Sadlier Unit 4 Flashcards
annul (v.)
to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative
blase (adj.)
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures
bolster (v.)
to support; to give a boost to
bolster (n.)
a long pillow or cushion
deplore (v.)
to feel or express regret or disapproval
frivolous (adj.)
of little importance; not worthy of serious attention
muster (v.)
to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon
muster (n.)
a gathering, accumulation; a list of military personnel
nonentity (n.)
a person or thing of no importance
obsess (v.)
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
ornate (adj.)
elaborately decorated
oust (v.)
to remove, drive out of place or position
peruse (v.)
to read thoroughly and carefully
porous (adj.)
full of tiny holes; can be penetrated by air or water
promontory (n.)
a high point of land extending into water
prone (adj.)
lying face down; inclined, likely
qualm (n.)
a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
recourse (n.)
a person or thing turned to for help or advice
residue (n.)
a remainder; that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
solicitous (adj.)
showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
staid (adj.)
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
sustain (v.)
to keep up, nourish to support; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of
