ISEE Vocabulary Group 4 Flashcards
aberration
not normal and unwelcome
advocate
publically support something (verb and noun)
annihilate
destroy utterly or obliterate
athiest
does not believe in a higher power/god
boor
unrefined, ill‐mannered person
clamor
shout loudly and insistently
convalesce
recover health and strength
dither
be indecisive about something
deletrious
causing harm or damage
embellish
make interesting by adding details
ethos
appeals to one’s morals or ethics
fervent
having passionate intensity
gouge
overcharge money; make a hole
hypothetical
existing only as an idea or concept
implacable
unappeasable or unforgiving
inapt
not suitable or appropriate in a certain context (note: different than inept)
jargon
special words used by a specific group; difficult to understand, ex. legal jargon
lofty
high, impressive, or self‐important
misanthrope
one who dislikes humankind
obfuscate
cloud, obscure, or make unclear
paradox
an outcome contradicting logic
pilgrimage
religious or spiritual journey
prevalent
widespread or popular
quandary
uncertain or difficult situation
