7th Grade Vocab 4

Question 0

blase´

Answer 0

indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

Question 1

annul

Answer 1

to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void

Question 2

bolster

Answer 2

• to support, give boost to

- a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post

Question 3

deplore

Answer 3

to feel or express regret or disapproval

Question 4

frivolous

Answer 4

of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

Question 5

muster

Answer 5

• to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount o, comprise, include
• a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation

Question 6

nonentity

Answer 6

a person or thing of no importance

Question 7

obsess

Answer 7

to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

Question 8

ornate

Answer 8

elaborately decorated; showily splendid

Question 9

oust

Answer 9

to remove, drive out of position or place

Question 10

peruse

Answer 10

to read thoroughly and carefully

Question 11

porous

Answer 11

full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

Question 12

promontory

Answer 12

a high point of land extending into water

Question 13

prone

Answer 13

• lying face down

- inclined, likely

Question 14

qualm

Answer 14

• a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt

- a feeling of faintness or nausea

Question 15

recourse

Answer 15

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

Question 16

residue

Answer 16

a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

Question 17

solicitous

Answer 17

• showing concern or care

- fearful or anxious about someone or something

Question 18

staid

Answer 18

serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

Question 19

sustain

Answer 19

• to support, nourish, keep up
• to suffer, undergo
• to bear up under, withstand
• to affirm the validity of

Question 20

syn: prostrate, liable

Answer 20

prone

Question 21

syn: regret, second thought, scruple

Answer 21

qualm

Question 22

syn: redress, remedy

Answer 22

recourse

Question 23

syn: remnant, remains, leavings

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residue

Question 24

syn: concerned

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solicitous

Question 25

syn: sedate, sober, prim

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staid

Question 26

syn: foster, uphold

Answer 26

sustain

Question 27

ant: standing upright, unlikely

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prone

Question 28

ant: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

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solicitous

Question 29

ant: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional

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staid

Question 30

syn: mobilize, marshal, roster, inventory

Answer 30

muster

Question 31

syn: nobody

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nonentity

Question 32

syn: preoccupy

Answer 32

obsess

Question 33

syn: fancy, flashy, flamboyant

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ornate

Question 34

syn: expel, eject

Answer 34

oust

Question 35

syn: study, pore over, scrutinize

Answer 35

peruse

Question 36

syn: leaky, permeable

Answer 36

porous

Question 37

syn: cliff, outcrop, jetty

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promontory

Question 38

ant: disband, dismiss, disperse

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muster

Question 39

ant: celebrity

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nonentity

Question 40

ant: plain, stark, austere

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ornate

Question 41

ant: admit, welcome

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oust

Question 42

ant: airtight, impermeable

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porous

Question 43

The sleepy new recruits assembled on the parade ground for the early morning __.

Answer 43

muster

Question 44

We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treated as __ by the presumptuous and haughty headwaiter.

Answer 44

nonentities

Question 45

If you allow fear of failure to __ you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life.

Answer 45

obsess

Question 46

If you ask me, an __ gilded frame distracts the viewer's eye from a simple drawing.

Answer 46

ornate

Question 47

Military leaders __ the duly elected president and took over the government.

Answer 47

ousted

Question 48

It is wise to have a lawyer __ an agreement before you sign it.

Answer 48

peruse

Question 49

Some synthetic materials are as __ and strong as natural sponges.

Answer 49

porous

Question 50

We chose a high __ overlooking the sea as the perfect spot for our picnic lunch.

Answer 50

promontory

Question 51

syn: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify

Answer 51

annul

Question 52

ant: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

Answer 52

blase´

Question 53

syn: reinforce, buttress, validate

Answer 53

bolster

Question 54

syn: lament, bemoan, bewail

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deplore

Question 55

syn: silly, foolish, inane, petty

Answer 55

frivolous

Question 56

ant: validate, authorize, ratify

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annul

Question 57

ant: undermine, weaken, impair

Answer 57

bolster

Question 58

ant: serious, important, significant

Answer 58

frivolous

Question 59

The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to __ the out-of-date law.

Answer 59

annul

Question 60

Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit __ about the dangers they face.

Answer 60

blase´

Question 61

When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to __ your case.

Answer 61

bolster

Question 62

The sofa has four comfortable __.

Answer 62

bolsters

Question 63

Social critics __ what they believe is a widespread decline in good manners.

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deplore

Question 64

I'll ignore your __ suggestion.

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frivolous

Question 65

You will need to __ your courage to face the bully who has been tormenting you.

Answer 65

muster

Question 66

Unfortunately, I am __ to earaches and sinus infections.

Answer 66

prone

Question 67

Don't you have serious __ about voting for such a relatively unknown and inexperienced candidate?

Answer 67

qualms

Question 68

If my letter of complain fails to get results, I will still have __ to a higher authority.

Answer 68

recourse

Question 69

A __ of sticky taffy made the pan difficult to clean.

Answer 69

residue

Question 70

Neighbors made __ inquiries about the state of the elderly couple's health.

Answer 70

solicitous

Question 71

Many companies have a dress code which requires that all employees wear __ colors such as navy or gray.

Answer 71

staid

Question 72

You may __ a serious eye injury if you forget to wear your safety goggles when you work with chemicals or power tools.

Answer 72

sustain