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

The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to ____________ the out-of-date law.

SYNONYMS: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify

ANTONYMS:  validate, authorize, ratify

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(DON'T FORGET THE ACCENT MARK OVER THE "E")

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

Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit ________ about he dangers they face.

ANTONYMS:  enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

(v.) to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post

When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to ___________ your case.

The sofa has four comfortable __________.

SYNONYMS: (v.) strengthen, reinforce, buttress, validate

ANTONYMS: (v). undermine, weaken, impair

(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval

Social critics _______ what they believe is a widespread decline in good manners.

SYNONYMS:  lament, bemoan, bewail

ANTONYMS: approve, commend, extol

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

I'll ignore your _________ suggestion.

SYNONYMS: silly, foolish, inane, petty, trifling

ANTONYMS:  serious, important, significant

(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

You will need to ______ up your courage to face the bully who has been tormenting you.

The sleepy new recruits assembled on the parade ground for the early morning ________.

SYNONYMS: (v.) mobilize, marshal; (n.) roster, inventory

ANTONYMS: (v.) disband, dismiss, disperse

(n.) a person or thing of no importance

We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treaated as _________ by the presumptuous headwaiter.

SYNONYM:  nobody

ANTONYM:  celebrity, superstar

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

If you allow fear of failure to ________ you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life.

SYNONYM: preoccupy

(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid

If you ask me, an _______ gilded frame distracts the viewer's eye from a simple drawing.

SYNONYMS:fancy, elaborate, flashy, flamboyant

ANTONYMS:  simple, plain, stark, austere

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

Military leaders ______ the duly elected president and took over the government.

SYNONYMS:  expel, eject

ANTONYMS:  admit, welcome

(v.) to read thoroughly and carefully

It is wise to have a lawyer ______ an agreement before you sign it.

SYNONYMS:  study, pore over, scrutinize

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

Some synthetic materials are as ________ and strong as natural sponges.

SYNONYMS:  leaky, permeable

ANTONYMS:  airtight, waterproof, impermeable

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

We chose a high _______ overlooking the sea as the perfect spot for our picnic lunch.

SYNONYMS:  cliff, headland

(adj.) lying face down; inclined, likely

Unfortunately, I am ______ to earaches and sinus infections.

SYNONYMS:  prostrate, liable, apt

ANTONYMS:  standing upright, unlikely

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

Don't you have a serious ____ about voting for such a relatively unknown and inexperienced candidate?

SYNONYMS:  regret, second thought, scruple

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

If my letter of complaint fails to get results, I will still have ________ to a higher authority.

SYNONYMS:  redress, remedy, resort

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

A _____ of sticky taffy made the pan difficult to clean.

SYNONYMS:  remnant, remains, leavings

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

Neighbors made ______ inquiries about the state of the elderly couple's health.

SYNONYM:  concerned

ANTONYMS:  unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

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

Many companies have a dress code which requires that all employees wear ____ colors such as navy or gray.

SYNONYMS:  sedate, sober, prim

ANTONYMS:  gaudy, jaunty, unconventional

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

You may _______ a serious eye injury if you forget to wear your safety goggles when you work with chemicals, or power tools.

SYNONYMS:  foster, maintain