Vocab 1
to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void
annul
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
blase
to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
bolster
to feel or express regret or disapproval
deplore
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
frivolous
to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; (n.) a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation
muster
a person or thing of no importance
Nonentity
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
obsess
elaborately decorated; showily splendid
ornate
to remove, drive out of a position or place
oust
to read thoroughly and carefully
peruse
full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
porous
a high point of land extending into water
promontory
lying face down; inclined, likely
prone
a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
qualm
a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection
recourse
a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
residue
showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
solicitous
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
staid
to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of
sustain
Antonym For:
to admit; welcome
Oust
Antonym for:
gaudy, jaunty; unconventional
staid
Synonym for:
concerned, anxious
solicitious
Synonym for:
to regret, second thought, scruple
qualm
antonym for:
a cliff, headland
promontory