1. Vocabulary
List 2.4

2. Annul v
To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void
The state legislators voted by an overwhelming majority to __ the out-of-date law.

3. Blasé
adj
Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
Battle-hardened soldiers may tend to become a bit __ about the dangers they face.

4. Bolster
V and N
(V) to support, give boost to; (N) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
When you write a research paper, you should always use appropriate facts to __ your case.

5. Deplore V To feel or express regret or disapproval
Social critics __ what they believe is a widespread decline in good manners.

6. Frivolous
adj
Of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
I’ll ignore your __ suggestion.

7. Muster
V and N
(V) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; (N) a list of military personnel, a gathering, accumulation
You will need to __ your courage to face your fears.

8. Nonentity N A person or thing of no importance
We may not be movie stars, but we did not deserve to be treated as __ by the presumptuous and haughty headwaiter.

9. Obsess V To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
If you allow fear of failure to __ you, you will find it difficult or even impossible to achieve your goals in life.

10. Ornate adj Elaborately decorated; showily splendid
If you ask me, an __ gilded frame distracts the viewer’s eye from a simple drawing.

11. Oust v To remove, drive out of a position or place
Military leaders __ the duly elected president and too over the government.

12. Day 2 - BW
For each of your vocabulary words, paraphrase the definition.
Plaudits
Rubble
Servile
Vigil
Wrangle

13. Day 3 - BW
For each of your words, create a Wordle with the word in the middle and at least 5 synonyms surrounding it (you may use a thesaurus).
Plaudits
Rubble
Servile
Vigil
Wrangle

14. Day 4 - BW
Cut up a piece of paper into five pieces. Make a notecard for each of your words. Include the part of speech, definition, and synonyms.
Plaudits
Rubble
Servile
Vigil
Wrangle