SSAT/ISEE ELEMENTARY vocab Flashcards
abolish
(v) put an end to
adhesive
(adj) sticky (n) sticky substance to stick objects together; glue
approximate
(adj) close to actual but not exact (v) to come close to smth in quality, nature, quantity
blunt
(adj) 1. not sharp 2. direct and outspoken in a way that someone is not willing to change their actions/opinions (v) to make or become less sharp (n) a hollowed out cigar filled with marijuana (cannabis)
burrow
(n) a hole or tunnel dug by an animal (v) to make a hole or tunnel
capable
(adj) 1. having the ability to do a specified thing 2. able to do what is needed; competent
conceal
(v) 1. keep from sight; hide 2. keep secret; prevent from being noticed
contradiction
(n) 1. a combination of statements/ideas of a situation that are opposed to one another 2. a person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present 3. the statement of a position opposite to one already made
debate
(n) A formal discussion on a topic in a public meeting in which opposing arguments are put forward (v) argue about a subject in a formal manner
decline
(v) 1. To become smaller or decrease 2. to politely refuse (n) A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value
detrimental
(adj) tending to cause harm
envy
(n) A feeling of resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions qualities or luck (v) To desire to have something belonging to someone else
evacuate
(v) 1. remove someone from a place of danger to a safer place 2. to remove contents from a container
fragile
(adj) 1. Easily broken or damaged 2. Flimsy or insubstantial 3. Not strong or sturdy delicate and vulnerable (person)
furious
(adj) 1. Extremely angry 2. full of anger or energy; violent or intense
generous
(adj) Showing a Readiness to give more of something as money or time than it is necessary or expected showing kindness toward others larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary
guardian
(n) Someone who takes care of another or their property
hardship
(n) severe suffering or privation
hazard
(n) 1. a danger or risk 2. chance; probability (v) 1. venture to say something 2. put something at risk of being lost
idealism
(n) 1. the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically 2. any of various systems of thought in which the objects of knowledge are held to be in some way dependent on the activity of mind