| A | B |
|---|
| annul | to reduce to nothing |
| blase | indifferent, bored |
| bolster | to support, give a boost to |
| deplore | to feel or express regret or disapproval |
| frivolous | of little importance |
| muster | to bring together for service or battle |
| nonentity | a person or thing of little importance |
| obsess | to trouble, haunt or fill the mind |
| ornate | elaborately decorated |
| oust | to remove, drive out of position |
| peruse | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| porous | full of tiny holes |
| promontory | high point of land extending into water |
| prone | lying face down, inclined |
| qualm | uneasiness or doubt |
| recourse | person or thing turned to for help or advice |
| residue | a remainder |
| solicitous | showing concern or care |
| staid | serious and dignified |
| sustain | to support, nourish, keep up |
