| A | B |
|---|
| annul (v) | to reduce to nothing; to declare legally void |
| blase' (adj.) | indifferent; bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures |
| bolster (v.) | to support |
| deplore (v.) | to feel or express regret or disapproval |
| frivolous (adj.) | of little importance; not to be taken seriously |
| muster (v.) | to bring together for service or battle |
| nonentity (n.) | a person or thing of no importance |
| obsess (v.) | to trouble or haunt, or fill the mind |
| ornate (adj.) | elaborately decorated |
| oust (v.) | to remove, drive out |
| peruse (v.) | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| porous (adj.) | full of tiny holes |
| promontory (n.) | high point of land |
| prone (adj.) | lying face down: inclined , likely |
| qualm (n.) | a pang of conscience;uneasiness |
| recourse (n.) | a person or thing turned to for help or advice |
| residue (n.) | a remainder |
| solicitous (adj.) | showing concern or care |
| staid (adj.) | serious and dignified |
| sustain (v.) | to support, nurish, keep up |
