Summary 50+ Page ISEE Vocabulary Study Guide

UPPER LEVEL ISEE / SSAT VOCABULARY WORDS
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1. **Abandon**
- **Definition**: To leave something behind or give up on it.
- **Synonyms**: Forsake, desert, relinquish


2. **Abundant**
- **Definition**: Present in large quantities; plentiful.
- **Synonyms**: Ample, profuse, copious


3. **Acclaim**
- **Definition**: To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
- **Synonyms**: Applaud, commend, laud


4. **Adhere**
- **Definition**: To stick firmly to something; to follow closely.
- **Synonyms**: Cling, attach, comply


5. **Adversity**
- **Definition**: Difficulties or misfortune.
- **Synonyms**: Hardship, challenge, misfortune


6. **Advocate**
- **Definition**: To support or recommend a particular cause or
policy.
- **Synonyms**: Supporter, champion, proponent

,7. **Alleviate**
- **Definition**: To make suffering or a problem less severe.
- **Synonyms**: Relieve, ease, reduce


8. **Ambiguous**
- **Definition**: Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.
- **Synonyms**: Vague, unclear, uncertain


9. **Amicable**
- **Definition**: Characterized by friendliness and absence of
discord.
- **Synonyms**: Friendly, cordial, congenial


10. **Anomaly**
- **Definition**: Something that deviates from the standard or
expected.
- **Synonyms**: Irregularity, exception, deviation


11. **Anticipate**
- **Definition**: To expect or predict.
- **Synonyms**: Expect, foresee, predict


12. **Apathy**
- **Definition**: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- **Synonyms**: Indifference, unconcern, lethargy


13. **Arduous**
- **Definition**: Involving a lot of effort and difficulty.

, - **Synonyms**: Challenging, strenuous, laborious


14. **Articulate**
- **Definition**: Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and
effectively.
- **Synonyms**: Eloquent, fluent, expressive


15. **Assertive**
- **Definition**: Having a confident and forceful personality.
- **Synonyms**: Confident, self-assured, forceful


16. **Astute**
- **Definition**: Having the ability to accurately assess situations
or people; shrewd.
- **Synonyms**: Perceptive, sharp, insightful


17. **Avarice**
- **Definition**: Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
- **Synonyms**: Greed, cupidity, rapacity


18. **Benevolent**
- **Definition**: Well-meaning and kindly.
- **Synonyms**: Kind, charitable, generous


19. **Candid**
- **Definition**: Truthful and straightforward; frank.
- **Synonyms**: Honest, open, sincere

, 20. **Coherent**
- **Definition**: Logical and consistent; clear.
- **Synonyms**: Clear, logical, rational


21. **Complacent**
- **Definition**: Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with
oneself.
- **Synonyms**: Self-satisfied, smug, unconcerned


22. **Concur**
- **Definition**: To agree or have the same opinion.
- **Synonyms**: Agree, coincide, consent


23. **Conjecture**
- **Definition**: An opinion or conclusion formed on incomplete
information.
- **Synonyms**: Guess, hypothesis, speculation


24. **Conspicuous**
- **Definition**: Easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.
- **Synonyms**: Obvious, noticeable, prominent


25. **Contemplate**
- **Definition**: To think deeply about something.
- **Synonyms**: Consider, ponder, reflect


26. **Copious**
- **Definition**: Abundant in supply or quantity.