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20 Cards in this Set
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To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void Synonyms: Cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify |
Annul
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Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic Synonyms: None Listed |
Blase
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To support, give a boost to; a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post Synonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, buttress, validate |
Bolster
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To feel or express regret or disapproval Synonyms: Lament, bemoan, bewail |
Deplore
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Of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously Synonyms: Silly, foolish, inane, petty, trifling |
Frivolous
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To bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to comprise, include; a list of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation. Synonyms: Mobilize, marshal; roster, inventory |
Muster
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A person or thing of no importance Synonyms: Nobody |
Nonentity
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To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind Synonyms: Preoccupy |
Obsess
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Elaborately decorated; showily splendid Synonyms: Fancy, elaborate, flashy, flamboyant |
Ornate
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To remove, drive out of a position or place Synonyms: Expel, eject |
Oust
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To read thoroughly and carefully Synonyms: Study, pore over, scrutinize |
Peruse
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Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water Synonyms: Leaky, permeable |
Porous
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A high point of land extending into water Synonyms: Cliff, headland |
Promontory
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Lying face down; inclined, likely Synonyms: Prostrate, liable, apt |
Prone
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A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea Synonyms: Regret, second thought, scruple |
Qualm
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A person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection Synonyms: Redress, remedy, resort |
Recourse
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A remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed Synonyms: Remnant, remains, leavings |
Residue
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Showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something Synonyms: Concerned |
Solicitous
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Serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct Synonyms: Sedate, sober, prim |
Staid
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To support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of Synonyms: Foster, maintain |
Sustain
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