indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

to support, give a boost to; a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post

to feel or express regret or disapproval

of little importance, not worthy of serious attention, not meant seriously

to bring together for service or battle, to gather or summon, to amount to, comprise, include, a list of military personnel a gathering, accumulation

a person or thing of no importance

to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

elaborately decorated; showily splendid

to remove drive out of a position or place

to read thoroughly and carefully

full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

a high point of land extending into water

lying face down, inclined, likely

a pang of conscience uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt, a feeling of faintness or nausea

a person or thing turned to for help or advice, the act of seeking help or protection

a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

to support, nourish, keep up; undergo, to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of

I do not criticize people for trying to get ahead, but I _________ any attempt to take unfair advantage of others.

When we heard about our teacher's serious illness, we visited him daily in the hospital to _______ his morale.

Her public statements became so embarrassing that the club members tried to ________ her from the presidency.

"In that barren wasteland," the explorer said, "we had great difficulty finding enough food to _________ life."

Some people seem to have no _________ about manipulating others to gain their own ends.

If you feel that you have been cheated, your only _______ is to make a complaint to the department of consumer affairs in your city.

People who constantly ___________ about their weight may develop eating disorders.

You should __________ the instructions with great care before you fill out your application for admission.

The furnishings in their house are so _________ that the place looks like a museum than a family.

There I was- an utter _________ in a group of famous and accomplished persons!

I would not call Lucy a friend, as she made no ______ about sharing your secrets with everyone!

Those who think recess is a ______ activity do not see its purpose.

We learned that behind the old professor's _________ exterior there was a keen wit and lively sense of what life is all about.

My brother tried to appear to _______ when he was named to the honor society, but I know he was thrilled.

I think that talking loudly on the phone in public so that everyone knows about your private life is _________ behavior

I admire the way Anne delivered a long, involved speech entirely without _______ to written notes.

I hope someday to build a house on that _______ commanding beautiful view of the bay.