ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 25
bamboozle
fool or cheat (someone)
ban
officially or legally prohibit
bellow
shout something with a deep loud roar
benefit
an advantage or profit gained from something
beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something
bestow
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)
bewilder
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused
bigot
a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions
blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
bleak
(of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome
braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
brawl
a rough or noisy fight or quarrel
browse
survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way
bystander
a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part
candid
truthful and straightforward; frank
canine
relating to or resembling a dog or dogs
canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
capable
open to or admitting of something
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
capsize
(of a boat) overturn in the water
casual
relaxed and unconcerned
casualty
a person or thing badly affected by an event or situation
cater
try to satisfy (a particular need or demand)
cause
a principle, aim, or movement that, because of a deep commitment, one is prepared to defend or advocate
characterize
describe the distinctive nature or features of
chorus
a simultaneous utterance of something by many people
citadel
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
cite
mention as an example
civilization
the comfort and convenience of modern life, regarded as available only in towns and cities
clad
clothed
