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English IV Week 3
Essential Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| generate | to bring into existence |
| gist | the main point or essence |
| hypothetical | based on assumption rather than fact |
| impartial | not favoring one side over another |
| implausible | difficult to believe |
| imply | to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated |
| incentive | something that incites to action |
| incoherent | lacking logical connection |
| indolent | disinclined to exert oneself |
| infamous | having an extremely bad reputation |
| infuriate | to make extremely angry |
| innovation | the introduction of something new |
| intercede | to intervene on behave of another |
| interpret | to explain the meaning of |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful |
| isolate | to set apart from others |
| jeopardize | to put in danger |
| lucrative | producing wealth |
| mandatory | required by law or rules |
| mediate | to intervene between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation |
| mortify | to cause to feel shame or embarrassment |
| niche | a place or position suitable for a person or thing |