Unit 4/Level C Review
Blasé (adj) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures
Deplore – (v) to feel or express regret
Frivolous – (adj) of little importance
Bolster – (v) to support
Annul – (v) to reduce to nothing
Ornate – (adj) elaborately decorated
Nonentity – (n) a person or thing of no importance
Obsess – (v) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
Muster (v) to bring together
Oust – (v) to remove
Peruse – (v) to read thoroughly and carefully
Residue – (n) a remainder
Promontory – (n) a high point of land extending into the water
Prone – (adj) lying face down; inclined, likely
Porous – (adj) full of tiny holes
Qualm – (n) a pang of conscience
Sustain (v) to support, nourish
Staid (adj) serious and dignified
Recourse – (n) a person or thing turned to for help or advice
Solicitous – (adj) showing concern or care