Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Indifferent bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures

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Blasé

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To reduce to nothing declare legally invalid or void

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Annul

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To support give a boost a long pillow or cushion

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Bolster

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3
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To feel or express regret or disapproval

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Deplore

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4
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Of little importance not worthy of serious attention

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Frivolous

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5
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To bring together for service in battle a list of military personnel a gathering

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Muster

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6
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A person or thing of no importance

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Nonentity

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7
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To trouble haunt or fill the mind

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Obsess

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Elaborately decorated showily splendid

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Ornate

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9
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To remove drive out if position or place

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Oust

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10
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To read thoroughly and carefully

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Peruse

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11
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Full of tiny holes

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Porous

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12
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A high point of land extending into water

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Promontory

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13
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Lying face down

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Prone

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14
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A pang of conscience uneasiness misgiving or doubt nausea

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Qualm

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15
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A person or thing turned to for help or advice seeking help or protection

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Recourse

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A remainder that which remains when a part has been use or removed

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Residue

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Showing concern or care fearful

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Solicitous

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Serious and dignified quiet

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Staid

19
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To support nourish keep up with to suffer

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Sustain