ISEE Upper Week 4 Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

dignity

A

self-respect

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2
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dilute

A

make weaker by adding water to something

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3
Q

disavow

A

deny responsibility for

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4
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display

A

to show off something

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5
Q

disputed

A

in disagreement about

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6
Q

dissect

A

cut up something in order to study it

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7
Q

distasteful

A

unpleasant or offensive

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8
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doubtful

A

feeling uncertain about something

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9
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drastic

A

radical and extreme

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10
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drenched

A

thoroughly wet

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11
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duration

A

how long something lasts

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12
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eager

A

wanting to do something very much

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13
Q

economize

A

spend less

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14
Q

endeavor

A

try hard to do or achieve something

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15
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entrust

A

give to someone for protection

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16
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equivalent

A

equal in value

17
Q

esteem

A

respect and admiration

18
Q

euphemism

A

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

19
Q

evade

A

escape or avoid by cleverness or trickery

20
Q

exalt

A

hold someone or something in high regard