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annul |
to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void *SYN* cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify *ANT* validate, authorize, ratify |
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blasé |
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic *SYN* enthusiastic, passionate, fervent |
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bolster |
(v.) to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post *SYN* strengthhen, reinforce, buttress, validate *ANT* undermine, weaken, impair |
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deplore |
to feel or express regret or disapproval *SYN* lament, bemoan, bewail *ANT* approve, commend, extol |
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frivolous |
of lttle importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously *SYN* silly, foolish,inane, petty, trifiling *ANT* serious,important, significant |
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muster |
(v.) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; (n.) al ist of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation *SYN* (v.) mobilize, marshal (n.) roster, inventory *ANT* (v.) disband, dismiss, disperse |
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nonentity |
(n.) person or thing of no importance *SYN* nobody *ANT* celebrity, superstar |
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obsess |
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind *SYN* preoccupy |
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ornate |
elaborately decorated; showily splendid *SYN* fancy, elaborate, flashy flamboyant *ANT* simple, plain, stark, austere |
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oust |
to remove, drive out of a position or place *SYN* expel, eject *ANT* admit, welcome |
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peruse |
to read thoroughly and carefully *SYN* study, pore over, scrutinize |
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porous |
full of tine holes; able to be penetrated by air or water *SYN* leaky, permeable *ANT* airtight, waterproof, impermeable |
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promontory |
high point of land extending into water *SYN* cliff, headland |
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prone |
lying face down; inclinded, likely *SYN* prostrate, liable, apt *ANT* standing upright, unlikely |
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qualm |
pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea *SYN* regret, second thought, scruple |
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recourse |
person or thing turned to for help or advice; act of seeking help or protection *SYN* redress, remedy, resort |
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residue |
remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed *SYN* remnant, remains, leavings |
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solicitous |
showing concern or care; fearful or anxious in character or conduct *SYN* concerned *ANT* unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic |
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staid |
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct *SYN* sedate, sober, prim *ANT* gaudy, jaunty, unconventional |
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sustain |
support, noursih, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of *SYN* foster, maintain |
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