ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 21
perturb
make (someone) anxious or unsettled
pique
stimulate (interest or curiosity)
pluck
catch hold of and pull quickly
poised
having a composed and self-assured manner
ponder
think about (something) carefully
potential
having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
precise
marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail
predatory
seeking to exploit or oppress others
presume
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
prevalent
widespread in a particular area at a particular time
preview
an inspection or viewing of something before it is bought or becomes generally known and available
prior
existing or coming before in time, order, or importance
profound
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
prominent
important; famous
proprietor
the owner of a business, or a holder of property
prowess
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
punctual
happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time
quench
stifle or suppress (a feeling)
radiant
sending out light; shining or glowing brightly
random
made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision
rant
speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way
rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
recede
go or move back or further away from a previous position
reprimand
scold (someone), especially officially
resolve
firm determination to do something
resume
begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption
retort
a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark
reverberate
have continuing and serious effects
robust
strong and healthy; vigorous
rupture
break or burst suddenly
