Chapter 4 Flashcards
Indifferent bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures
Blasé
To reduce to nothing declare legally invalid or void
Annul
To support give a boost a long pillow or cushion
Bolster
To feel or express regret or disapproval
Deplore
Of little importance not worthy of serious attention
Frivolous
To bring together for service in battle a list of military personnel a gathering
Muster
A person or thing of no importance
Nonentity
To trouble haunt or fill the mind
Obsess
Elaborately decorated showily splendid
Ornate
To remove drive out if position or place
Oust
To read thoroughly and carefully
Peruse
Full of tiny holes
Porous
A high point of land extending into water
Promontory
Lying face down
Prone
A pang of conscience uneasiness misgiving or doubt nausea
Qualm
A person or thing turned to for help or advice seeking help or protection
Recourse
A remainder that which remains when a part has been use or removed
Residue
Showing concern or care fearful
Solicitous
Serious and dignified quiet
Staid
To support nourish keep up with to suffer
Sustain