Unit 4 Set A-B Flashcards

1
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Bolster

A

To support; give a boost to

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2
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Deplore

A

To feel or express regret or disapproval

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3
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Frivolous

A

Of little importance; not worthy of serious attention

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4
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Obsess

A

To trouble haunt or fill the mind

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5
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Oust

A

To remove, drive out of a position or place

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6
Q

Porous

A

Full of tiny holes; absorbent

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7
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Prone

A

Lying face down; inclined likely

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8
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Qualm

A

A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving

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9
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Residue

A

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

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10
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Staid

A

Serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

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11
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Annul

A

To reduce to nothing

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12
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Blasé

A

Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures

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13
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Muster

A

To bring together for service or battle

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14
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Nonentity

A

A person or thing of no importance

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15
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Ornate

A

Elaborately decorated; showily splendid

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16
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Peruse

A

Read thoroughly and carefully

17
Q

Promontory

A

A high point of land extending into wanter

18
Q

Recourse

A

A person or thing looking for advise

19
Q

Solicitous

A

Showing concern or care; fearful or anxious

20
Q

Sustain

A

To support, nourish, keep up