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ISEE middle vocab
Medium 7th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abandon | Leave, Desert |
| Abate | Lessen, Reduce |
| Abdicate | Give up a throne or position of power |
| Abhor | Hate, Loathe |
| Abnormal | Not normal |
| Abode | Home, Dwelling |
| Abrasive | Rough, Harsh |
| Abundant | Plentiful |
| Access | Enter, Reach |
| Accommodate | Make room for, Help |
| Acknowledge | Recognize, Admit |
| Acquire | Get, Obtain |
| Addict | Someone who is dependent on something |
| Adequate | Enough, Sufficient |
| Adhere | Stick to, Follow |
| Approximate | Close to, Around |
| Affiliation | Connection, Association |
| Agitate | Stir up, Upset |
| Agony | Great pain |
| Allegiance | Loyalty |
| Alternative | Choice, Option |
| Amendment | Change, Correction |
| Ample | Plenty of |
| Analyze | Examine closely |
| Anarchy | Lawlessness |
| Anguish | Great mental or emotional suffering |
| Anticipate | Expect, Look forward to |
| Absurd | Ridiculous, Silly |
| Abuse | Treat badly |
| Accomplish | Achieve, Do |
| Accurate | Correct |
| Approximate | Close to, Around |
| Arid | Dry |
| Authentic | Real, Genuine |
| Avid | Eager, Enthusiastic |
| Awe | Wonder, Amazement |
| Beacon | Light that serves as a warning or signal |
| Beneficial | Helpful, Good |
| Bias | Prejudice, Unfair opinion |
| Bisect | Cut in half |
| Bizarre | Strange, Odd |
| Blunder | Stupid mistake |
| Boisterous | Noisy, Rowdy |
| Boycott | Refuse to buy or use something as a protest |
| Burden | Load, Something that is difficult to deal with |
| Calculate | Figure out, Compute |
| Campaign | Effort to achieve a goal |
| Candor | Honesty, Frankness |
| Capacity | Ability to hold or do something |
| Capital | City where a government is located |
| Catastrophe | Disaster, Major misfortune |
| Chronological | In order of time |
| civic | communal, public, urban |
| clarity | lucidity, perspicuity, transparency |
| collaborate | cooperate, work together, team up |
| collide | crash, impact, smash |
| commend | applaud, praise, compliment |
| commentary | analysis, critique, explanation |
| compact | concise, dense, small |
| compel | force, necessitate, oblige |
| component | constituent, element, part |
| composure | calmness, self |
| conclusion | ending, finale, termination |
| concur | agree, coincide, correspond |
| confiscate | seize, take possession of, impound |
| connotation | implication, meaning, suggestion |
| conscientious | careful, diligent, thorough |
| consecutive | continuous, sequential, successive |
| consent | agree, approval, permission |
| conserve | preserve, protect, save |
| conspicuous | noticeable, prominent, striking |
| constant | continual, enduring, everlasting |
| consult | confer, discuss, talk over |
| contaminate | pollute, taint, defile |
| controversy | debate, disagreement, dispute |
| convenient | easy, handy, practical |
| cope | deal with, handle, manage |
| copious | abundant, plentiful, profuse |
| cordial | friendly, gracious, polite |
| cultivate | develop, foster, nurture |
| cumulative | growing, increasing, snowballing |
| dawdle | dilly |
| deluge | flood, inundate, overwhelm |
| dense | compact, impenetrable, solid |
| depict | portray, represent, illustrate |
| deplete | drain, exhaust, use up |
| deposit | put down, place, set down |
| derogatory | belittling, disparaging, insulting |
| designate | appoint, choose, select |
| desperate | hopeless, in despair, urgent |
| despicable | contemptible, loathsome, vile |
| despondent | depressed, discouraged, gloomy |
| deteriorate | decay, decline, worsen |
| devious | cunning, sly, underhanded, deceitful |
| devour | consume, eat up, gobble up |
| dialogue | conversation, discussion, exchange |
| diligent | assiduous, hardworking, industrious |
| diminish | decrease, lessen, reduce |
| discretion | judgment, prudence, tact |
| dissent | disagree, disagreement, opposition |
| dissolve | break up, disband, disperse |
| distinct | clear, different, separate |
| diversity | heterogeneity, mixture, variety |
| domestic | household, internal, national |
| drone | buzz, hum, whirr |
| dumbfound | astonish, amaze, bewilder |
