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ISEE Core 75 (1-52)
Relationships and Emotions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| colleague | a co-worker or fellow classmate |
| compatible | capable of getting along well with other people or things |
| accommodate | (1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable, (2) to adapt |
| amiable | friendly, kind, likeable |
| congenial | friendly, sociable, suited to one's needs |
| aloof | emotionally distant |
| nonchalant | casual, calm, unconcerned |
| apathetic | showing no interest or concern |
| indifferent | showing no interest or concern |
| sentimental | overly emotional |
| hysterical | having excessive and uncontrollable emotion |
| benevolent | kind, generous |
| compassionate | kind, sympathetic |
| empathy | understanding another's feelings |
| charistmatic | charming |
| engaging | interesting, charming, attractive |
| gracious | charming, generous, polite |
| courteous | polite |
| cordial | polite, friendly |
| tact | consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others |
| emulate | to copy or imitate, to look up to |
| flatter | to praise excessively or dishonestly |
| fidelity | faithfulness, loyalty |
| steadfast | determined, loyal, steady |
| fickle | not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently |
| headstrong | stubborn, disobedient |
| obstinate | stubborn, disobedient |
| exasperate | to annoy, irritate |
| infuriate | to anger or enrage |
| indignant | outraged, angry at something unjust |
| mock | to ridicule or make fun of |
| malicious | intending harm or cause suffering |
| exploit | (1) to take advantage of, (2) a bold action or deed |
| belittle | to put someone down, to express a negative opinion |
| jeer | to laugh at with scorn |
| snub | to behave coldly towards, to ignore |
| condescend | to look down on, to display ignorance |
| disdain | arrogance, scorn |
| hypocrite | someone who says one thing and does another |
| admonish | to scold or warn strongly |
| reprimand | to scold or warn strongly |
| vivacious | lively, spirited |
| animated | lively, spirited |
| extrovert | a sociable, outgoing person |
| introvert | a person who has a quiet, reserved personality |
| reserved | quiet, shy, not showing one's feelings |
| timid | shy, lacking confidence |
| meek | humble, tame |
| docile | obedient, tame |
| subdued | quiet, low-key, hushed |
| submissive | giving in to orders, obedient |
| passive | lacking in energy or will |