ISEE Upper Level Vocabulary

What is the word for 'one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions'?

• iconoclast

• conformist

• traditionalist

• devotee

• follower

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the word for 'flawless'?

• impeccable

• fragile

• mediocre

• imperfect

• clumsy

What is the word for 'proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects'?

• insidious

• benign

• overt

• beneficial

• obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the word for 'unstoppable'?

• implacable

• fragile

• temporary

• avoidable

• hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

What is the word for 'lazy'?

• indolent

• energetic

• diligent

• active

• hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At a party, Grace kept everyone laughing with her humorous or playful stories. What word best describes Grace's behavior?

• jocular

• melancholy

• tedious

• hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the word for 'talkative'?

• loquacious

• taciturn

• reticent

• laconic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the word for 'lifeless; lacking energy'?

• listless

• vivid

• energetic

• animated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the word for 'silly/foolish person'?

• loon

• genius

• scholar

• sage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the word for 'excessive desire to save money'?

• miserliness

• generosity

• prodigality

• indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4