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annul |
(v.) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void S: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify A: validate, authorize, ratify The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to annul the out-of-date law. |
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blasé |
(adj.) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic A: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit blasé about the dangers they face. |
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bolster |
(v.) to support, give a boost to (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post S: (v.) reinforce, buttress, validate A: (v.) undermine, weaken, impair When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to bolster your case. (v.) The sofa has four comfortable bolsters. (n.) |
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deplore |
(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval S: lament, bemoan, bewail A: approve, commend, extol Social critics deplore what they believe is widespread decline in good matters. |
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frivolous |
(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously S: silly, foolish, inane, petty A: serious, important, significant I'll ignore your frivolous suggestion. |
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muster |
(v.) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, compromise, include (n.) a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation S: (v.) mobilize, marshal (n.) roster, inventory A: (v.) disband, dismiss, disperse You will need to muster you courage to face a bully who has been tormenting you. (v.) The sleepy new recruits assembled on the parade ground for the early morning muster. |
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nonentity |
(n.) a person or thing of no importance S: nobody A: celebrity We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treated as nonentity by the presumptuous and haughty headwaiter. |
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obsess |
(v.) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
S: preoccupy If you allow the fear of failure to obsess you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life. |
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ornate |
(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid S: fancy, flashy, flamboyant A: plain, stark, austere If you ask me, and ornate gilded frame distracts the viewer's eye from a simple drawing. |
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oust |
(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place S: expel, eject A: admit, welcome Military leaders oust the duly elected president and took over the government. |
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peruse |
(v.) to read thoroughly and carefully S: study, pore over, scrutinize It is wise to have a lawyer peruse an agreement before you sign it. |
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porous |
(adj.) full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water S: leaky, permeable A: airtight, impermeable Some synthetic materials are a porous and strong as natural sponges. |
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promontory |
(n.) a high point of land extending into water S: cliff, outcrop, jetty We chose a high promontory overlooking the sea as a perfect spot for our picnic lunch. |
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prone |
(adj.) lying face down: inclined, likely S: prostate, liable A: standing upright, unlikely Unfortunately, I am prone to earaches and sinus infections. |
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qualm |
(n.) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea S: regret, second thought, scruple Don't you have serious qualms about voting for such a relatively unknown and inexperienced candidates. |
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recourse |
(n.) a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection S: redress, remedy If my letter of complaint fails to get results, I will still have recourse to a higher authority. |
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residue |
(n.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed S: remnant, remains, leavings A residue of sticky taffy made the pan difficult to clean. |
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solicitous |
(adj.) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something S: concerned A: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic
Neighbors made solicitous inquiries about the state of the elderly couple's health. |
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staid |
(adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct S: sedate, sober, prim A: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional Many companies have a dress code which requires that all employees wear staid colors such as navy or gray. |
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sustain |
(v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of S: foster, uphold You may sustain a serious eye injury if you forget to wear your safety goggle when you work with chemicals or power tools. |
