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ISEE middle vocab
Easy 6th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abet | Assist, encourage, help |
| Accord | Agreement, harmony, conformity |
| Adept | Skilled, proficient, expert |
| Advocate | Champion, supporter, promoter |
| Agile | Nimble, nimble, adaptable |
| Allot | Assign, distribute, allocate |
| Aloof | Distant, detached, reserved |
| Analogy | Simile, metaphor, comparison |
| Antics | Shenanigans, capers, tomfoolery |
| Ardent | Passionate, fervent, enthusiastic |
| Articulate | Eloquent, fluent, expressive |
| Assail | Attack, criticize, denounce |
| Atrocity | Barbarity, cruelty, outrage |
| Augment | Increase, enlarge, amplify |
| Avail | Utilize, employ, make use of |
| Awry | Wrong, amiss, askew |
| Balmy | Soothing, gentle, mild |
| Barter | Exchange, trade, swap |
| Benign | Harmless, innocent, mild |
| Blase | Bored, uninterested, jaded |
| Bountiful | Abundant, plentiful, copious |
| Capacious | Spacious, roomy, voluminous |
| Caption | Title, heading, legend |
| Chastise | Rebuke, reprimand, scold |
| Chronic | Long |
| Congruent | Consistent, compatible, corresponding |
| Consequence | Outcome, result, effect |
| Continuous | Uninterrupted, unceasing, ongoing |
| Contribute | Give, donate, provide |
| Declare | Announce, proclaim, state |
| Dimension | Aspect, size, scope |
| Drastic | Extreme, severe, radical |
| Elaborate | Detailed, intricate, complex |
| Encourage | Support, motivate, hearten |
| Equation | Formula, expression, statement |
| Exaggerate | Overstate, overemphasize, amplify |
| Exhaust | Deplete, drain, tire |
| Expression | Statement, utterance, manifestation |
| Extend | Lengthen, enlarge, broaden |
| Extensive | Wide |
| Extract | Remove, draw out, separate |
| Factor | Element, influence, consideration |
| Ferocious | Savage, fierce, brutal |
| Former | Previous, prior, earlier |
| Formulate | Develop, devise, create |
| Frequency | Rate, occurrence, incidence |
| Frequent | Common, regular, habitual |
| Fuse | Combine, merge, join |
| Futile | Useless, pointless, in vain |
| Generate | Produce, create, cause |
| Genre | Category, type, kind |
| Genuine | Authentic, real, sincere |
| Habitat | Environment, dwelling place, home |
| Hazardous | Dangerous, risky, perilous |
| Hoax | Trick, deception, fabrication |
| Hostile | Unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive |
| Hypothesis | Theory, proposition, assumption |
| Idiom | Saying, expression, phrase |
| Ignite | Set fire to, inflame, spark |
| Immense | Huge, enormous, vast |
| Improvise | Extemporize, make do, ad |
| Inept | Unskilled, incompetent, clumsy |
| Influence | Sway, affect, impact |
| Ingenious | Clever, inventive, resourceful |
| Innovation | New idea, invention, creation |
| Insist | Demand, urge, press on |
| Irrigate | Water, flood, sprinkle |
| Jovial | Cheerful, merry, joyful |
| Knack | Aptitude, talent, flair |
| Leeway | Freedom, room for maneuver, flexibility |
| Legislation | Law, statute, enactment |
| Leisure | Free time, relaxation, rest |
| Liberate | Free, set free, release |
| Likeness | Resemblance, similarity, image |
| Linger | Remain, stay on, persist |
| Literal | Exact, precise, factual |
| Loathe | Despise, hate, detest |
| Lofty | High, exalted, elevated, proud |
| Lure | Attract, entice, tempt |
| Majority | Bulk, preponderance, greater part |
| Makeshift | Temporary, improvised, jury |
| Manipulate | Control, influence, orchestrate |
| Marvel | Wonder, amaze, astound |
| Massive | Huge, enormous, colossal |
| Maximum | Highest, greatest, utmost |
| Meager | Scanty, paltry, insufficient, sparse, thin |
