Vocabulary I

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Idealist

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FLEXIBLE
-someone who is unrealistic and impractical in his or her beliefs
-Jon couldn't work on the project with Danni anymore; she was an idealist who refused to acknowledge that her theories couldn't be implemented

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Illuminate

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OPEN
-to fill with light
Reba switched on the light bulb to illuminate the corridor

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Illusory

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UNCLEAR
-unreal, deceptive
The desert explorer was devastated to discover that the lake he had seen in the distance was, in face, illusory

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Illustrate

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CLEAR
-provide an example, explain
In order to illustrate the benefits of his new technique, the lecturer invited two volunteers upt ot the podium for a demonstration

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Imaginative

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INTELLIGENT
-creative, clever, innovative
NASA engineers are hired to think up new and imaginative solutions to everyday problems

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Imitate

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GROUPED
-copy, impersonate
Jamie always made the class laugh by imitating teachers when they weren't around

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Immoderate

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PROUD
-excessive
Her immoderate spending habits soon depleted her entire paycheck

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Immunity

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SAFETY
-invulnerability, exemption
The accomplice refused to testify unless he was granted immunity from prosecution for his part in the crime

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Immutable

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PERMANENT
-unchangeeable, invariable
the constant presence of the odor of sulphur was an immutable fact of life for the villagers, living as they did on the edge of a particularly pungent spring

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Impassioned

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BOLD
-with great feeling
The protestors made an impassioned plea for better working conditions and increased wages

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Impassive

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PEACEABLE
-showing no emotion
The team's focus was complete, as they walkeded stone-faced and impassive onto the playing field

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Impenitent

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RIGID
-lacking appropriate remorse
David's impenitent attitude outraged the teacher even more than his initial infraction

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Imperceptive

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HIDDEN
-unobservant, inattentive
Rachelle, characteristically imperceptive, failed to notice the schedule changes posted throughout the train station

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Implausible

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FOOLISH
-improblable, inconceivable
A skeptical man by nature, Max found his neighbor's claim that he'd seen a UFO highly implausible

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Impotent

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WEAK
-powerless, ineffective, lacking strength
Though initially potimistic about his ability to reform the organization, the new president eventually realized he was impotent against such fundamental flaws in structure

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Impressionable

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GROUPED
-easily influenced or affected
After attending the rock concert, the impressionable young girl took on the dress and mannerisms of the lead singer

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Impugn

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CRITICIZE
-to call into question, attach verbally
Even as countless allegations surfaced which impugned his motives, his reputation for integrity remained intact

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Impute

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BLAME
-to attribute; to credit
When we walked into out apartment, we imputed the water on the kitchen floor to leaky pipes under the sink

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Inaccessible

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HIDDEN
-unreachable, unapproachable
My mother, fearing I might be inaccessible in the event of an emergency, bought me a new mobile phone

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Inaccurate

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FALSE
-mistaken, incorrect
Jean's guesses of Lois's age were completely inaccurate, so Lois finally told her the truth

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Inarticualte

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UNCLEAR
-incomprehensible, unable to speak clearly
Carol was confident going into the debate because she knew her opponent was an inarticulate speaker

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Inauspicious

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LUCK
-unfavorable
Telemarketers always call at the most inauspicious time, like when we are sitting down for dinner or when our favorite television shows are on

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Incantation

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COMMUNICATION
-a verbal spell
the magician muttered a few incantations before pulling the sheet off the table and revealing a live polar bear

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Incidental

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UNIMPORTANT
-minor, casual
Our trip to the coast will cost seven hundred dollars, not including incidental cost,like admissions to parks and theatres

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Incisive

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EXPERIENCED
-perceptive, penetrating
In an incisive analysis of the text, the literary critic revealed some fundamental contradictions in the new novel

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Incompatible

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ALONE
-opposed in nature; incapable of living or working together
the salesman's desire for a steady income seemed incompatible with his chosen line of work

