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annul

(v.) to reduce to nothing;to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void.

blase

(adj.) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

bolster

(v.) to support, to give a boost to;


(n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post

deplore

(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval

frivolous

(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

muster

(v.) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount, comprise, include;


(n.) a list of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation

nonentity

(n.) a person or thing of no importance

obsess

(v.) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

ornate

(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid

oust

(v.) to remove, drive out of position or place

peruse

(v.) to read thoroughly and carefully

porous

(adj.) full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

promontory

(n.) a high point of land extending into water

prone

(adj.) lying face down; inclined, likely

qualm

(n.) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea

recourse

(n.) a person or thing turned to help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection

residue

(n.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

solicitous

(adj.) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

staid

(adj.) serious or dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

sustain

(v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of