ISEE Vocabulary > Group 14
Abundant
existing in large quantities
Agile
able to move quickly and easily
Aplomb
self‐confidence or poise
Avarice
extreme greed for material gain
Bygone
gone by or in the past
Collate
collect and combine in order
Covert
secret or not openly displayed
Derelict
in poor condition due to neglect
Drivel
silly nonsense or gibberish
Endow
gift a quality, ability, or asset
Exodus
mass departure of people
Flounder
struggle helplessly or be confused
Gullible
easily persuaded to believe
Imbecile
a stupid or idiotic person
Incongruous
not in harmony with something
Insolvent
unable to pay debts owed
Labyrinth
maze; confusing arrangement
Magnanimous
very generous or forgiving
Morose
gloomy and ill‐ tempered
Occlude
stop, close up, or obstruct
Patronize
talk down to with fake kindness
Plethora
large or excessive amount
Progeny
descendent or offspring
Radiate
clearly show a feeling or quality
Respite
short period of rest from difficulty
Sedate
calm, unhurried, and dignified
Stymie
prevent or hinder progress of
Tedious
boring, tiresome, or monotonous
Turpitude
wickedness or depravity
Virtuous
righteous, moral, or ethical
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