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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