Set A And B unit 4 Flashcards

1
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bolster

A

to support, give a boost

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2
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deplore

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to feel or express regret or disapproval

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3
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frivolous

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of little importance

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4
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obsess

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to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

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5
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oust

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to remove, drive out of position

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6
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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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7
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prone

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lying face down; inclined, likely

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8
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qualm

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a pang of conscience, uneasiness, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea

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9
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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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10
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staid

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serious or dignified; quiet or subdued

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11
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annul

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to reduce to nothing

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12
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blase’

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

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13
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muster

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to bring together for service or battle

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14
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nonentity

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a person or thing of no importance

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15
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ornate

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elaborately decorated

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16
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peruse

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to read thoroughly of carefully

17
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promontory

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a high point of land extending into water

18
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recourse

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a person or thing turned to for advice

19
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solicitous

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showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

20
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sustain

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to support, nourish, keep up