| duration | length, period, time |
| dwell | inhabit, live in, reside |
| eclipse | overshadow, surpass, outshine |
| economy | frugality, management, thrift, finance |
| eerie | creepy, ghostly, spooky |
| effects | consequences, impacts, results |
| efficient | capable, effective, productive |
| elude | avoid, escape, evade |
| embark | begin, commence, set out |
| emblem | symbol, token, trademark |
| encounter | experience, face, meet |
| endeavor | attempt, strive, try |
| endure | bear, last, tolerate |
| ensue | follow, happen, result |
| enthrall | captivate, fascinate, spellbind |
| epidemic | outbreak, pandemic, plague |
| equivalent | equal, same, synonymous |
| erode | corrode, eat away, wear away |
| erupt | explode, outburst, outbreak |
| esteem | admiration, respect, regard |
| estimate | assess, calculate, guess |
| evaluate | appraise, judge, measure |
| evidence | proof, sign, testimony |
| excel | surpass, be outstanding, be superior |
| exclude | bar, omit, shut out |
| exonerate | acquit, clear, vindicate |
| expanse | area, extent, vastness |
| exploit | abuse, misuse, take advantage of |
| extinct | nonexistent, vanished, wiped out |
| exuberant | enthusiastic, joyful, lively |
| fathom | comprehend, understand, unravel |
| feud | bitter quarrel, disagreement, rivalry |
| figment | fantasy, illusion, product of imagination |
| firebrand | agitator, radical, troublemaker |
| Flabbergast | Astound, astonish, stupefy |
| Flagrant | Blatant, egregious, outrageous |
| Flaw | Defect, blemish, imperfection |
| Focus | Concentrate, center, direct |
| Formidable | Intimidating, daunting, impressive |
| Fruitless | Unproductive, futile, vain |
| Gaudy | Flashy, ostentatious, garish |
| Geography | Earth science, cartography |
| Gratify | Please, satisfy, delight |
| Gravity | Seriousness, importance, weight |
| Grim | Bleak, somber, severe |
| Grimy | Dirty, filthy, grimy |
| Grueling | Arduous, exhausting, taxing |
| Gruesome | Horrible, horrifying, macabre |
| Haggle | Bargain, barter, negotiate |
| Headlong | Rash, impetuous, reckless |
| Hilarious | Amusing, hysterical, funny |
| Homage | Tribute, respect, admiration |
| Homicide | Murder, manslaughter, killing |
| Horrid | Terrible, awful, dreadful |
| Hospitable | Welcoming, warm, friendly |
| Hurtle | Rush, speed, dash |
| Hybrid | crossbreed, mongrel, composite, combination |
| Illiterate | unlettered, uneducated, unlearned |
| Imminent | impending, approaching, forthcoming, near |
| Impartial | unbiased, neutral, disinterested, objective |
| Impede | hinder, obstruct, hamper, block |
| Impel | drive, urge, propel, push |
| Implore | beseech, entreat, plead, beg |
| Incident | event, occurrence, happening, episode |
| Incredulous | disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful, unconvinced |
| Industrious | hardworking, diligent, assiduous, busy |
| Infamous | notorious, well known (for bad reasons), disreputable |
| Insinuate | hint, suggest, imply, intimate |
| Inspire | motivate, stimulate, encourage, uplift |
| Intensify | heighten, strengthen, aggravate, worsen |
| Intimidate | frighten, threaten, bully, cow |
| Inundate | swamp, flood, deluge, overwhelm |
| Irate | angry, furious, enraged, mad |
| Irrelevant | immaterial, unimportant, inapplicable, extraneous |
| Lavish | abundant, plentiful, profuse, extravagant, sumptuous |
| Legacy | inheritance, bequest, heritage, birthright |
| Legendary | mythical, fabled, storied, renowned |
| Legitimate | lawful, legal, rightful, authorized |
| Lethal | deadly, fatal, murderous, destructive |
| Liaison | connection, link, contact, relationship |
| Libel | defamation, slander, calumny, character assassination |
| Loath | reluctant, disinclined, averse, unwilling |
| Lurk | hide, slink, prowl, creep |
| Magnetic | charismatic, attractive, compelling, captivating |
| Magnitude | size, extent, greatness, importance |
| Maternal | motherly, nurturing, caring, solicitous |
| Maul | mangle, tear, shred, maim |
| Melancholy | sad, gloomy, depressed, dejected |
| Mellow | soften, relax, mature, improve |
| Mirth | merriment, gaiety, amusement, laughter |
| Mitigate | lessen, alleviate, moderate, soothe |
| Modify | change, alter, amend, adjust |
