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| Annul
After they got married, they realized it was a mistake and got it annulled. |
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| to reduce to nothing, to make ineffective or inoperatuve; to declare legally invalid or void |
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| Blase
Since the boy was so spoiled, he had a blase attitude when he recieved a new bike. |
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| indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures |
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| Bolster
The witness bolstered the case when he gave shocking new evidence. |
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| Bold, to support, give a boost to |
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| Deplore
When the mother saw how her daughter was living she was deplored. |
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| To feel express regret or disapproval |
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| Frivolous
The games were no longer important, they were frivolous. |
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| of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously |
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| Muster
They had to muster the men on very short notice. |
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| to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; a list of men for millitary serice. |
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| Nonentity
The middle child felt as if she was a nonentity. |
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| a person or thing of no importance |
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| Obsess
The stalker obsessed over the pretty woman next door. |
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| to trouble, haunt or fill the mind |
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| Ornate
The Christmas tree was the most ornate tree I have ever seen. |
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| elaborately decorated; showily splendid |
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| Oust
After his unacceptable actions he was ousted out of his presidency. |
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| to remove, drive out of a position or place |
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| Peruse
Before taking her driving test the girl perused the handbook. |
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| to read thoroughly and carefully |
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| Porous
Jenny made the box porous so her little hamster could breathe. |
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Definition
| full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water |
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| Promontory
At the top of the promontory there is a cute cottage that I could like to buy. |
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Definition
| a high point of land extending into water |
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| Prone
The boy was prone to start giggling when his parents gave him "the talk". |
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Definition
| lying face down; inclined |
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| Qualm
Jerry felt qualm at the fact that he was the one that accidently ran over the little boy. |
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Definition
| a pang of conscience, uneaslily or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea |
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| Recourse
Kenny always turned to his brother for recourse. |
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| a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection |
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| Residue
The soap left residue in the shower even after being removed. |
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Definition
| a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed |
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| Solicitious
When Joey was in the hospital Amanda showed she was solicitous by visiting him everyday. |
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Definition
| showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something |
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| Stald
Unlike her bold and outgoing sister Carmen was more stald. |
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Definition
| serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct. |
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