Vocabulary

(v.) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void

(adj.) indifferent; bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

(v.) to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion, a supporting post

(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval

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