Vocabulary Quiz_ Unit 8 L C

Despite the elaborate and _ decorations that adorned the ballroom, the guests remained unimpressed and somewhat _ about the entire affair.

• staid, solicitous

• ornate, blasé

• porous, frivolous

• frivolous, staid

The committee decided to _ the outdated rule that had long been a source of frustration and _ among the members.

• bolster, recourse

• annul, qualm

• annul, deplore

• oust, nonentity

As the waves crashed against the , the lighthouse keeper felt a sense of that urged him to stay vigilant throughout the stormy night.

• promontory, qualm

• porous, muster

• promontory, recourse

• residue, bolster

After thoroughly _ the document, she realized that the _ of responsibility for the errors lay with her department.

• ousted, nonentity

• bolstered, qualm

• perused, residue

• annulled, obsessions

His _ attitude towards the project was evident when he failed to _ the necessary resources to complete it on time.

• solicitous, muster

• blasé, annul

• frivolous, muster

• staid, bolster

With each passing day, his anxiety began to _ his thoughts, making him _ to act on spontaneous decisions.

• sustain, porous

• annul, staid

• obsess, prone

• bolster, frivolous

The travelers were warned about the _ road, as it posed a significant risk to those who were _ to motion sickness.

• frivolous, solicitous

• porous, prone

• ornate, blasé

• staid, frivolous

In an attempt to _ morale, the manager delivered an inspiring speech, though some employees remained _ about the company's future.

• bolster, qualm

• oust, solicitous

• bolster, staid

• annul, porous

Although the treasure map seemed , with its intricate details and paths, it ultimately led nowhere.

• ornate, frivolous

• staid, porous

• porous, ornate

• frivolous, qualm

The _ structure of the ancient castle allowed the wind to pass through easily, making the _ of dust inevitable.

• ornate, muster

• porous, residue

• staid, qualm

• annulled, obsessions