Sadlier Oxford Level C Unit 4

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prone

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(adj) lying face down; inclined, likely

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muster

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(v) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; (n) a list of men for military service

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peruse

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(v) to read carefully and thoroughly

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staid

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(adj) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

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frivolous

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(adj) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

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ornate

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(adj) elaborately decorated; showily splendid

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obsess

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(v) to preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually

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qualm

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(n) a feeling of uneasiness or doubt; a sudden feeling of apprehension

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deplore

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(v) to express strong disapproval of something; to regret

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blase

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(adj) indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed