ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 29
fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
famished
extremely hungry
fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently
fend
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
ferret
look around in a place or container in search of something
flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
flustered
(someone) to be agitated or confused
foreboding
a feeling that something bad will happen
forfeit
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
formula
a method, statement, or procedure for achieving something
fortify
strengthen or invigorate (someone) mentally or physically
foster
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)
gaunt
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
generation
a single stage in the development of a type of people or product
gingerly
in a careful or cautious manner
glut
an excessively abundant supply of something
grapple
struggle with or work hard to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge)
grope
feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands
gullible
easily persuaded to believe something
haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
haven
a place of safety or refuge
heritage
valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations
hindrance
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
hover
remain at or near a particular level
humane
having or showing compassion or benevolence
imperative
of vital importance; crucial
inaugurate
begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
incense
make (someone) very angry
indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
