Vocabulary List #2.1 Definitions and Examples
Explore a list of vocabulary words with definitions and examples such as "annul," "blas," "bolster," "deplore," "frivolous," and more. Enhance your language skills by understanding the meanings and usage of these words in various contexts.
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VOCABULARY LIST #2 1. ANNUL (V.) TO REDUCE TO NOTHING: TO MAKE INEFFECTIVE OR INOPERATIVE WISH TO _____________________THE OUT-OF-DATE LAW 2. BLAS (ADJ.) INDIFFERENT, BORED AS A RESULT OF HAVING ENJOYED MANY PLEASURES ALWAYS ASSUMED A VERY __________________ATTITUDE AT PARTIES 3.BOLSTER (V.) TO SUPPORT, GIVE TO A BOOST TO; (N) A LONG PILLOW OR CUSHION; A SUPPORTING POST OFFER FACTS TO _________________HIS ARGUMENT
4. deplore 5. frivolous not impressed by his _______suggestion 6. muster (v) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; (n) a list of men for military service ________ up courage to face the bully (v.) to feel of express regret or disapproval ___________ his lack of good manners (adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
7. nonentity- 8. obsess- 9. ornate- (n) a person or thing of no importance refuse to be treated as a _________ (v.) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind is ___________with a fear of failure (adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid too_______a frame for so simple a picture
10. oust (v.) to remove, drive out of position or place _____from office of the military 11. peruse- (v.) to read thoroughly and carefully have a lawyer _____ the agreement 12. porous- (adj. ) full of tine holes; able to be penetrated by air or water as _______ as a sponge
13. promontory- (n.) a high point of land extending into water high on a ______overlooking the sea 14. prone- (adj.) lying face down; inclined likely unfortunately _____ to giggling 15. quaim- (n.) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea have _____ about criticizing him
16. 17. left a sticky ______ in the pan 18.solicitous- (adj.) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something a _________ inquiry about her health recourse- (n.) a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection have _____ to a higher authority (n.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed residue-
19. staid (adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct dressed in ______greys and browns 20. sustain (v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo ________ a serious injury
