ISEE Upper Week 1 Part 1 Flashcards

1
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abdicate

A

give up one’s throne

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2
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abundant

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plentiful, a lot of

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3
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admonish

A

warn or reprimand

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4
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adversary

A

opponent

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5
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agenda

A

a list of things to be done or discussed

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6
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aggrandize

A

increase the power, status, or wealth of

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7
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allege

A

claim that someone has done something wrong

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8
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aloof

A

not friendly; cool, distant

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9
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altruism

A

caring about others, usually giving to them

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10
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ameliorate

A

make something better

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11
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amiable

A

friendly

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12
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androgynous

A

neither male nor female

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13
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antagonistic

A

showing hostility towards someone

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14
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antipathy

A

hatred

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15
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apprehension

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fear

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16
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ascertain

A

find out for sure

17
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aspect

A

a particular feature of something

18
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assail

A

make a violent attack on

19
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astute

A

clever

20
Q

auspicious

A

a sign of future success