ISEE Middle Level Vocabulary > Group 35
imply
strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)
incentive
a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something
incoherent
(of spoken or written language) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way
indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
intercede
intervene on behalf of another
interpret
understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving) as having a particular meaning or significance
isolate
identify (something) and examine or deal with it separately
jeopardize
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure
mediate
intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
niche
a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
obscure
not clearly expressed or easily understood
pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
perception
a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression
pertinent
elevant or applicable to a particular matter
proponent
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project
punitive
inflicting or intended as punishment
rapport
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well
rationale
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief
reconcile
restore friendly relations between
redundant
not or no longer needed or useful
respective
belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things
sabotage
deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something)
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
technique
a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure
traumatic
emotionally disturbing or distressing
turmoil
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
valid
of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent
verify
make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified
viable
capable of working successfully; feasible
vulnerable
likely to suffer from physical or emotional attack or harm
