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1
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Annul

A

To reduce to nothing

2
Q

Blasè

A

Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures

3
Q

Bolster

A

To give a boost to

4
Q

Deplore

A

To feel regret or disapproval

5
Q

Frivolous

A

Of little importance

6
Q

Muster

A

To bring together for battle

7
Q

Nonentity

A

A person of no importance

8
Q

Obsess

A

To haunt

9
Q

Ornate

A

Elaborately decorated

10
Q

Oust

A

To remove

11
Q

Peruse

A

To read thoroughly

12
Q

Porous

A

Full of tiny holes

13
Q

Promontory

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A high point of land extending to water

14
Q

Prone

A

Lying face down

15
Q

Qualm

A

A pang of conscienceless

16
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Recourse

A

A person being turned to for help

17
Q

Residue

A

A remainder

18
Q

Solicitous

A

Showing concern or care

19
Q

Staid

A

Serious and dignified

20
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Sustain

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To nourish or keep up