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Vocab Unit 4
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level C
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English
7th Grade
10/01/2008

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Ornate
Definition
antonym: simple, plain, stark, austere
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promontory
Definition
synonym: cliff, headland
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obsess
Definition
o-b-s-e-s-s
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nonentity
Definition
synonym: nobody
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prone
Definition
synonym: prostrate, liable, apt
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oust
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synonym:expel, eject
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peruse
Definition
synonym: study, pore over, scrutinize
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porous
Definition
por' es
Antonym: airtight, waterproof, impermeable
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qualm
Definition
q-u-a-l-m
Synonyms: regret, second thought, scruple
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recourse
Definition
redress, remedy, remorse
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residue
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(n)
remnant, remains, leavings
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solicitous
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synonym: concerned
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staid
Definition
sedate, sober, prim
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sustain
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(v) to support, nourish, foster, maintain
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annul
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e'nul
Antonym: validate, authorize, ratify
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blasé
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(adj)
Antonym: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent
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bolster
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bol' ster
to support, to give a boost
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deplore
Definition
to feel or express regret or disapproval
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frivolous
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f-r-i-v-o-l-o-u-s
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention, not meant seriously
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muster
Definition
to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon
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