ISEE/SSAT Class Set 6

Aquatic

relating to water; living or growing in water

Arid

extremely dry or lacking moisture; lacking interest or excitement

Barren

unable to produce vegetation; unproductive or empty

Brink

the edge of something, often a high point or a critical moment

Celestial

relating to the sky, space, or the heavens

Deluge

a severe flood; an overwhelming amount of something

Domain

an area of control or expertise; a specific territory or field

Eerie

strange and unsettling; mysterious or spooky

Exotic

foreign, unusual, or strikingly different

Fertile

capable of producing abundant crops or offspring; rich in resources

Flaccid

soft and lacking firmness; weak or limp

Flourish

to grow, thrive, or prosper

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect due to size, strength, or difficulty

Frigid

extremely cold; lacking warmth or friendliness

Haven

a safe place or shelter

Harbor

a sheltered area of water for ships; to give refuge or protection

Idyllic

extremely peaceful, picturesque, or ideal

Insulate

to protect from heat, cold, or noise; to isolate

Lush

rich in vegetation; luxurious or abundant

Malady

a disease or illness; a serious problem

Obscure

difficult to see, understand, or know; not well-known

Offspring

the young of an animal or human; descendants

Placid

calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

Portal

a grand entrance or doorway, often to another world or realm

Refuge

a safe place or shelter from danger or distress

Rind

the tough outer skin of fruit, cheese, or other substances

Sacred

holy or deserving of great respect

Serene

peaceful, calm, and untroubled

Sumptuous

luxurious, rich, or expensive-looking

Terrestrial

relating to the earth or land

Thermal

related to heat or temperature

Translucent

allowing some light to pass through but not completely clear