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Emiko > ISEE Middle Word Bank D - I > Flashcards

ISEE Middle Word Bank D - I Flashcards

1
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dawdle

A

waste time, be slow

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debate

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an argument / to argue

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debt

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something that is owed (usually money)

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decline

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become smaller fewer or less

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decree

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an official order by a legal authortiy

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defensive

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used to defend or protect

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defiant

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boldly resistant

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deficient

A

lacking in something

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dejection

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a sad and depressed state

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deliberate

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done on purpose OR done very carefully

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delicate

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very fine in texture or structure

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12
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desolate

A

both deserted of people and depressing

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despair

A

the complete loss or absence of hope

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detest

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to hate

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15
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detrimental

A

tending to cause harm

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devotion

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love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for someone or some cause

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dignity

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self-respect

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dilute

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make weaker by adding water to something

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disavow

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deny responsibility for

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disgraced

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having fallen from favor or a good position, usually because of something shameful

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dismayed

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distressed, sorrowful

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disputed

A

in disagreement about

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distasteful

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unpleasant or offensive

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distort

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twist out of shape

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diversity

A

variety

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domestic

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relating to home

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dominate

A

exercise control over

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drastic

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radical and extreme

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dubious

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doubtful

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duration

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how long something lasts

31
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economize

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spend less

32
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egotist

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a person who’s very self-absorbed

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elegant

A

pleasingly graceful and stylish in manner

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elongate

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make something longer

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endeavor

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try hard to do or achieve something

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entrust

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give to someone for protection

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equivalent

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equal in value

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eradicate

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destroy completely

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erratic

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unpredictable

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esteem

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respect and admiration

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euphemism

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a mild word or expression used instead too harsh or blunt (ex. passed away instead of died)

42
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evacuate

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remove from a place of danger to a safe place

43
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evade

A

escape or avoid by cleverness or trickery

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exalt

A

hold someone or something in high regard

45
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exile

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to force someone out of their native country

46
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exquisite

A

extremely beautiful and often delicate

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extinct

A

having no living members

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feisty

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lively and courageous

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flatter

A

give insincere compliments

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fragile

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easily broken

51
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fundamental

A

basic

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generous

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readiness to give more than expected

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genuine

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authentic, sincere

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glint

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give out small flashes of light

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graceful

A

showing grace or elegance

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hardship

A

severe suffering

57
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hazard

A

a danger or risk

58
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hesitate

A

pause before saying something usually because of uncertainty

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idealism

A

believing that perfection is attainable

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illuminate

A

light up

61
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illustrate

A

provide with pictures OR explain by using examples

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imply

A

suggest that something is true

63
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incision

A

a surgical cut made in the skin

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