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SSAT/ISEE ELEMENTARY vocab Flashcards

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abolish

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(v) put an end to

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adhesive

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

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approximate

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

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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)

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burrow

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

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capable

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

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conceal

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

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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

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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

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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

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detrimental

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(adj) tending to cause harm

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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

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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

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fragile

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

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furious

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

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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

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guardian

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

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hardship

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(n) severe suffering or privation

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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

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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

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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

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jagged

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(adj) having rough, sharp points protruding

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jubilation

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(n) a feeling of great happiness and triumph

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kin

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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nonchalant

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

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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

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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

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orchard

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(n) a piece of land planted with fruit trees

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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

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plentiful

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(adj) existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant

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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

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queasy

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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seldom

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

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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

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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

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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

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uproot

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

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valiant

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(adj) possessing or showing courage or determination

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vivid

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

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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

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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

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zany

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

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