Vocab. unit 4 test Crossword
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
 
 
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Down: 1) plural bolsters [count] : a long bag of cloth completely filled with soft material : a long pillow or cushion 3) -[count] : a person who is not famous or important ▪ She quickly went from being a nonentity [=nobody] to being one of the most famous women in the country. 5) de·plores; de·plored; de·plor·ing [+ obj] : to hate or dislike (something) very much : to strongly disapprove of (something) ▪ We deplore the development of nuclear weapons. ▪ Many people deplored the change. ▪ Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company 6) a high point of land extending into water.7) -[more frivolous; most frivolous] 1 : not important : not deserving serious attention ▪ She thinks window shopping is a frivolous activity. ▪ a frivolous lawsuit [=a lawsuit about something that is not important] 2 : silly and not serious ▪ a frivolous conversation — friv·o·lous·ly adverb ▪ She was spending money frivolously. — friv·o·lous·ness noun [noncount] 9) [+ obj] : to be the only person or thing that someone thinks or talks about ▪ The war obsesses him—he talks about nothing else. — usually used as (be) obsessed ▪ He is obsessed by the war. ▪ She was obsessed with her weight. [=she thought about her weight all the time] ▪ She became more and more obsessed with the project. 2 [no obj] informal : to think and talk about someone or something too much ▪ You need to stop obsessing and just deal with the problem. — usually + about or over ▪ I'm trying to obsess less about my weight. ▪ He's always obsessing over money. 12) serious or dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct13) full of tiny holes;able to be penetrated by air or water15) -[count] : a formal military gathering to examine or test soldiers ▪ a muster of soldiers pass muster : to be judged as acceptable or good enough ▪ These excuses will not pass muster. [=they are not acceptable] ▪ His cooking could pass muster in an expensive French restaurant. Across: 2) -[+ obj] 1 : to cause or force (someone or something) to leave a position of power, a competition, etc. ▪ The rebels ousted the dictator from power. — often used as (be) ousted ▪ He was ousted as chairman. ▪ The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round of the play-offs. 2 : to take the place of (someone or something) ▪ Large national banks are ousting local banks in many communities. 4) -[more ornate; most ornate] 1 : covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes ▪ ornate silver candlesticks ▪ She doesn't like ornate jewelry. — opposite plain 2 : using many fancy words ▪ an ornate writing style ▪ ornate prose — or·nate·ly adverb ▪ ornately carved staircases — or·nate·ness noun [noncount] 8) a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection10) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something 11) [more blasé; most blasé] : having or showing a lack of excitement or interest in something especially because it is very familiar ▪ a blasé traveler ▪ People get blasé about their hometown. ▪ a blasé reaction 13) -[+ obj] formal 1 : to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way ▪ Would you like something to drink while you peruse [=look over] the menu? ▪ He perused the newspaper over breakfast. 14) an·nuls; an·nulled; an·nul·ling [+ obj] : to say officially that something is no longer valid : to make (something) legally void ▪ Their marriage was annulled. ▪ annul a contract/vote/election — an·nul·ment noun, plural an·nul·ments [count] ▪ They wanted an annulment of their marriage. [noncount] ▪ The couple has filed for annulment. 16) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed17) a pang of ocnscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea18) lying face down;inclined;likely
 

 

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