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ALEX unit 4 vocab.
L-A Unit 4 vocab.
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10/26/2005

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Annul

wish to Annul the out-of-date law.

Definition
to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative
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Blase

Always assumed a very blase attitude at parties.

Definition
Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasure
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boister

offer facts to boister his argument

Definition
to suport, give a boost to; a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
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deplore

Deplore his lack orf good manners

Definition
to feel or express regret or disapproval
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Frivolus

not impressed by his Frivolous suggestion

Definition
off little inportace, not worthy of seriour attention; not meant seriously
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muster

muster up courage to fave the bully

Definition
to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; a list of men for military service
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nonentity

refuse to be treated as a nonentity

Definition
a person or thing of no importance
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obsess

is obsess with a fear of fallure

Definition
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
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ornate

to ornate a frame for so simple

Definition
elaborately decorated; showlly splendid
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oust

oust from offive by the millitary

Definition
to remove, frive out of a postition or place
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peruse

haev a lawter peruse the agreement

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to rea throoughly and carefully
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porous

as porous as a sponge

Definition
full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
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promontory

high on a promontory overlooking the see

Definition
a high point of land extending into water
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prone

unfortunately prne giggling

Definition
lying face down; inclined
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qualm

have qualm about criticizing him

Definition
a pang of conscience uneasily misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
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recourse

have recourse to a hight authority

Definition
a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protechtion
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residue

left a sticky residue in the pan

Definition
a remainder, that which remains when a part has veed used up or removed
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sollcitous

a sollcitous inquiry about her health

Definition
showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
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stald

dressed in stald greys and browns

Definition
serious and dignified; quiet or subduesd in character or conduct
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sustion

sustan a swerious injury

Definition
to support, nourish, keep up, to suffer, undergo
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