ISEE Vocab Words

Question 1

Grave

Answer 1

not cheerful or smiling; serious; solemn

Question 2

Foment

Answer 2

an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action; instigate

Question 3

Inarticulate

Answer 3

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly; tongue-tied

Question 4

Ameliorate

Answer 4

make better; improve

Question 5

Debunk

Answer 5

expose the falseness or hollowness of; discredit

Question 6

Disdain

Answer 6

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt

Question 7

Reticent

Answer 7

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Question 8

Prevalent

Answer 8

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time; old-fashioned

Question 9

Satiate

Answer 9

satisfied to the full; fill

Question 10

Candid

Answer 10

truthful and straightforward; frank

Question 11

Emulate

Answer 11

imitate

Question 12

Taint

Answer 12

handle

Question 13

Enigma

Answer 13

a person or thing that is mysterious; mystery

Question 14

Detrimental

Answer 14

tending to cause harm; injurious

Question 15

Meticulous

Answer 15

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise; finicky

Question 16

Juxtapose

Answer 16

placed side by side

Question 17

Congenial

Answer 17

pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own; friendly

Question 18

Mitigate

Answer 18

make less severe; ease

Question 19

Elusive

Answer 19

difficult to find, catch, or achieve; slippery

Question 20

Admonished

Answer 20

warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 21

Opaque

Answer 21

not able to be seen through

Question 22

Diminish

Answer 22

make or become less