| A | B |
|---|
| annul: | to reduce to nothing ; make to ineffectiveor inoperative ; to declare legally invalid or void |
| blase | indifferent bored as a result of havingenjoyed many pleasures |
| bolster | to support, give a boost to ; a long pillowor cushion ; a supporting post |
| deplore | to feel or express regret or disapprove |
| frivolous | of little importance not worthy of serious attention not meant seriously |
| muster | to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, compromise, include a list of men for military service; a gathering, accumalation |
| nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
| obsess | to trouble or, haunt, or fillthe mind |
| ornate | elaborately decorated: showily splendid |
| oust | to remove, drive out of a position or place |
| peruse | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| porous | ull of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water |
| promontory | a high piont of land extending into water |
| prone | lying face down; included, likely |
| qualm | a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt |
| recourse | a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act for seeking help or protection |
| residue | a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used or removed |
| solicitous | showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something |
| staid | serious and dignified ; quiet or subdued in character or conduct |
| sustain | to support, noriush, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of |
