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annul |
to reduce to nothing, to make ineffictive |
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blase |
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures |
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bolster |
to support, give a boost to, |
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deplore |
to feel or express regret or disapproval |
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frivolous |
of little importance, not worthy of of serious attention |
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muster |
to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon |
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nonentity |
a person or thing of no importance |
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obsess |
to trouble, or haunt, or fill the mind |
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ornate |
elaborately decorated; showily splendid |
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oust |
to remove, drive out of position or place |
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peruse |
to read throughly and carefully |
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porous |
full of tiny holes, able to be penetrated by air or water |
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promontory |
a high point of land extending into water |
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prone |
lying face down, inclined, likely |
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qualm |
a pang of conscience,uneasiness, misgiving or doubt |
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recourse |
a person or thing turned to for help or advice |
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residue |
a remainder |
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solictitous |
showing concern or care |
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staid |
serious and dignified |
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sustain |
to nourish, to support, keep up with |
