Vocabulary Workshop 8 th Grade Unit 4 Annul

Vocabulary Workshop 8 th Grade Unit 4

Annul • (Verb)To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void The school board voted to annul the dress code rule.

Blasé • (Adj) Indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic Seniors in high school often become blasé about schoolwork and activities.

Bolster • (Verb) To support or give a boost to • (Noun) A long pillow or cushion; a supporting post Text evidence is used in essays to bolster your assertion and give support to your ideas.

Deplore • (Verb) To feel or express regret or disapproval I deplore the idea of letting students keep their phones on during class because it will create distractions.

Frivolous • (Adj) Of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously Frivolous suggestions were not allowed in the meeting; only serious matters were discussed.

Muster • (Verb) To bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon • (Noun) A list of men for military service; a gathering, accumulation You will need to muster all of your willpower to avoid eating the free pizza and cake in the lunchroom today.

Nonentity • (Noun) A person or thing of no importance Every person is important; no one should be treated as a nonentity.

Obsess • (Verb) To Trouble, haunt, or fill the mind Social media has caused people to obsess over their selfies and profile pictures.

Ornate • (Adj) Elaborately decorated Ancient architecture often uses ornate designs.

Oust • (Verb) To remove, drive out of position or place The landlord had to oust the tenant because he didn’t pay his rent.

Peruse • (Verb) To read thoroughly and carefully It’s important to peruse your AR book before taking the test.

Porous • (Adj) Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water “Absorbent and yellow and porous is he!”

Promontory • (Noun) High point of land extending into water The promontory overlooking the ocean was the perfect place to go whale watching.

Prone • (Adj) Lying face down; inclined, apt The man on the left is in a prone position; the man on the right is prone to accidents.

Qualm • (Noun) A feeling of faint or nausea; uneasiness or doubt The mother had qualms about letting her young son ride the scary roller coaster.

Recourse • (Noun) Person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection The carpenter was fired, so he sought recourse through his local union to get his job back.

Residue • (Noun) That which remains when a part has been used up or removed After the snow storm, my car was covered in a dirty residue.

Solicitous • (Adj) Showing concern or care The nurse was solicitous in her treatment of the patient.

Staid • (Adj) Serious or dignified in character or conduct The businessman acted in a staid manner and always dressed in a suit and tie.

Sustain • (Verb) To support, nourish, or keep up If you are running a marathon, a granola bar might sustain you during the long race.