ISEE Mid Level - Quizlet Flashcards
1
Q
Abduct
A
To kidnap or carry off by force
2
Q
Abound
A
To be plentiful
3
Q
Acclaim
A
Enthusiastic public praise and approval
4
Q
Adage
A
A short traditional saying; a proverb
5
Q
Adjacent
A
Adjoining, next to; near or close
6
Q
Afloat
A
A floating condition; awash, flooded
7
Q
Aghast
A
Shocked; frightened, terrified; taken back
8
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Agility
A
To move quickly and easily; nimbleness of body or mind
9
Q
Allude
A
To refer to casually or indirectly
10
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Amble
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To walk slowly; walk with a leisurely gate
11
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Anguish
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Strong physical or mental pain
12
Q
Aqueduct
A
A large pipe or conduit for carrying water from a distant location
13
Q
Armada
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A big fleet of warships; also used to mean an overwhelming number of something
14
Q
Attract
A
To cause to draw near by some quality or action
15
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Avert
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To ward off; to turn away; to keep from happening
