ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 22
saga
a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents
sequel
something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
sham
a thing that is not what it is purported to be
shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)
signify
be an indication of
simulate
imitate the appearance or character of
simultaneously
at the same time
snare
catch or trap (someone)
species
a kind or sort
spontaneous
performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus
status
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something
stodgy
dull and uninspired
substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth
subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
supervise
observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity)
suspense
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
tamper
nterfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
theory
a set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based
throb
beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily
toxic
poisonous
tragedy
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe
trickle
come or go slowly or gradually
trivial
of little value or importance
uncertainty
the state of being unknown
unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm
upright
(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight
urgent
(of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention
utmost
most extreme; greatest
vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
