Definition
To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective; to declare legally invalid or void
Annul
Residue
Disband, Dismiss, Disperse
Muster
In winter, when it rained he climbed into bed, and felt as snug as a bug in a rug. Is an example of a(n)________.
Simile
Heart of gold is an example of a(n) _________.
Metaphor
To remove, drive out of position or place
Oust
Cream of the crop, the best of the best
elite
Distance, Remoteness
Proximity
•The students __________ the idea of winter homework.
Deplore
As an active community member, I ______ ten percent of my annual salary to the school.
Allot
Frivolous
Apportion, Allocate, Distribute
Allot
Undermine, Weaken, Impair
Bolster
Proper pop up purple paper people is an example of ____________.
Alliteration
The ocean danced in the moonlight is an example of __________.
Personification
without restraint or control; unselective
indiscriminate
Believable, Probable
Plausible
Immoral, Dishonest
Ethical
Because the disease is ___________, it will affect anyone regardless of age or race.
Indiscriminate
The blue light revealed a _______ of saliva on the victim’s body.
Residue
Appearing true, reasonable, or fair
Plausible
Bemoan, lament, bewail
Avoidance
Recourse
In his speech the political candidate will ________ he is the best man for the presidency
Assert
Since the millionaire engaged in an excess of _______ spending, he was bankrupt when he died.
Frivolous