ISEE Flashcards
(46 cards)
Contrite
feeling or expressing remorse; affected by guilt.
Expenditure
an amount of money spent.
Extravagant
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Incumbent
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Rogue
a dishonest or unprincipled man.
Slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
Synopsis
A brief summary
Transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
Jovial
cheerful and friendly.
Noncommittal
not expressing a clear opinion or decision
Presume
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
Jagged
having rough, sharp points protruding.
Queasy
nauseated; feeling sick
Defiant
open resistance; bold disobedience.
Embodiment
a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.
Epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Fallow
plowed and left unseeded for a season or more; uncultivated
Feisty
lively, determined, and courageous.
Flaccid
not firm or stiff; loose
Foreseen
Be aware beforehand;to predict
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Ignoble
not honorable in character or purpose.
Innocuous
Not harmful or offensive
Insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.