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Unit 4
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8th Grade
03/28/2013

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Term
Annul
Definition

(v.) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void.

Synonyms: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify

Antonyms: validate, authorize, ratify

Term
Bolster
Definition

(v.) to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post.

Synonyms: (v.) strengthen, reinforce, buttress, validate

Antonyms: (v.) undermine, weaken, impair

Term
Frivolous
Definition

(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

Syonyms: silly, foolish, inane, petty, trifling

Antonyms: serious, important, significant

 

Term
Muster
Definition

(v.) ot bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; (n.) a list of men for military service; a gathering, acuumulation

Synonyms: (v.) mobilize, marshal,; (n.) roster, inventory

Antonyms: (v.) disband, dismiss, disperse

Term
Obsess
Definition

(v.) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

Syonyms: preoccupy

Term
Ornate
Definition

(adj.)elaborateyly decorated; showily splendid

Synonyms: fancy, elaborate, flashcy, flamboyant

Antonyms: simple, plain, stark, austere

Term
Oust
Definition

(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place.

Synonyms: expel, eject

Antonyms: admit, welcome

Term
Peruse
Definition

(v.) to read thoroughlye and carefully

Synonyms: study, pore over, scrutinize

Term
Porous
Definition

(adj.) full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

Synonyms: leaky, permeable

Antonyms: airtigt, waterproof, impermeable

Term
Residue
Definition

(n.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed.

Synonyms: remnant, remains, leavings.

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