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SAT Vocabulary - I
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11th Grade
09/04/2014
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Term
ibidem
 Definition
in the same place
Term
ichthyology
 Definition
study of fish
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iconoclast
 Definition
one who rails against sacred institutions
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idiosyncrasy
 Definition
peculiarity
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idyllic
 Definition
natural, picturesque
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ignoble
 Definition
dishonorable
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ilk
 Definition
class, clan
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illicit
 Definition
unlawful
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illimitable
 Definition
limitless
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illusory
 Definition
fleeting
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illustrious
 Definition
famous
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imbibe
 Definition
drink
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imbue
 Definition
infuse
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immaculate
 Definition
spotlessly clean
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immaterial
 Definition
irrelevant
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immense
 Definition
huge
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immerse
 Definition
bathe
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imminent
 Definition
about to happen
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immobile
 Definition
still
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immolate
 Definition
sacrifice
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imperceptible
 Definition
slight, intangible
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immunity
 Definition
exemption from prosecution
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imperialism
 Definition
colonialism
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immure
 Definition
build a wall around
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imperil
 Definition
endanger
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immutable
 Definition
unchangeable
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imperious
 Definition
domineering
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impair
 Definition
injure
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impertinent
 Definition
insolent
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impale
 Definition
pierce
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imperturbable
 Definition
calm
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impartial
 Definition
not biased
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impervious
 Definition
impenetrable
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impasse
 Definition
deadlock
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impetuous
 Definition
impulsive
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impassioned
 Definition
fiery, emotional
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impetus
 Definition
stimulus, spark
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impassive
 Definition
calm
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impinge
 Definition
encroach, touch
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impeach
 Definition
accuse, charge
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implant
 Definition
instill
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impeccable
 Definition
faultless
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implausible
 Definition
unlikely
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impecunious
 Definition
indigent
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implement
 Definition
carry out, execute
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impede
 Definition
hinder
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implicate
 Definition
incriminate
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impediment
 Definition
obstacle
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implicit
 Definition
implied
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impel
 Definition
urge, force
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implore
 Definition
entreat
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impending
 Definition
approaching
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implosion
 Definition
bursting inward
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imperative
 Definition
vital, pressing
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impolitic
 Definition
unwise
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imposing
 Definition
intimidating
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imponderable
 Definition
difficult to estimate
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imposition
 Definition
intrusion
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import
 Definition
meaning, significance
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impotent
 Definition
powerless
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importune
 Definition
urgent request
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impound
 Definition
seize
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imprecation
 Definition
curse, inculcate
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impregnable
 Definition
invincible
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impresario
 Definition
promoter
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impressionable
 Definition
susceptible, easily influenced
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impressionism
 Definition
a style of painting
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imprimatur
 Definition
sanction
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impromptu
 Definition
spontaneous
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improvise
 Definition
invent
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impudence
 Definition
insolence
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impugn
 Definition
criticize
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impulse
 Definition
inclination
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impulsive
 Definition
to act suddenly
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impunity
 Definition
exemption from harm
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impute
 Definition
charge
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in toto
 Definition
in full, entirely
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inadvertent
 Definition
unintentional
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inadvisable
 Definition
not recommended
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inalienable
 Definition
that which cannot be taken away
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inane
 Definition
vacuous, stupid
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inanimate
 Definition
inorganic, lifeless
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inaudible
 Definition
cannot be heard
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inaugurate
 Definition
induct
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inborn
 Definition
innate
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incandescent
 Definition
brilliant
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incantation
 Definition
chant
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incapacitate
 Definition
disable
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incarcerate
 Definition
imprison
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incarnate
 Definition
embody, personify
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incendiary
 Definition
inflammatory
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incense
 Definition
enrage
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incentive
 Definition
stimulus
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incessant
 Definition
unceasing
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incest
 Definition
sex among family members
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inchoate
 Definition
just begun
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incidental
 Definition
insignificant, minor
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incinerate
 Definition
bum
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incipient
 Definition
beginning
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incision
 Definition
cut
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incisive
 Definition
keen, penetrating
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incite
 Definition
foment, provoke
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incivility
 Definition
disdain
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inclement
 Definition
harsh
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inclusive
 Definition
comprehensive
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incognito
 Definition
disguised
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incommunicado
 Definition
unable to communicate with others
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incomparable
 Definition
peerless
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incompatibility
 Definition
inability to live in harmony
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inconceivable
 Definition
unthinkable
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incongruous
 Definition
out of place, absurd
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inconsiderate
 Definition
thoughtless
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incontrovertible
 Definition
indisputable
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incorporate
 Definition
combine
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incorrigible
 Definition
unreformable
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incredulous
 Definition
skeptical
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increment
 Definition
step, increase
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incriminate
 Definition
accuse
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incubus
 Definition
nightmare
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inculcate
 Definition
instill, indoctrinate
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inculpate
 Definition
accuse
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incumbent
 Definition
obligatory
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incursion
 Definition
raid
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indecent
 Definition
offensive
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indecorous
 Definition
unseemly
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indelible
 Definition
permanent
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indemnity
 Definition
insurance
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indict
 Definition
charge
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indifferent
 Definition
unconcerned
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indigenous
 Definition
native
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indigent
 Definition
poor
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indignant
 Definition
resentment of injustice
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indiscreet
 Definition
lacking sound judgment, rash
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indiscriminate
 Definition
random
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indispensable
