ISEE Lower Level Vocabulary > Group 9
Evolve
Verb: develop gradually; especially from a simple to complex form
Exaggerate
Verb: represent something as being larger or greater than it really is
Examine
Verb: inspect something in detail to determine its nature or condition
Excel
Verb: be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Excessive
Adjective: more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
Exclude
Verb: deny someone access to a place, group, or privilege
Expanse
Noun: an area of something presenting a wide, continuous surface
Exploit
Verb: make full use of and derive benefit from
Expose
Verb: make something visible by uncovering it
Extinct
Adjective: having no living members
Extract
Factor
Noun: a circumstance that influences a result
Fade
Verb: gradually grow faint and disappear
Failure
Noun: lack of success; the omission of expected action
Faithful
Adjective: loyal, constant, and steadfast
Favorable
Adjective: expressing approval; to the advantage of someone
Feat
Noun: an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Feature
Noun: a distinct attribute of something; Verb: have a prominent attribute
Federal
Adjective: relating to a government system where states unify broadly
Ferocious
Adjective: savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
Festival
Noun: a day or period of celebration
Fidget
Verb: make small movements, especially out of nervousness
Finance
Noun: the management of large amounts of money; Verb: provide funding for
Firm
Adjective: having a solid structure; Verb: make something physically solid
Focus
Noun: the center of interest; Verb: pay particular attention to
Force
Verb: make someone do something against their will; Noun: strength, energy
Forecast
Verb: to predict or estimate; Noun: a prediction about the future
Former
Adjective: having previously filled a particular role
Formulate
Verb: create or devise methodically
Fortunate
Adjective: favored by good luck or fortune
