ISEE vocab Flashcards
braggart
A person who brags a lot or boasts a lot.
capricious
erratic and unpredictable
concise
to be quick or short
Controversial
subject to debate
economize
avoid wasteful expenditure; be economical; save money
falter
to move, speak, or function hesitatingly or unsteadily; stumble.
He seemed to be winning the race, but the horse faltered in the final stretch.
The soloist prayed that she would not falter during that evening’s performance.
gratified
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
gullible
readily believing and thus easily tricked or deceived.
She was gullible and believed the man’s promise to make her rich if she gave him her money.
haphazard
not organized or based on reason or logic; without aim or purpose.
She has a haphazard way of doing the job, but at least she gets it done.
The locker was filled with a haphazard pile of papers and books.
homely
lacking beauty; plain; unattractive.
inundate
to cover or overspread with water, esp. a very large amount; flood.
The floods inundated the entire coastal region.
to overspread or overwhelm as if with a flood of water; deluge.
The office was inundated with responses to the advertisement.
irate
very angry; furious or indignant.
When she heard about her son being bullied at school, she was irate.
jovial
heartily cheerful, friendly, and merry
knack
an innate special talent
She’s a great interviewer with a knack for getting people to relax and reveal things about themselves.
meager
low in quantity, extent, strength, or richness; scanty or feeble.
With meager funds, the project had to be stopped.
noncommittal
not revealing what one’s preference, feeling, or opinion is.
When pressed to take sides, he gave a noncommittal answer.
notorious
widely known or spoken of, especially for something unfavorable or bad.
obstinate
very stubborn
Omit
to not include (something) through neglect or by decision; leave out.
The paper was getting too long, so she omitted a few paragraphs.
predicament
a difficult or dangerous situation with no obvious solution.
presume
assuming things without proof
revere
1) to respect or cherish with awe; venerate; honor.
2) variant of revers
robust
physically strong, healthy, and energetic.
Among the marathon runners were several robust middle-aged men and women.
having or showing vitality or strength; highly functioning or effective.
The real estate market was particularly robust during that period.
sturdy or durable; well-constructed.
The new backpacks are made of a highly robust material.
requiring strength and endurance.
Containing the flood waters will require robust effort.
hearty or boisterous.
The fans shouted down at the players in their usual robust manner.
full-flavored.
I prefer a robust cup of coffee.
steadfast
reliable; loyal.
a steadfast friend
not likely to change; firmly established.
on a steadfast course
