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Annul
e nel' |
V. to reduce to nothing, to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare invalid or void
Synonyms: cancel, abolish, nullify, invalidate Antonyms: validate, athorize, radify |
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Blase'
bla za' |
adj. indifferent, bored as to a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
Antonyms: enthusiastic, fervent |
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bolster
bol'ster |
V. to support, give a boost to
N. a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post Synonyms: V. strenghten, reinforce, buttress, validate Antonyms: V. undermine, weaken, impair |
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deplore
di plor' |
V. to feel or express regret or disapproval
Synonyms: lament, bemoan, bewail Antonyms: approve, commend, extol |
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frivolous
friv' e les |
adj. of little importance not worthy of serious attention, not meant seriously
Synonyms: silly, foolish, inane, petty, trifling Antonyms: serious, important, significate |
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muster
mes' ter |
v. to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include
N. a list of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation Synonyms: V mobilize, marshal; N. roster, invertory Antonyms: disband, dismiss, disperse |
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nonentity
nan en' te te |
N. a person of no importance
Synonym: nobody Antonym: celebrity, superstar |
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obsess
ab ses' |
V. to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
Synonmys: preoccupy |
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ornate
or nat' |
adj. elaborately decorated; showily splendid
Synonyms: fancy, elaborate, flashy, flamboyant Antonyms: simple, plain, stark, austere |
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oust
aust |
V. to remove drive out of a position or place
Synonyms: expel, eject Antonyms: admit welcome |
