Level C unit 4

Terms	Definitions
annul	(v) to reduce to nothing, make ineffective
blasé	(adj) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures
bolster	(v) to support, give a boost (n) a long pillow, supporting post
deplore	(v) to feel or express regret or disapproval
frivolous	(adj) of little importance, not worthy of attention, not meant seriously
muster	(v) to bring together for service or battle, gather, include (n) a list of men for military services, gathering
nonentity	(n) a person or thing of no importance
obsess	(v) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
ornate	(adj) elaborately decorated; showily splendid
peruse	(v) to read thoroughly and carefully
porous	(adj) full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
promontory	(n) a high point of land extending into water
prone	(adj) lying face down; inclined, likely
qualm	(n) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
oust	(v) to remove, drive out of a position or place
recourse	(n) a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection
residue	(n) that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
solicitous	(adj) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
staid	(adj) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
sustain	(v) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of

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