ISEE Flashcards
Unorthodox
contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox
Submissive
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
Enthropy
lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder
Traipse
walk or move wearily or reluctantly
Seasoned
accustomed to particular conditions; experienced
Holistic
characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole
Ineffaceable
unable to be erased or forgotten
Transient
lasting only for a short time; impermanent
Insurgent
a rebel or revolutionary
Digression
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
Disavow
deny any responsibility or support for
Dissuade
persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action
Endear
cause to be loved or liked
Enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Dogma
a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
Cacophony
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
Cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy
Esteem
respect and admiration, typically for a person
Tentative
not certain or fixed; provisional
Contemplative
expressing or involving prolonged thought
Emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Deference
humble submission and respect
Guile
sly or cunning intelligence
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive
