Unit 4 Vocab Review

The invitation had a(n) __ engraving that made any thought of a plain, simple affair fade.

• frivolous
• ornate
• porous
• prone

I remember how excited I was about my first plane trip; now that I've flown, I'm quite __ about it.

• blasé
• wanton
• prone
• staid

"We're governed by a __," one critic said of the man she feels has made no impact on the city.

• muster
• nonentity
• residue
• bolster

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

• qualm
• recourse
• residue
• promontory

While I awaited my appointment, I __ an interesting old book.

• perused
• obsessed
• bolstered
• mustered

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

• mustered
• deplored
• ousted
• perused

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

• bolster
• obsess
• peruse
• annul

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

• porous
• solicitous
• blasé
• ornate

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

• muster
• conjure
• whip
• clamber

In an effort to save money, Julio is eliminating all _ expenses, and only buying essentials.

• blasé
• staid
• frivolous
• ornate