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ISEE middle vocab
9th grade hard words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive | Thorough, detailed, exhaustive |
| Credible | Believable, trustworthy, reliable |
| Cursory | Superficial, hasty, brief |
| Cynic | Disbeliever, skeptic, misanthrope |
| Dearth | Scarcity, lack, shortage |
| Debilitating | Weakening, crippling, enfeebling |
| Deficient | Lacking, inadequate, insufficient |
| Demonstrate | Show, prove, exhibit |
| Detract | Take away from, diminish, disparage |
| Digress | Stray from the topic, wander off course |
| Dilemma | Difficult choice, predicament, double bind |
| Distort | Twist, misrepresent, warp |
| Diversion | Distraction, entertainment, pastime |
| Elation | Exhilaration, joy, rapture |
| Elicit | Draw out, evoke, provoke |
| Establish | Set up, found, create |
| Exacerbate | Worsen, aggravate, intensify |
| Expansion | Growth, enlargement, increase |
| Expectation | Anticipation, hope, belief |
| Explicit | Clear, direct, unambiguous |
| Express | Voice, communicate, convey |
| Falter | Hesitate, waver, stumble |
| Familiar | Well known, accustomed to, acquainted with |
| Feign | Pretend, fake, simulate |
| Fluctuate | Change, sway, vary |
| Formulate | Develop, create, design |
| Gist | Essence, core meaning, central idea |
| Hypothetical | Theoretical, assumed, conjectural |
| Implausible | Unbelievable, unlikely, improbable |
| Implication | Suggestion, meaning implied |
| Imply | Hint at, suggest, indicate |
| Incentive | Motivation, inducement, stimulus |
| Incoherent | Rambling, unintelligible, unclear |
| Indolent | Lazy, lethargic, sluggish |
| Intercede | Mediate, intervene, step in |
| Interpret | Explain, construe, understand |
| Isolate | Separate, segregate, detach |
| Jeopardize | Endanger, put at risk, threaten, in peril |
| Mediate | Negotiate, settle, intervene |
| Niche | Specialized market, specialized area, specific role |
| Pacify | Calm, appease, soothe |
| Perception | Understanding, view, interpretation |
| Pertinent | Relevant, applicable, to the point |
| Proponent | Advocate, supporter, champion |
| Punitive | Punishing, disciplinary, chastising |
| Rapport | Harmony, understanding, connection |
| Rationale | Reason, justification, explanation |
| Reconcile | Settle, bring together again, make compatible |
| Redundant | Unnecessary, repetitive, superfluous |
| Respective | Individual, particular, belonging to each |
| Sabotage | Damage, hinder, undermine |
| Scrutiny | Examination, close inspection, investigation |
| Squander | Waste, misuse, fritter away |
| Technique | Method, approach, skill |
| Traumatic | Shocking, distressing, deeply disturbing |
| Turmoil | Upheaval, chaos, disorder |
| Valid | Sound, legitimate, justified |
| Verify | Confirm, substantiate, prove, check |
| Viable | Feasible, workable, practical |
| Vulnerable | Susceptible, defenseless, open to attack |
| abrupt | sudden, hasty, sharp |
| affluent | wealthy, rich, prosperous |
| allege | claim, assert, declare |
| ambition | goal, desire, aspiration |
| appease | pacify, satisfy, calm |
| appraise | evaluate, assess, estimate |
| arrogant | haughty, conceited, boastful |
| asset | advantage, resource, benefit |
| barren | empty, sterile, unproductive |
| banter | teasing, joking, playful talk |
| belligerent | hostile, aggressive, warlike |
| cache | hiding place, store, hoard, stash |
| console | comfort, solace, soothe |
| contrite | remorseful, apologetic, repentant |
| crude | rough, unrefined, vulgar |
| deception | trickery, fraud, deceit |
| demolition | destruction, razing, wrecking |
| descendant | offspring, heir, progeny |
| devout | religious, pious, dedicated |
| disuse | neglect, abandonment, disrepair |
| economize | save, conserve |
| endorse | support, approve, back |
| equilibrium | balance, stability, evenness |
| expenditure | spending, cost, outlay |
| extravagant | wasteful, lavish, excessive |
| falter | hesitate, stumble, waver |
| gratified | pleased, satisfied, delighted |
| haphazard | random, chance, careless |
| homely | plain, unattractive, ordinary |
| hinder | obstruct, impede, hamper |
| hoard | accumulate, store, gather |
| ignorant | unaware, uninformed, uneducated |
| immune | resistant, protected, exempt |
| impeccable | flawless, perfect, faultless |
| impostor | fraud, deceiver, charlatan |
| impromptu | unplanned, spontaneous, improvised |
| incessant | continuous, nonstop, endless |
| incite | provoke, stir up, instigate |
| incumbent | obligatory, necessary, required |
| inquisitive | curious, inquiring, investigative |
| keen | eager, enthusiastic, sharp |
| lull | calm, quiet, pause |
| memoir | autobiography, recollection, narrative, chronicle, reminiscence |
| muse | ponder, meditate, contemplate, reflect |
| mythic | legendary, fabulous, mythical |
| neglect | ignore, disregard, overlook |
| novice | beginner, newcomer, amateur, neophyte, rookie, tyro |
| nuance | subtlety, shade, gradation |
| noncommittal | undecided, neutral, vague |
| obedient | compliant, submissive, dutiful |
| obscure | unclear, vague, unknown |
| obstruction | blockage, hindrance, barrier |
| obstinate | stubborn, determined, inflexible |
| omit | leave out, exclude, skip |
| peak | summit, top, climax |
| predicament | difficult situation, dilemma, plight |
| revere | respect, honor, venerate |
| steadfast | loyal, faithful, resolute |
| thrive | flourish, prosper, succeed |
| urgent | pressing, imperative, critical |
| vigorous | strong, energetic, active |
| willful | obstinate, determined, intentional |
| wrath | anger, fury, rage |
| yearn | long, crave, desire |
| peeve | annoy, irritate, bother |
| plunder | steal, loot, rob, pillage |
| prophet | predictor, forecaster, seer |
| quest | search, pursuit, expedition |
| rebuke | criticize, reprimand, scold |
| reckless | careless, rash, impulsive |
| refine | improve, purify, perfect |
| remedy | cure, solution, treatment |
| remorse | guilt, regret, sorrow, contrition |
| repel | drive away, repulse, disgust |
| resilience | strength, toughness, endurance |
| restraint | control, self control, moderation |
| revenue | income, earnings, profit |
| rogue | scoundrel, villain, rascal |
| sage | wise, sensible, experienced |
| sentimental | emotional, romantic, nostalgic |
| skeptical | doubtful, questioning, suspicious |
| slander | defamation, libel, calumny |
| stronghold | fortress, bastion, citadel |
| succumb | yield, give in, surrender |
| synopsis | summary, outline, abstract |
| timid | shy, fearful, hesitant |
| transgression | offense, sin, crime |
| undermine | weaken, sabotage, subvert |
| vigilant | watchful, alert, attentive |
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