ISEE Vocabulary Group 5 Flashcards
1
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abeyance
A
state of temporary disuse; suspension
2
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aesthetic
A
set of principles; concerning beauty
3
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annul
A
declare something as invalid
4
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atone
A
make amends or right wrongs
5
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bourgeois
A
of the middle class; or materialistic
6
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clandestine
A
done in secret, usually forbidden
7
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convival
A
friendly, lively, and enjoyable
8
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delinquent
A
tending to commit crimes
9
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diversity
A
state of having variety
10
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emblazon
A
to print or decorate something in a very noticeable way
11
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eulogy
A
spoken or written high praise, especially for someone who recently died or retired from work
12
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fetish
A
obsession; or magical object
13
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grandiloquent
A
extravagant with intent to impress
14
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iconoclast
A
one who strongly opposes generally accepted beliefs and traditions
15
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inaugurate
A
begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
