Unit 4 Flashcards

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Bolster

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To support, give a boost

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Blasé

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Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures

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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 serious attention

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Muster

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To bring together service or battle

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Qualm

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A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, doubt

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Nonentity

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A person or thing or no importance

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Annul

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To reduce to nothing

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Ornate

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Elaborate decorated; showily splendid

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Oust

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To remove,deprive out of a position or place

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Peruse

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To read thoroughly and careful

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Porous

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Full of tine holes

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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

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Obsess

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O trouble, haunt or fill the mind

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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

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Staid

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Serious and dignified

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Recourse

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A person or thing turned to for help or advice

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Sustain

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To support, nourish, keep up