ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 28
dispatch
send off to a destination or for a purpose
disposition
a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character
distraught
deeply upset and agitated
docile
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group
downright
to an extreme degree; thoroughly
dub
give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something)
durable
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
elapse
(of time) pass or go by
eligible
having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions
elite
a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities
embargo
an official prohibition on any activity
emphasize
make (something) more clearly defined
encompass
include comprehensively
encroach
intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right)
enhance
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
epoch
a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
era
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
eventful
marked by interesting or exciting events
evoke
bring or recall to the conscious mind
evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
exceptional
unusual; not typical
excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
excruciating
mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious
exemplify
be a typical example of
exotic
of a kind not used for ordinary purposes or not ordinarily encountered
exposition
a large public exhibition of art or trade goods
facilitate
make (an action or process) easy or easier
