ISEE Flashcards
Malign
evil in nature or effect; malevolent
Accrete
grow by accumulation or coalescence
Infirm
not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness
Plausible
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
Concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Amenable
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Feasible
possible or practical to do; practical
Subjugate
bring under domination or control, especially by conquest
Slum
a squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people
Conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
Arable
Fertile
Expedite
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
Pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
Spurn
reject with disdain or contempt
Sparse
thinly dispersed or scattered
Rebuff
reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Slovenly
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
Ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
Meek
Submissive, shy
Amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Rescind
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)
Resplendent
attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous
Iconoclast
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions