Incorrect isee practice words Flashcards

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Pacify

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soothe

to cause someone to be calm or quiet.

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Presume

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Suppose

to think that something is true without knowing.

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Torrid

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Hot

very hot and usually dry.

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Insolently

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Haughtily

having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better than other people.

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Capital

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primary

chief in importance or influence.

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Repress

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prevent

to not allow yourself to do or express something.

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Endure

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stick with

to experience pain or suffering for a long time.

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Apathy

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indifference

the feeling of not having very much emotion or interest.

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Omniscient

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All-Knowing

knowing everything.

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Transgress

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violate

to do something that is not allowed.

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congenital

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inborn

existing since birth.

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popular

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accepted

liked by many people.

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Opaque

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Unclear

not transparent.

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Perturb

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make anxious or unsettled.

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Astute

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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations.

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Asylum

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shelter and support for people who are mentally ill.

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Hamlet

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small settlement, with population usually under 100

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Circumvent

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find a way around

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Diligent

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persistent, hard working

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Gregarious

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Fond of company, social

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Incessant

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continuing without pause

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Tacit

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Understood before being directly said

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Sporadic

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Occurring rarely