SSAT/ISEE ELEMENTARY vocab

Question 1

abolish

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(v) put an end to

Question 2

adhesive

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(adj) sticky (n) sticky substance to stick objects together; glue

Question 3

approximate

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(adj) close to actual but not exact (v) to come close to smth in quality, nature, quantity

Question 4

blunt

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(adj) 1. not sharp 2. direct and outspoken in a way that someone is not willing to change their actions/opinions (v) to make or become less sharp (n) a hollowed out cigar filled with marijuana (cannabis)

Question 5

burrow

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(n) a hole or tunnel dug by an animal (v) to make a hole or tunnel

Question 6

capable

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(adj) 1. having the ability to do a specified thing 2. able to do what is needed; competent

Question 7

conceal

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(v) 1. keep from sight; hide 2. keep secret; prevent from being noticed

Question 8

contradiction

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(n) 1. a combination of statements/ideas of a situation that are opposed to one another 2. a person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present 3. the statement of a position opposite to one already made

Question 9

debate

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(n) A formal discussion on a topic in a public meeting in which opposing arguments are put forward (v) argue about a subject in a formal manner

Question 10

decline

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(v) 1. To become smaller or decrease 2. to politely refuse (n) A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value

Question 11

detrimental

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(adj) tending to cause harm

Question 12

envy

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(n) A feeling of resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions qualities or luck (v) To desire to have something belonging to someone else

Question 13

evacuate

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(v) 1. remove someone from a place of danger to a safer place 2. to remove contents from a container

Question 14

fragile

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(adj) 1. Easily broken or damaged 2. Flimsy or insubstantial 3. Not strong or sturdy delicate and vulnerable (person)

Question 15

furious

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(adj) 1. Extremely angry 2. full of anger or energy; violent or intense

Question 16

generous

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(adj) Showing a Readiness to give more of something as money or time than it is necessary or expected showing kindness toward others larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary

Question 17

guardian

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(n) Someone who takes care of another or their property

Question 18

hardship

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(n) severe suffering or privation

Question 19

hazard

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(n) 1. a danger or risk 2. chance; probability (v) 1. venture to say something 2. put something at risk of being lost

Question 20

idealism

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(n) 1. the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically 2. any of various systems of thought in which the objects of knowledge are held to be in some way dependent on the activity of mind

Question 21

illuminate

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(v) 1. to make something visible or bright by shining light on it; light up 2. help to clarify or explain

Question 22

jagged

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(adj) having rough, sharp points protruding

Question 23

jubilation

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(n) a feeling of great happiness and triumph

Question 24

kin

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(n) one’s family and relatives (adj) related

Question 25

liberate

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(v) 1. set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted 2. to free from enemy occupation 3. to release someone from a state or situation that limits freedom of thought or behavior

Question 26

luxurious

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(adj) 1. extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense 2. giving self-indulgent or sensuous pleasure

Question 27

moral

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(adj) 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct (n) 1. a lesson learned from a piece of information or experience 2. a person’s standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do

Question 28

myth

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(n) 1. a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events 2. a widely held but false belief or idea

Question 29

nonchalant

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(adj) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm

Question 30

novel

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(n) 1. a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism 2. the literary genre represented or exemplified by novels

Question 31

obsolete

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(adj) 1. no longer produced or used; out of date 2. less developed than formerly or in a related species (v) cause to be or become obsolete by replacing it with something new

Question 32

orchard

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(n) a piece of land planted with fruit trees

Question 33

petrify

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(v) 1. change into a stony concretion by encrusting or replacing its original substance 2. make someone so frightened that they are unable to move

Question 34

plentiful

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(adj) existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant

Question 35

protagonist

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(n) 1. the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel or other fictional text 2. the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation 3. an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea

Question 36

queasy

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(adj) 1. nauseated; feeling sick 2. inducing a feeling of nausea 3. slightly nervous or worried about something

Question 37

restore

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(v) to bring back; reinstate 2. return (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position 3. repair or renovate (a building, work or art, vehicle, etc.) so as to return it to its original condition

Question 38

reveal

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(v) make known to others (n) a final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers

Question 39

route

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(n) a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination (v) send or direct along a specified course

Question 40

salvage

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(v) 1. rescue from loss at sea 2. apprehend and execute without trial 3. the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea

Question 41

seldom

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(adv) not often; rarely (adj) not common; infrequent

Question 42

shabby

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(adj) 1. in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care 2. dressed in old or worn clothes 3. mean and shameful

Question 43

taunt

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(n) a remark in order to anger, wound or provoke someone (v) to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Question 44

tragedy

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(n)and event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character

Question 45

uproot

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(v) 1. pull something out of the ground 2. move someone from their home or a familiar location

Question 46

valiant

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(adj) possessing or showing courage or determination

Question 47

vivid

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(adj) 1. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind 2. intensely deep or bright

Question 48

weary

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(adj) feeling or showing tiredness especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep (v) to cause to become tired

Question 49

withdraw

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(v) 1. remove or take away something from a particular place or position 2. leave or cause to leave a place or situation

Question 50

zany

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(adj) amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic (n) an erratic or eccentric person