isee vocabulary

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Collide

To come into conflict or crash together.

Diminish

To make or become less.

Thwart

To prevent someone from accomplishing something.

Contradict

To assert the opposite of a statement made by someone.

Flexibility

The quality of being adaptable or variable.

Luster

A gentle sheen or soft glow.

Perfection

The state of being free from all flaws or defects.

Apotheosis

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

Remembrance

The action of remembering something.

Reminiscence

A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator.

Memorial

Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event.

Memento

An object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

Comedic

Relating to or characteristic of comedy.

Farcical

Of or resembling a farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Drowsy

Feeling ready to fall asleep.

Somnolent

Sleepy; drowsy.

Nodding

To tilt the head forward and down, often as a sign of agreement or sleepiness.

Soporific

Causing or tending to cause sleep.

Indebted

Owing money or gratitude to someone.

Obligated

Bound to do something, typically by law or morality.

Beholden

Being under obligation to someone.

Appreciative

Feeling or showing gratitude.

Weak

Lacking strength or power.

Tenuous

Very weak or slight.

Frail

Weak and delicate.

Enervated

Lacking in energy or vitality.

Admirable

Deserving respect or approval.

Laudable

Deserving praise and commendation.

Noteworthy

Worthy of attention.

Commendable

Worthy of praise.

Cordial

Warm and friendly.

Amicable

Having a spirit of friendliness.

Collegial

Characterized by collective responsibility and decision-making.

Genial

Friendly and cheerful.

Confident

Feeling or showing certainty about something.

Self-assured

Having confidence in one's own abilities.

Unperturbed

Not worried or concerned.

Sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Extravagant

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

Exorbitant

Unreasonably high; excessive.

Immoderate

Not restrained or moderate.

Vacillate

To waver between different opinions or actions.

Cumbersome

Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use.

Embellish

To make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details.

Dubious

Hesitating or doubting.

Nominate

To propose or recommend someone for a position or an award.

Divisive

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility.

Disrupt

To interrupt the normal course or unity.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Transitory

Not permanent; temporary.

Fleeting

Lasting for a very short time.

Communal

Shared by all members of a community.

Preliminary

Denoting an action or event that precedes or prepares for something.

Motley

Incongruously varied in appearance or character.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Pervasive

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Fastidious

Very attentive to detail.

Persnickety

Fussy about small details.

Frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value.

Trivial

Of little value or importance.

Ardent

Enthusiastic or passionate.

Undulate

To move or go with a wave-like motion.

Torrid

Very hot and dry.

Sweltering

Oppressively hot.

Cadenced

Having or exhibiting a rhythm.

Unpredictable

Not able to be predicted.

Affluent

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Nuance

A subtle difference in meaning or opinion.

Florid

Excessively ornate or elaborate.

Inquisitive

Curious or inquiring.

Surly

Bad-tempered and unfriendly.

Prose

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form.

Veneer

A thin decorative covering.

Embezzle

To steal or misappropriate funds placed in one's trust.

Swindle

To cheat someone out of money or assets.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation.

Palpate

To examine a part of the body by touch.

Tactless

Having a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others.

Contrite

Feeling or expressing remorse.

Exalt

To hold someone or something in very high regard.

Venerable

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age.

Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

Perpetuate

To make something continue indefinitely.

Animosity

Strong hostility.

Arduous

Involving or requiring strenuous effort.

Conspicuous

Standing out so as to be clearly visible.

Listless

Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or concern.

Eclectic

Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.