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| Annul
The state annuled the lottery ticket after two days. |
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| To reduce to nothing. to make ineffective. To declar legally invalid or void |
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| blase'
Always assumed a very blase attitude at parties. |
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| indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures. |
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| Bolster
Offer facts to bolster his argument. |
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| to support, give a boost to (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post |
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| Deplore
Deplore his lack of good manners. |
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| To feel or express regret or disapproval. |
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| Frivolous
Not impressed by his frivolous suggestion. |
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| of little importance, not worthy of serious attention |
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| Muster
Muster up courage to face the bully. |
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| to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon |
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| Nonentity
Refuse to be treated as a nonentity. |
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| A person or thing of no importance |
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| Obsess
His obsess fear of failure. |
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| to trouble, haunt or fill the mind |
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| Ornate
Too ornate a frame for so simple a picture. |
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| elaborately decorated; showily splendid |
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| Oust
Oust from office by the military. |
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| To remove, drive out of a position or place |
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| Peruse
Have a lawyer peruse the agreement. |
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| to read thoroughly and carefully |
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| Porous
As porous as a sponge. |
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| Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water |
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| Promontory
High on a promontory overlooking the sea. |
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| A high point of land extending into water |
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| Prone
Unfortuately prone to giggling. |
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| Lying face down; inclined |
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| Qualm
Have qualm about criticizing him. |
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| A pang of conscience, or doubt; a feeling of faintness of nausea |
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| Recourse
Have recourse to a higher authority. |
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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
Left a sticky residue in the pan. |
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| A remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed |
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| Solicitous
A solicitous inquiry about her health. |
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| Showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something |
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| Staid
Dressed in staid grays and browns. |
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| serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct |
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| Sustain
Sustain a serious injury. |
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| To support, nourish, keep up, to suffer and undergo |
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