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E7 Vocab 4 Flashcards

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annul

A

to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void

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blase´

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indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

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bolster

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  • to support, give boost to- a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
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deplore

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to feel or express regret or disapproval

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frivolous

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of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

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muster

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  • to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount o, comprise, include- a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation
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nonentity

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a person or thing of no importance

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obsess

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to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

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ornate

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elaborately decorated; showily splendid

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oust

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to remove, drive out of position or place

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peruse

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to read thoroughly and carefully

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porous

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full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

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promontory

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a high point of land extending into water

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prone

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  • lying face down- inclined, likely
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qualm

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  • a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt- a feeling of faintness or nausea
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recourse

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a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection

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residue

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a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

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solicitous

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  • showing concern or care- fearful or anxious about someone or something
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staid

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serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

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sustain

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  • to support, nourish, keep up- to suffer, undergo- to bear up under, withstand- to affirm the validity of
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syn: prostrate, liable

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prone

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syn: regret, second thought, scruple

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qualm

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syn: redress, remedy

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recourse

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syn: remnant, remains, leavings

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residue

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syn: concerned

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solicitous

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syn: sedate, sober, prim

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staid

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syn: foster, uphold

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sustain

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ant: standing upright, unlikely

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prone

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ant: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

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solicitous

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ant: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional

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staid

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syn: mobilize, marshal, roster, inventory

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muster

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syn: nobody

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nonentity

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syn: preoccupy

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obsess

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syn: fancy, flashy, flamboyant

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ornate

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syn: expel, eject

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oust

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syn: study, pore over, scrutinize

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peruse

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syn: leaky, permeable

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porous

38
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syn: cliff, outcrop, jetty

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promontory

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ant: disband, dismiss, disperse

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muster

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ant: celebrity

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nonentity

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ant: plain, stark, austere

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ornate

42
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ant: admit, welcome

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oust

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ant: airtight, impermeable

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porous

44
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The sleepy new recruits assembled on the parade ground for the early morning __.

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muster

45
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We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treated as __ by the presumptuous and haughty headwaiter.

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nonentities

46
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If you allow fear of failure to __ you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life.

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obsess

47
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If you ask me, an __ gilded frame distracts the viewer’s eye from a simple drawing.

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ornate

48
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Military leaders __ the duly elected president and took over the government.

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ousted

49
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It is wise to have a lawyer __ an agreement before you sign it.

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peruse

50
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Some synthetic materials are as __ and strong as natural sponges.

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porous

51
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We chose a high __ overlooking the sea as the perfect spot for our picnic lunch.

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promontory

52
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syn: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify

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annul

53
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ant: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

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blase´

54
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syn: reinforce, buttress, validate

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bolster

55
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syn: lament, bemoan, bewail

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deplore

56
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syn: silly, foolish, inane, petty

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frivolous

57
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ant: validate, authorize, ratify

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annul

58
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ant: undermine, weaken, impair

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bolster

59
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ant: serious, important, significant

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frivolous

60
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The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to __ the out-of-date law.

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annul

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Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit __ about the dangers they face.

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blase´

62
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When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to __ your case.

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bolster

63
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The sofa has four comfortable __.

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bolsters

64
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Social critics __ what they believe is a widespread decline in good manners.

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deplore

65
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I’ll ignore your __ suggestion.

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frivolous

66
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You will need to __ your courage to face the bully who has been tormenting you.

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muster

67
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Unfortunately, I am __ to earaches and sinus infections.

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prone

68
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Don’t you have serious __ about voting for such a relatively unknown and inexperienced candidate?

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qualms

69
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If my letter of complain fails to get results, I will still have __ to a higher authority.

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recourse

70
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A __ of sticky taffy made the pan difficult to clean.

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residue

71
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Neighbors made __ inquiries about the state of the elderly couple’s health.

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solicitous

72
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Many companies have a dress code which requires that all employees wear __ colors such as navy or gray.

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staid

73
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You may __ a serious eye injury if you forget to wear your safety goggles when you work with chemicals or power tools.

A

sustain

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