Flashcards in 7th Grade Vocab 4 Deck (73):
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annul
to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void
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blase´
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
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bolster
- to support, give boost to
- a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
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deplore
to feel or express regret or disapproval
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frivolous
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
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muster
- to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount o, comprise, include
- a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation
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nonentity
a person or thing of no importance
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obsess
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
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ornate
elaborately decorated; showily splendid
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oust
to remove, drive out of position or place
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peruse
to read thoroughly and carefully
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porous
full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
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promontory
a high point of land extending into water
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prone
- lying face down
- inclined, likely
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qualm
- a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt
- a feeling of faintness or nausea
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recourse
a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection
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residue
a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
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solicitous
- showing concern or care
- fearful or anxious about someone or something
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staid
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
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sustain
- to support, nourish, keep up
- to suffer, undergo
- to bear up under, withstand
- to affirm the validity of
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syn: prostrate, liable
prone
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syn: regret, second thought, scruple
qualm
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syn: redress, remedy
recourse
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syn: remnant, remains, leavings
residue
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syn: concerned
solicitous
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syn: sedate, sober, prim
staid
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syn: foster, uphold
sustain
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ant: standing upright, unlikely
prone
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ant: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic
solicitous
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ant: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional
staid
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syn: mobilize, marshal, roster, inventory
muster
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syn: nobody
nonentity
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syn: preoccupy
obsess
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syn: fancy, flashy, flamboyant
ornate
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syn: expel, eject
oust
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syn: study, pore over, scrutinize
peruse
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syn: leaky, permeable
porous
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syn: cliff, outcrop, jetty
promontory
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ant: disband, dismiss, disperse
muster
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ant: celebrity
nonentity
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ant: plain, stark, austere
ornate
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ant: admit, welcome
oust
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ant: airtight, impermeable
porous
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The sleepy new recruits assembled on the parade ground for the early morning __.
muster
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We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treated as __ by the presumptuous and haughty headwaiter.
nonentities
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If you allow fear of failure to __ you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life.
obsess
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If you ask me, an __ gilded frame distracts the viewer's eye from a simple drawing.
ornate
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Military leaders __ the duly elected president and took over the government.
ousted
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It is wise to have a lawyer __ an agreement before you sign it.
peruse
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Some synthetic materials are as __ and strong as natural sponges.
porous
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We chose a high __ overlooking the sea as the perfect spot for our picnic lunch.
promontory
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syn: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify
annul
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ant: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent
blase´
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syn: reinforce, buttress, validate
bolster
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syn: lament, bemoan, bewail
deplore
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syn: silly, foolish, inane, petty
frivolous
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ant: validate, authorize, ratify
annul
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ant: undermine, weaken, impair
bolster
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ant: serious, important, significant
frivolous
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The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to __ the out-of-date law.
annul
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Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit __ about the dangers they face.
blase´
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When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to __ your case.
bolster
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The sofa has four comfortable __.
bolsters
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Social critics __ what they believe is a widespread decline in good manners.
deplore
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I'll ignore your __ suggestion.
frivolous
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You will need to __ your courage to face the bully who has been tormenting you.
muster
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Unfortunately, I am __ to earaches and sinus infections.
prone
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Don't you have serious __ about voting for such a relatively unknown and inexperienced candidate?
qualms
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If my letter of complain fails to get results, I will still have __ to a higher authority.
recourse
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A __ of sticky taffy made the pan difficult to clean.
residue
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Neighbors made __ inquiries about the state of the elderly couple's health.
solicitous
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Many companies have a dress code which requires that all employees wear __ colors such as navy or gray.
staid
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