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Annul |
(V) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void ex: The couple got married the same day they met, the next day they had it annuled. synonyms: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify antomyms: validate, authorize, ratify |
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blasé (bla-zay) |
(adj) indifferent; bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic ex: Laila is very blasé about going to Disney World because she was there so many times. antonyms: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent |
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bolster (bol-ster) |
(v) to support, give a boost to (n) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post ex: When I had a bad cold, I bolstered my head up with lots of pillows. synonyms: reinforce, buttress, validate antonyms: undermine, weaken, impair |
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cower (cow-er) |
(v) to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame ex: Lisa cowered when she got caught eating all the chocolate. synonyms: wince, flinch antonym: stand up to |
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assert (a-sert) |
(v) to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully ex: If someone bullies you, it's important to assert yourself so they leave you alone. synonyms: affirm, avow |