 Definition
vital, essential
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indistinct
 Definition
blurry, without clear features
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indolent
 Definition
lazy
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indomitable
 Definition
invincible
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indubitable
 Definition
unquestionable
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induce
 Definition
persuade
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indulge
 Definition
succumb to desire
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indurate
 Definition
harden
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industrious
 Definition
hard-working
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inebriate
 Definition
intoxicate
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ineffable
 Definition
inexpressible
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ineffectual
 Definition
futile
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ineluctable
 Definition
inescapable
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inept
 Definition
unfit
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inert
 Definition
inactive
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inestimable
 Definition
priceless
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inevitable
 Definition
unavoidable, predestined
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inexorable
 Definition
relentless
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infallible
 Definition
unerring
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infamous
 Definition
notorious
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infamy
 Definition
shame
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infantry
 Definition
foot soldiers
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infatuate
 Definition
immature love
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infer
 Definition
conclude
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infernal
 Definition
hellish
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infidel
 Definition
nonbeliever
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infidelity
 Definition
disloyalty
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infiltrate
 Definition
trespass
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infinitesimal
 Definition
very small
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infirmary
 Definition
clinic
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infirmity
 Definition
ailment
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inflammatory
 Definition
incendiary
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influx
 Definition
inflow
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infraction
 Definition
violation
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infringe
 Definition
encroach
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infuriate
 Definition
enrage
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infuse
 Definition
inspire, instill
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ingenious
 Definition
clever
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ingrate
 Definition
ungrateful person
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ingratiate
 Definition
pleasing, flattering, endearing
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ingress
 Definition
entering
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inherent
 Definition
innate, inborn
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inhibit
 Definition
restrain
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inimical
 Definition
adverse, hostile
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inimitable
 Definition
peerless
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iniquitous
 Definition
unjust, wicked
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iniquity
 Definition
sin
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initiate
 Definition
begin
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initiation
 Definition
induction ceremony
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injunction
 Definition
command
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inkling
 Definition
hint
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innate
 Definition
inborn
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innervate
 Definition
invigorate
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innocuous
 Definition
harmless
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innovative
 Definition
new, useful idea
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innuendo
 Definition
insinuation
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inopportune
 Definition
untimely
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inordinate
 Definition
excessive
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inquest
 Definition
investigation
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inquisition
 Definition
interrogation
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inquisitive
 Definition
curious
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insatiable
 Definition
gluttonous
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inscribe
 Definition
engrave
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inscrutable
 Definition
cannot be fuliy understood
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insensate
 Definition
without feeling
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insidious
 Definition
treacherous
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insignia
 Definition
emblems
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insinuate
 Definition
allude
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insipid
 Definition
flat, dull
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insolent
 Definition
insulting
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insolvent
 Definition
bankrupt
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insouciant
 Definition
nonchalant
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installment
 Definition
portion
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instant
 Definition
at once
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instigate
 Definition
incite
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insubordinate
 Definition
disobedient
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insufferable
 Definition
unbearable
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insular
 Definition
narrow-minded
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insuperable
 Definition
insurmountable
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insurgent
 Definition
rebellious
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insurrection
 Definition
uprising
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intangible
 Definition
not perceptible by touch
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integral
 Definition
essential
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integrate
 Definition
make whole
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integration
 Definition
unification
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integument
 Definition
a covering
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intelligentsia
 Definition
the intellectual elite of society
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intensive
 Definition
extreme
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inter
 Definition
bury
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intercede
 Definition
plead on behalf of another
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intercept
 Definition
prevent
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interdict
 Definition
prohibit
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interject
 Definition
interrupt
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interloper
 Definition
intruder
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interlude
 Definition
intermission
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interminable
 Definition
unending
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internecine
 Definition
mutually destructive
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interpolate
 Definition
insert
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interpose
 Definition
insert
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interregnum
 Definition
interval between two successive reigns
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interrogate
 Definition
question
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intersperse
 Definition
scatter
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interstate
 Definition
between states
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intervene
 Definition
interfere, mediate
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intestate
 Definition
leaving no will
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intrinsic
 Definition
inherent
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intimate
 Definition
allude to
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introspection
 Definition
self-analysis
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intractable
 Definition
unmanageable
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inundate
 Definition
flood
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intransigent
 Definition
unyielding
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inure
 Definition
accustom, habituate, harden
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless
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invalidate
 Definition
disprove
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Intricate
 Definition
complex
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invective
 Definition
verbal insult
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Intrigue
 Definition
plot, mystery
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inveigh
 Definition
to rail against
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irresolute
 Definition
hesitant, uncertain
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inveigle
 Definition
lure
Term
irrevocable
 Definition
cannot be rescinded
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inventive
 Definition
cleaver, resourceful
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isosceles
 Definition
having two equal sides
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inverse
 Definition
directly opposite
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itinerant
 Definition
wandering
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inveterate
 Definition
habitual, chronic
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itinerary
 Definition
route
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invidious
 Definition
incurring ill-will
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invincible
 Definition
cannot be defeated
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inviolate
 Definition
sacred
Term
invocation
 Definition
calling on God
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irascible
 Definition
irritable
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irate
 Definition
angry
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ironic
 Definition
oddly contrary to what is expected
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irrational
 Definition
illogical
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irrelevant
 Definition
unrelated, immaterial
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irreparable
 Definition
cannot be repaired
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