ISEE/SSAT Middle Week 2 Part 2 Flashcards

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anxious

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worried, nervous

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2
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arbitrary

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based on random choice, rather than reason

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3
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arid

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very dry

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4
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aspiration

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hope of achieving something

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5
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assent

A

expression of approval

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6
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assess

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to evaluate

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7
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barrage

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concentrated attack, usually with many things (i.e. bullets, words, etc.)

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8
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barren

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empty of meaning or value

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9
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bashful

A

shy

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10
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bastion

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a fortress

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11
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brash

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confident in a rude, loud way

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12
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brazen

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bold and without shame

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13
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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank

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14
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coerce

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persuade someone to do something using force or threats

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15
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commodities

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goods to be bought and sold

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16
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compassion

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sympathetic pity and concern for the suffering of others

17
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compel

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force someone to do something

18
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comprehensive

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complete; including everything

19
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concise

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a lot of information in only a few clear words

20
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condone

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accept and allow to continue