ISEE Vocabulary Group 1 Flashcards
1
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abase
A
to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
2
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adulterate
A
to make impure, weaken the quality of
3
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ancillary
A
providing necessary support to primary activities
4
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assuage
A
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
5
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boisterous
A
noisy, cheerful, and rowdy
6
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circumspect
A
carefully consider all options
7
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contravene
A
to contradict, oppose, violate
8
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deficient
A
not having enough; lacking
9
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disparate
A
made up of different parts
10
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emancipate
A
to free from slavery; to release or liberate
11
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espionage
A
the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
12
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feasible
A
possible, able to be done
13
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glib
A
fluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual
14
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hubris
A
excessive pride or self-confidence
15
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impugn
A
attack as false by words or argument; call into question
