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
illuminate
(v) 1. to make something visible or bright by shining light on it; light up 2. help to clarify or explain
jagged
(adj) having rough, sharp points protruding
jubilation
(n) a feeling of great happiness and triumph
kin
(n) one’s family and relatives (adj) related
liberate
(v) 1. set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted 2. to free from enemy occupation 3. to release someone from a state or situation that limits freedom of thought or behavior
luxurious
(adj) 1. extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense 2. giving self-indulgent or sensuous pleasure
moral
(adj) 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct (n) 1. a lesson learned from a piece of information or experience 2. a person’s standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do
myth
(n) 1. a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events 2. a widely held but false belief or idea
nonchalant
(adj) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm
novel
(n) 1. a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism 2. the literary genre represented or exemplified by novels
obsolete
(adj) 1. no longer produced or used; out of date 2. less developed than formerly or in a related species (v) cause to be or become obsolete by replacing it with something new
orchard
(n) a piece of land planted with fruit trees
petrify
(v) 1. change into a stony concretion by encrusting or replacing its original substance 2. make someone so frightened that they are unable to move
plentiful
(adj) existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant
protagonist
(n) 1. the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel or other fictional text 2. the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation 3. an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea
queasy
(adj) 1. nauseated; feeling sick 2. inducing a feeling of nausea 3. slightly nervous or worried about something
restore
(v) to bring back; reinstate 2. return (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position 3. repair or renovate (a building, work or art, vehicle, etc.) so as to return it to its original condition
reveal
(v) make known to others (n) a final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers
route
(n) a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination (v) send or direct along a specified course
salvage
(v) 1. rescue from loss at sea 2. apprehend and execute without trial 3. the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea
seldom
(adv) not often; rarely (adj) not common; infrequent
shabby
(adj) 1. in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care 2. dressed in old or worn clothes 3. mean and shameful
taunt
(n) a remark in order to anger, wound or provoke someone (v) to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
tragedy
(n)and event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character
uproot
(v) 1. pull something out of the ground 2. move someone from their home or a familiar location
valiant
(adj) possessing or showing courage or determination
vivid
(adj) 1. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind 2. intensely deep or bright
weary
(adj) feeling or showing tiredness especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep (v) to cause to become tired
withdraw
(v) 1. remove or take away something from a particular place or position 2. leave or cause to leave a place or situation
zany
(adj) amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic (n) an erratic or eccentric person
