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Language Arts Vocab
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10/26/2005

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Term
annul

Brittany Spears annulled her first marriage.

Definition
to reduce to nothing, ineffective void
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blase

When I was telling my friend about my vacation, she was very blase.

Definition
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures
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bolster

When he recieved the compliment, it bolstered his confidence.

Definition
bold, to support, give a boost to
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deplore

The mother was very deplored about her son's behavoir

Definition
to feel or expess regret or dissaproval
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frivolous

When a man tried to sue Mcdonalds it was considered a frivolous lawsuit.

Definition
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention
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muster

I mustered up the courage to face the bully.

Definition
to bring together for service or battle
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nonentity

I refuse to be treated as a nonentity.

Definition
a person or thing of no importance
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obsess

He was obsessed with the girl.

Definition
to trouble haunt or fill the mind
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ornate

To ornate a frame for a simple a picture.

Definition
elaborately decorated
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oust

He was ousted from office by the military.

Definition
to remove or drive out
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peruse

He should have a lawyer peruse the agreement.

Definition
to read thoroughly and carefully
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porous

Sponges are very porous.

Definition
full of tiny holes
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promontory

The poor girl fell from the promontory into the icy depths below.

Definition
a hig point of land extending into water
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prone

He was prone to making people mad and getting himself into trouble.

Definition
lying face down, inclined
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qualm

I had a qualm about hitting him that many times.

Definition
a pang on concience, misgiving or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nasuea
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recourse

Most children have recourse to their parents.

Definition
a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection
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residue

The eggs left a sticky residue in the pan.

Definition
a remainder,that which remains when a part has been used up or moved
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sollcitous

I had a sollcitous inquiry about her health.

Definition
showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something.
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staid

He dressed in staid greys and browns.

Definition
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
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sustain

I had to sustain the serious injury.

Definition
to support,nourish,keep up; to suffer, undergo
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