| A | B |
| annul | to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void |
| blase | indifferent bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures |
| bolster | (v) to support, give a boost to; (n) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post |
| deplore | to feel or express regret or disapproval |
| frivolous | of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously |
| muster | (v) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; (n) a list of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation |
| nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
| obsess | to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind |
| ornate | elaborately decorated; showily splendid |
| oust | to remove, drive out of a position or place |