| Mere | Simply, only, just |
| Migration | Movement, exodus, displacement |
| Mimic | Imitate, impersonate, copy |
| Minute | Tiny, small, brief |
| Monotonous | Dull, tedious, repetitive |
| Negotiate | Discuss, bargain, confer |
| Objective | Unbiased, impartial, neutral |
| Oblivious | Unaware, unconscious, ignorant |
| Obstacle | Hindrance, barrier, impediment |
| Omniscient | All |
| Onset | Beginning, start, outbreak |
| Optimist | Hopeful, positive, upbeat |
| Origin | Source, beginning, root |
| Originate | Begin, arise, stem from |
| Painstaking | Meticulous, laborious, arduous |
| Paraphrase | Restate, reword, express differently |
| Parody | Satire, caricature, spoof |
| Peculiar | Strange, unusual, odd |
| Persecute | Harass, torment, victimize |
| Persuade | Convince, influence, sway |
| Plummet | Plunge, drop sharply, nosedive |
| Possess | Have, own, control |
| Poverty | Need, destitution, lack |
| Predict | Foretell, forecast, anticipate |
| Prejudice | Bias, bigotry, preconception |
| Preliminary | Introductory, initial, preparatory |
| Primitive | Basic, simple, unsophisticated |
| Priority | Importance, urgency, top concern |
| Propel | Drive forward, push, urge |
| Prosecute | Sue, take legal action against |
| Prosper | Thrive, flourish, succeed |
| Provoke | Instigate, incite, anger, irritate |
| Pursue | Follow, chase, go after |
| Realistic | Practical, sensible, down |
| Recount | Narrate, relate, tell |
| Refuge | Shelter, sanctuary, haven |
| Reinforce | Strengthen, bolster, solidify |
| Reluctant | Hesitant, unwilling, disinclined |
| Remote | Far away, distant, isolated |
| Repetition | Recurrence, reiteration, continuous mentioning |
| Resolution | Determination, resolve, decision |
| Restrain | Restrict, hold back, control |
| Retaliate | Strike back, get revenge, counterattack |
| Retrieve | Recover, get back, find again |
| Rigorous | Strict, demanding, severe |
| Rural | Countryside, agrarian, rustic |
| Salvage | Rescue, save, recover |
| Sanctuary | Refuge, safe haven, asylum |
| Siege | Encirclement, blockade, beleaguerment |
| Solar | Sun |
| Solution | Answer, resolution, way out |
| Soothe | Calm, comfort, alleviate |
| Stationary | Unmoving, fixed, static |
| Stifle | Suppress, suffocate, quench |
| Strategy | Plan, tactic, approach |
| Strive | Aim, endeavor, try hard |
| Subordinate | Lower ranking, inferior, junior |
| Subsequent | Following, ensuing, later |
| Substitute | Replacement, stand in, alternative |
| Superior | Higher ranking, better, more skilled |
| Supplement | Add to, complement, enhance |
| Swarm | Teem, throng, crowd |
| Tangible | Concrete, material, perceptible |
| Terminate | End, stop, conclude |
| Terrain | Land, landscape, topography |
| Thesis | Argument, proposition, statement |
| Trait | Characteristic, quality |
| Transfer | Convey, shift, move, relocate |
| Transform | Change, alter, convert, metamorphose |
| Transport | Convey, carry, haul, ship |
| Treacherous | Deceitful, treacherous, treacherous, unreliable |
| Unanimous | Unanimous, united, of one mind, in agreement |
| Unique | One of a kind, singular, sole, unmatched |
| Unprecedented | Unparalleled, unequaled, groundbreaking, trailblazing |
| Unruly | Disobedient, disorderly, out of control, rebellious |
| Urban | City, metropolitan, municipal, civic |
| Vacate | Leave, abandon, depart, evacuate |
| Verdict | Judgment, decision, ruling, outcome |
| Verge | Edge, brink, border, margin |
| Vibrant | Energetic, lively, dynamic, pulsating |
| Violate | Break, infringe, transgress, breach |
| Vital | Essential, crucial, indispensable, necessary |
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