ISEE practice words 3 Flashcards
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Foment
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try to cause the growth of something bad or harmful
2
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Ameliorate
A
to make something better or less painful
3
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Thesis
A
a statement that a person wants to discuss or prove
4
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Debunk
A
to show that something is not true
5
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Disdain
A
a feeling of strong dislike for something you don’t think deserves respect
6
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Reticent
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not willing to tell people about things
7
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Prevalent
A
common or widespread
8
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Satiate
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to satisfy a need
9
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Meticulous
A
showing extreme or excessive care in thinking about or dealing with small details
10
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Juxtapose
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to place together to create an interesting effect
11
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Congenial
A
suitable or appropriate
12
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Mitigate
A
to make something less harmful or painful
13
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admonish
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to speak in a way that expresses criticism
14
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ridicule
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the act of making fun of somebody in a cruel way
15
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amiable
A
friendly and pleasant
