Definitions
To gather or summon up
Muster
Synonyms: Cancel, nullify, void
Annul
Bolster
Verb
After the candle burned down, there was a small amount of wax left behind, which was the __________ on the table.
Residue
A high point of land extending into a body of water
Promontory
Synonyms: Decorative, fancy, elaborate
Ornate
Frivolous
Adjective
Many people __________ the use of plastic because it harms the environment.
Deplore
Serious, quiet, and rather dull
Staid
Antonyms: Resistant, immune, unlikely
Prone
Recourse
Noun
She tends to __________ over every little detail when preparing for a big test, which sometimes makes her more anxious than necessary.
Obsess
Unimpressed or bored with something
Blase
Antonyms: Unconcerned, indifferent, negligent
Solicitous
Sustain
Verb
Before making a decision, he took time to __________ the instructions carefully to make sure he understood everything.
Peruse
To drive out or expel
Oust
Antonyms: Celebrity, VIP, somebody
Nonentity
Qualm
The sponge is __________, allowing it to absorb water quickly and effectively.
Porous