Sadlier C unit 4

annul (v)

to reduce to nothing, to make inaffective

blase (adj.)

indifference

bolster (v)

to support, give a boost to

deplore (v)

to feel or express regret or disapproval

frivolous (adj.)

of little importance, not worthy of serious attention

muster (v)

to bring together for service or battle

muster (n)

a list of men for military service

nonentity (n)

a person or thing of no importance

obsess (v)

to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

ornate (adj.)

elaborately decorated

oust (v)

to remove or drive out of a position or place

peruse (v)

to read thoroughly and carefully

porous (adj.)

full of tiny holes; able to to be penetrated by air or water

promontory (n)

a high point of land extending into water

prone (adj.)

lying face down; inclined, likely