Unit 4

Question 1

Annul

Answer 1

To reduce into nothing

Question 2

Blasé

Answer 2

Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed to many pleasures

Question 3

Bolster

Answer 3

To support, give as boost to

Question 4

Deplore

Answer 4

To feel or express regret or disapproval

Question 5

Frivolous

Answer 5

Of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not mean seriously

Question 6

Muster

Answer 6

To bring together for service or battle; to gather or su,,on; to amount to

Question 7

Nonentity

Answer 7

A person or thing of no importance

Question 8

Obsess

Answer 8

To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

Question 9

Ornate

Answer 9

Elaborately decorated; showily splendid

Question 10

Oust

Answer 10

To remove, drive out of a position or place

Question 11

Peruse

Answer 11

To read throughly and carefully

Question 12

Porous

Answer 12

Full of tiny holes, easily penetrated by water or air

Question 13

Promontory

Answer 13

A high point of land extending into water

Question 14

Prone

Answer 14

Lying face down; inclined, likely

Question 15

Qualm

Answer 15

A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving

Question 16

Recourse

Answer 16

A person or thing turned to for help or advice; act of seeking help or protection

Question 17

Residue

Answer 17

Remainder that which remains

Question 18

Solicitous

Answer 18

Showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

Question 19

Staid

Answer 19

Serious and dignified quiet subdued in character

Question 20

Sustain

Answer 20

To support, or nourish