ISEE Vocabulary (Lower Level) exam
abode - the place where one lives; home
abroad - in a foreign country
absurd - ridiculous
abundant - present in great quantity
accompany - be a companion to somebody
affection - a positive feeling of liking
aloft - at or to great height
altitude - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
anguish - extreme distress of body or mind
anonymous - nameless
,ISEE Vocabulary (Lower Level) exam
antagonist - opponent
antic - act as or like a clown
apathy - an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
apparel - clothing in general
apprehensive - fearful or anxious, especially about the future
arid - lacking sufficient water or rainfall
aroma - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
astound - amaze, stun
awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
, ISEE Vocabulary (Lower Level) exam
banquet - a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
benevolent - generous in providing aid to others
blatant - obvious
bluster - vain and empty boasting
boycott - refuse to sponsor
brawl - a noisy fight in a crowd
bungle - spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
campaign - several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually
within geographical and temporal constraints)
captivate - attract
abode - the place where one lives; home
abroad - in a foreign country
absurd - ridiculous
abundant - present in great quantity
accompany - be a companion to somebody
affection - a positive feeling of liking
aloft - at or to great height
altitude - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
anguish - extreme distress of body or mind
anonymous - nameless
,ISEE Vocabulary (Lower Level) exam
antagonist - opponent
antic - act as or like a clown
apathy - an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
apparel - clothing in general
apprehensive - fearful or anxious, especially about the future
arid - lacking sufficient water or rainfall
aroma - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
astound - amaze, stun
awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
, ISEE Vocabulary (Lower Level) exam
banquet - a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
benevolent - generous in providing aid to others
blatant - obvious
bluster - vain and empty boasting
boycott - refuse to sponsor
brawl - a noisy fight in a crowd
bungle - spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
campaign - several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually
within geographical and temporal constraints)
captivate - attract