Unit 4 Vocab Review

Front

The invitation had an __ engraving that made thoughts of a plain affair fade.

Back

ornate

Front

Excited about my first plane trip; now I'm quite __ about it.

Back

blasé

Front

"We're governed by a __," a critic said of a man with no impact on the city.

Back

nonentity

Front

The storm struck the _ first because it was exposed; waves crashed on rocks as the storm moved.

Back

promontory

Front

While waiting for my appointment, I __ an interesting old book.

Back

perused

Front

The club's treasurer was _ after money was found missing.

Back

ousted

Front

The precinct captains will _ support by rallying the troops before election day.

Back

bolster

Front

Lava rock is so _ that the air inside its tiny holes keeps it from sinking.

Back

porous

Front

I tried to _ up some energy, but it was useless; I crawled into bed & slept for 10 hours.

Back

muster

Front

Julio is cutting _ expenses, buying only essentials.

Back

frivolous