| Momentum | impetus, force, power, speed |
| Mortify | humiliate, embarrass, shame, chasten |
| Mull | ponder, consider, contemplate, dwell on |
| Murky | cloudy, unclear, obscure, opaque |
| Mutiny | rebellion, revolt, uprising, insurrection |
| Naive | innocent, inexperienced, artless, credulous |
| Narrative | story, account, tale, report |
| Necessity | need, requirement, essential, requisite |
| Negligent | careless, inattentive, remiss, neglectful |
| Nimble | agile, quick, deft, adroit |
| Nomadic | wandering, roving, itinerant, migratory |
| Noteworthy | significant, important, remarkable, outstanding |
| Notify | inform, apprise, advise, let known |
| Notorious | well known (for bad reasons), infamous, disreputable |
| Novel | new, original, fresh, innovative |
| Nurture | cherish, care for, cultivate, foster |
| Obliged | compelled, required, indebted, grateful |
| Obsolete | outdated, outmoded, antiquated, archaic |
| Oppress | burden, weigh down, subjugate, tyrannize |
| Oration | speech, address, discourse, harangue |
| Orthodox | traditional, conventional, established, accepted |
| Overwhelm | inundate, flood, deluge, suffocate |
| Pamper | spoil, indulge, coddle, cosset |
| Patronize | condescend to, treat with condescension, subsidize |
| Peevish | irritable, fretful, petulant, grumpy |
| Pelt | bombard, throw at, assail, batter |
| Pending | undecided, unsettled, unresolved, awaiting |
| Perceive | notice, observe, discern, apprehend |
| Perish | die, succumb, expire, cease to exist |
| Perjury | lie under oath, false swearing, subornation |
| Permanent | lasting, enduring, perpetual, unchanging |
| Persist | continue, persevere, endure, hold on |
| Perspective | viewpoint, standpoint, outlook, |
| Persuasive | convincing, compelling, effective, |
| Perturb | disturb, upset, disquiet, trouble |
| Pique | Irritate, provoke, offend |
| Pluck | Pull, pick, yank |
| Poised | Composed, graceful, balanced |
| Ponder | Contemplate, mull over, consider |
| Potential | Ability, capacity, promise |
| Precise | Exact, accurate, definite |
| Predatory | Predacious, carnivorous, rapacious |
| Presume | Assume, suppose, take for granted, believe |
| Prevalent | Widespread, common, dominant |
| Preview | Sneak peek, trailer, sample |
| Prior | Previous, before, earlier |
| Profound | Deep, insightful, significant |
| Prominent | Notable, outstanding, conspicuous |
| Proprietor | Owner, manager, operator |
| Prowess | Skill, ability, expertise |
| Punctual | On time, timely, prompt |
| Quench | Extinguish, slake, satisfy |
| Radiant | Glowing, shining, beaming |
| Random | Haphazard, chance, accidental |
| Rant | Rave, rave on, harangue |
| Recede | Retreat, withdraw, ebb |
| Reprimand | Rebuke, scold, admonish |
| Resolve | Decide, settle, determine |
| Resume | Restart, begin again, continue |
| Retort | Reply sharply, counter, snap back |
| Reverberate | Echo, resonate, resound |
| Robust | Strong, vigorous, healthy |
| Rupture | Break, fracture, split |
| Saga | Epic, story, chronicle |
| Sequel | Follow |
| Sham | Fake, fraud, counterfeit |
| Shirk | Avoid, neglect, evade |
| Signify | Mean, denote, represent |
| Simulate | Copy, imitate, mimic |
| Simultaneously | At the same time, concurrently |
| Snare | Trap, catch, entrap |
| Species | Kind, type, sort |
| Spontaneous | Unplanned, impulsive, sudden |
| Status | Position, rank, standing |
| Stodgy | Old |
| Substantial | Significant, considerable, important |
| Subtle | Delicate, refined, understated, faint |
| Sullen | Grumpy, gloomy, sulky |
| Supervise | Oversee, manage, direct |
| Suspense | Uncertainty, anticipation, tension |
| Tamper | Meddle, interfere, manipulate |
| Theory | Hypothesis, explanation, concept |
| Throb | Pulsate, pound, beat |
| Toxic | Poisonous, harmful, deadly |
| Tragedy | Disaster, misfortune, catastrophe |
| Trickle | Drip, seep, flow slowly |
| Trivial | Insignificant, unimportant, minor |
| Uncertainty | Doubt, ambiguity, indecision |
| Unscathed | Unharmed, uninjured, untouched |
| Upright | Vertical, erect, honest |
| Utmost | Greatest, maximum, highest |
| Vengeance | Revenge, retribution, payback |
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