Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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Annul

A

To reduce to nothing

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2
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Blasè

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Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures

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3
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Bolster

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To give a boost to

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4
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Deplore

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To feel regret or disapproval

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5
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Frivolous

A

Of little importance

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6
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Muster

A

To bring together for battle

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7
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Nonentity

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A person of no importance

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8
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Obsess

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To haunt

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9
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Ornate

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Elaborately decorated

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10
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Oust

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To remove

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11
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Peruse

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To read thoroughly

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12
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Porous

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Full of tiny holes

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13
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Promontory

A

A high point of land extending to water

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14
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Prone

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Lying face down

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15
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Qualm

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A pang of conscienceless

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16
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Recourse

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A person being turned to for help

17
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Residue

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A remainder

18
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Solicitous

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Showing concern or care

19
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Staid

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Serious and dignified

20
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Sustain

A

To nourish or keep up