E7 Vocab 4

Question 1

annul

Answer 1

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

Question 2

blase´

Answer 2

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

Question 3

bolster

Answer 3

• to support, give boost to- a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post

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 meant seriously

Question 6

muster

Answer 6

• 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 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 position or place

Question 11

peruse

Answer 11

to read thoroughly and carefully

Question 12

porous

Answer 12

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

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 or doubt- a feeling of faintness or nausea

Question 16

recourse

Answer 16

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

Question 17

residue

Answer 17

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

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 or subdued in character or conduct

Question 20

sustain

Answer 20

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

Question 21

syn: prostrate, liable

Answer 21

prone

Question 22

syn: regret, second thought, scruple

Answer 22

qualm

Question 23

syn: redress, remedy

Answer 23

recourse

Question 24

syn: remnant, remains, leavings

Answer 24

residue

Question 25

syn: concerned

Answer 25

solicitous

Question 26

syn: sedate, sober, prim

Answer 26

staid

Question 27

syn: foster, uphold

Answer 27

sustain

Question 28

ant: standing upright, unlikely

Answer 28

prone

Question 29

ant: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

Answer 29

solicitous

Question 30

ant: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional

Answer 30

staid

Question 31

syn: mobilize, marshal, roster, inventory

Answer 31

muster

Question 32

syn: nobody

Answer 32

nonentity

Question 33

syn: preoccupy

Answer 33

obsess

Question 34

syn: fancy, flashy, flamboyant

Answer 34

ornate

Question 35

syn: expel, eject

Answer 35

oust

Question 36

syn: study, pore over, scrutinize

Answer 36

peruse

Question 37

syn: leaky, permeable

Answer 37

porous

Question 38

syn: cliff, outcrop, jetty

Answer 38

promontory

Question 39

ant: disband, dismiss, disperse

Answer 39

muster

Question 40

ant: celebrity

Answer 40

nonentity

Question 41

ant: plain, stark, austere

Answer 41

ornate

Question 42

ant: admit, welcome

Answer 42

oust

Question 43

ant: airtight, impermeable

Answer 43

porous

Question 44

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

Answer 44

muster

Question 45

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

Answer 45

nonentities

Question 46

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

Answer 46

obsess

Question 47

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

Answer 47

ornate

Question 48

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

Answer 48

ousted

Question 49

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

Answer 49

peruse

Question 50

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

Answer 50

porous

Question 51

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

Answer 51

promontory

Question 52

syn: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify

Answer 52

annul

Question 53

ant: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

Answer 53

blase´

Question 54

syn: reinforce, buttress, validate

Answer 54

bolster

Question 55

syn: lament, bemoan, bewail

Answer 55

deplore

Question 56

syn: silly, foolish, inane, petty

Answer 56

frivolous

Question 57

ant: validate, authorize, ratify

Answer 57

annul

Question 58

ant: undermine, weaken, impair

Answer 58

bolster

Question 59

ant: serious, important, significant

Answer 59

frivolous

Question 60

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

Answer 60

annul

Question 61

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

Answer 61

blase´

Question 62

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

Answer 62

bolster

Question 63

The sofa has four comfortable __.

Answer 63

bolsters

Question 64

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

Answer 64

deplore

Question 65

I'll ignore your __ suggestion.

Answer 65

frivolous

Question 66

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

Answer 66

muster

Question 67

Unfortunately, I am __ to earaches and sinus infections.

Answer 67

prone

Question 68

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

Answer 68

qualms

Question 69

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

Answer 69

recourse

Question 70

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

Answer 70

residue

Question 71

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

Answer 71

solicitous

Question 72

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

Answer 72

staid

Question 73

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

Answer 73

sustain