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Vocab book unit 4
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7th Grade
12/05/2017

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Annul
Definition
to reduce to nothing
syn: cancel,abolish,invalidate,nullify
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blase
Definition
indifferent,bored as a result of having enjoyed many plesures
syn:none
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bolster
Definition
to support, give boost to:
syn:strengthen,reinforce,buttress,validate
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deplore
Definition
to feel or express regret or dissapproval
syn: lament,bemoan
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frivolous
Definition
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention
syn: silly, foolish,petty,trifling
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muster
Definition
to bring together for service or battle
syn: mobilize ,marshal
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nonentity
Definition
a persom or thing of no importance
syn: nobody
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obsess
Definition
to trouble or haunt
syn: preoccupy
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ornate
Definition
elaborately decorated
syn: fancy,elaborate,flashy
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oust
Definition
to remove
syn: expel,eject
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peruse
Definition
to read thoroughly and carefully
syn: study
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porous
Definition
full of tiny holes
syn: leaky
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promontory
Definition
a high point of landing into water
syn: cliff
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prone
Definition
lying face down
syn liable
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qualm
Definition
a pang of conscience
syn: regret
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recourse
Definition
a person or thing to turn to for help or advice
syn: redress
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residue
Definition
a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
syn: remnant
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staid
Definition
a serious and dignified
syn: sedate
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sustain
Definition
to support or norish
syn foster
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solicitous
Definition
showing concern or care
syn: concerned
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