ISEE/SSAT Class Set 5

Abrupt

sudden and unexpected

Annex

to add or attach, especially to something larger; a building added to a main structure

Augment

to increase or make larger

Camouflage

a disguise that allows blending in with the surroundings

Cater

to provide what is needed or desired, often in terms of food or service

Cohere

to stick together or be logically connected

Convene

to come together for a meeting or gathering

Crumble

to break into small pieces or fall apart

Culminate

to reach the highest point or final stage

Drench

to soak completely with liquid

Evade

to avoid or escape, often cleverly or deceitfully

Epitome

a perfect example or representation of something

Fluctuate

to change continually; to move up and down unpredictably

Formulate

to create or develop systematically

Inflate

to fill with air or gas; to increase in size or importance

Intercede

to intervene or mediate on behalf of someone else

Meander

to wander aimlessly or take a winding path

Merge

to combine or join together

Minimize

to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree

Moderate

not extreme; to regulate or control

Orient

to align or position something in a specific direction; to adjust to new surroundings

Oscillate

to move back and forth in a regular pattern

Perpetual

continuing indefinitely without stopping

Prosper

to succeed or thrive, especially financially

Recuperate

to recover from illness or exertion

Refine

to improve or purify something

Reform

to make changes in order to improve

Relieve

to reduce pain, distress, or difficulty

Revamp

to renovate or improve

Tedious

long and tiresome

Thrill

a sudden feeling of excitement or joy

Wilt

to become weak or droop, especially due to lack of water