Sadlier Oxford Level C Unit 4

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sustain

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(v) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, to withstand

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oust

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

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promontory

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(n) a high point of land extending into water

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peruse

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(v) to read carefully and thoroughly

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prone

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(adj) lying face down; inclined, likely

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deplore

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(v) to feel or express strong disapproval of something

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muster

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(v) to gather or bring together; (n) a gathering of people

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bolster

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(v) to support or strengthen; (n) a long pillow or cushion

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ornate

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(adj) elaborately decorated; showily splendid

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staid

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(adj) serious, dignified, and unadventurous