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SAT/GED Vocabulary 5
Vocabulary words and simple definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ignominious | humiliating, disgracing |
| illicit | forbidden, not permitted |
| immerse | to absorb, engross |
| immutable | not changeable, stoic, not suffering |
| impeccable | exemplary, flawless |
| impecunious | very poor |
| imperative | (ADJ) necessary, pressing or NOUN (rule, command, order) |
| imperious | commanding, domineering |
| impertinent | rude, insolent |
| impervious | impenetrable, can't be affected |
| impetuous | rash, hastily done |
| impinge | to impact, affect, impress upon |
| implacable | can't be appeased or mitigated |
| implement | (Noun) instrument or (VERB) to put into effect |
| implicit | understood, not very obvious |
| impregnable | can't be captured or penetrated |
| impudent | rude, insolent, impertinent |
| impute | to blame, ascribe |
| inane | silly, meaningless |
| inarticulate | can't express oneself through speech |
| incarnate | (ADJ) in flesh, embodied or (VERB to give human form to |
| incendiary | one who agitates or (ADJ) inflammatory, combustible |
| incessant | unending |
| inchoate | unformed or formless |
| incisive | clear, sharp, direct |
| inclination | tendency, propensity |
| incontrovertible | indisputable, can't be disputed |
| incorrigible | can't be corrected, delinquent |
| increment | an enlargement, increase |
| incumbent | one who holds public office |
| indefatigable | can't be defeated |
| indigenous | originating in an area |
| indigent | very poor |
| indignation | anger due to something unjust or unfair |
| indolent | lazy |
| indomitable | can't be conquered |
| induce | to bring about, stimulate |
| ineffable | unspeakable, can't be expressed in words |
| inept | unsuitable or unqualified, incapable |
| inexorable | can't be placated or persuaded |
| inextricable | very entangled |
| infusion | injection of one thing into another |
| ingenious | clever, resourceful |
| ingenuous | innocent, candid, not devious |
| inhibit | to prevent, restrain, stop |
| inimical | hostile, enemy-like |
| iniquity | wickedness or sin |
| injunction | order of official warning |
| innate | inborn, native, inherent |
| innocuous | harmless, not offensive |
| innovate | to do something in an unprecedented way |
| innuendo | an insinuation |
| inoculate | to vaccinate against a disease |
| inquisitor | one who inquires in a hostile way |
| insatiable | can't be satisfied |
| insidious | appealing but harmful and seductive |
| insinuate | to suggest indirectly or subtly |
| insipid | dull, boring |
| insolent | rude, arrogant, overbearing |
| instigate | to urge, goad |
| insular | separated, narrow-minded |
| insurgent | one who rebels |
| integral | necessary for completeness |
| interject | to insert between other things |
| interlocutor | one who participates in a dialogue |
| interminable | never-ending |
| intimation | indirect suggestion |
| intractable | unmanageable, can't be manipulated |
| intransigent | won't compromise on an extreme opinion (usually) |
| intrepid | brave in the face of danger |
| inundate | to flood with abundance |
| inure | to cause one to become accustomed or acclimated |
| invective | an angry verbal attack |
| inveterate | stubbornly created by habit |
| inviolable | secure from assault |
| irascible | easily angered |
| iridsecent | showing rainbow colors |
| irreverence | disrespect |
| irrevocable | can't be taken away |
| jubilant | very happy, joyful |
| judicious | using good judgment |
| juxtaposition | two things placed beside each other to compare |
| knell | solemn sound of a bell (for a death) |
| kudos | praise for achievement |
| laceration | a cut or tear |
| laconic | terse in speech or writing |
| languid | sluggish from being weak or tired |
| larceny | take others' property by theft or trickery |
| largess | great and lavish generosity when give gifts |
| latent | hidden but can be exposed |
| laudatory | expressing admiration or praise |
| lavish | (ADJ) given without limits or (VERB) to give without limits |
| legerdemain | deception or slight-of-hand |
| lenient | tolerant, gentle |
| lethargic | sluggish or apathetic |
| liability | legal responsibility or handicap/ burden |
| libertarian | advocating liberty and free will principles |
| licentious | showing lack or moral or legal restraints |
| limpid | clear, transparent |
| linchpin | something holding separate parts together |
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