ISEE Vocabulary > Group 7
Abject
extremely bad and degrading
Affect
influence someone or something
Antecedent
something that existed before
Atrophy
waste away or gradually decline
Bravado
bold manner meant to impress
Clout
influence, sway, or power
Convoluted
extremely complex and difficult
Demagogue
leader appealing to popular desires
Divulge
make information known
Eminent
famous and respected
Euphony
sound that is pleasing to hear
Filament
slender threadlike object or fiber
Gratuitous
uncalled for or unwarranted
Idiosyncrasy
peculiar behavior or way of thinking
Inception
starting point of something
Innocuous
not harmful or offensive
Jeer
make rude or mocking remarks
Lout
man or boy greatly lacking in manners
Miser
one who hoards wealth
Obscene
offensive or disgusting
Pejorative
uncomplimentary or belittling
Pithy
using few, but clever words
Prodigal
wastefully extravagant
Quell
put an end to, usually by force
Repudiate
disown or refuse to accept
Savory
salty, spicy, or morally acceptable
Sterling
excellent or valuable in quality
Swagger
confident and arrogant walk
Truant
one who skips school
Vibrant
full of energy and enthusiasm
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