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Incompetent

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FOOLISH
-unqualified, inept
Michelle's lawyer was totally incompetent; he didn't bother cross-examining the witnesses or making any objections

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Incongruous

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INAPPROPRIATE
-inappropriate, incompatible
His formal attire seemed incongruous, considering the casual dress of the other guests at the party

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Inconsistent

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ALONE
-contradictory
As their stories were inconsistent, Mom knew that one of the twins must by lying

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Incriminate

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DISAPPROVE
-accuse of a crime, implicate
Although the crumbs on his collar seemed to incriminate him, my brother maintained his innocence when I asked if he had eaten my sandwich

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Incumbent

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STABLE
-holding a specified office, often political
the inexperienced candidate will need to campaign vigorously if he expects to defeat the incumbent senator

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Indebted

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DEPRIVED
-obligated to someone else, beholden
Tommy was forever indebted to his neighbor for introducing him to his future wife

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Indecorous

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INAPPROPRIATE
-improper, lacking good taste
The couple was embarrassed by their son's indecorous behavior at the dinner party

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Indefatigable

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STRONG
-never tired
Theresa seemed indefatigable, barely sweating after a ten-mile run

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Indefinite

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UNCLEAR
-vague, undecided, unclear
Instead of specifying exactly when the repairman would come, the telephone company expected us to wait for an indefinite amount of time

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Indeterminate

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UNCLEAR
-vague, unknown, imprecise
Temporary agencies frequently staff jobs that are indeterminate in length; some last only a week, while others continue for months

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Indignant

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DEPRIVED
-angry, incensed, offended
The innocent passerby was indignant when the police treated him like a suspect in the crime

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Indiscernible

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UNCLEAR
-difficult to detect
After taxes are taken out of my paycheck, my raise is indiscernible

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Indiscriminately

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ORGANIZATION
-not based on careful distinctions, chaotic
The director chose his cast indiscriminately, utilizing the first twenty people to answer his audition call, regardless of their abilities or experience

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Indistinct

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UNCLEAR
-vague, unclear
After years of living in Europe, Athen'a memories of home grew more and more indistinct

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Industrious

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PRODUCTIVE
-hard working, diligent
After years of living with his industrious father, Rom emulated his admirable work habits

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Ineffeble

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COMMUNICATION
-indescribable, inexpressible
Marie's first visit to the Oouvre left her speechless; the ineffable beauty of the paintings silenced her for hours afterwards

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Inefficient

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WASTEFUL
-wasteful of resources, time, or energy
The chef scolded his ineficient staff for spending all of their time and most of thier budget on the dessert course

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Inevitable

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TIME
-certain, unavoidable
With an active effort to cut costs and raise productivity, bankruptcy is far from inevitable

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Inexorable

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STUBBORN
-inflexible, unyielding
Underterred by their oppenent's efforts, the invading hordes kept trudging forward, like a inexorable force of nature

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Infinite

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TIME
-unlimited, boundless
Possessing seemingly infinite patience, the instructor calmly explained the relatively simple procedure for the fourth time

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Inflammatory

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HOSTILE
-arousing passion, usually anger
I found the politician's remarks inflammatory, as he seems to prefer inciting his supporters into a rage than informing them of the crucial issues

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Inflation

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SIZE
-undue amplification
With inflation across the world lowere the value of the dollar, companies that depend on importated goods need to revise their business models

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Innumerable

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SIZE
-to many to be counted
There are innumerable stars in the universe

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Inordinate

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SIZE
-excessive, immoderate
The group was deluged by an inordinate number of emails complaining about their newest products

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Inscription

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COMMUNICATION
-engraving
The sword's authenticity was confirmed by the small inscription at the base of the blade, the signature of a well known craftsman

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Insidious

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WORSEN
-subtly spreading harm; beguiling; alluring
Coleman's career was eventually destroyed by the insidious rumors that he had falsified data in his groundbreaking experiments

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Insinuate

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COMMUNICATION
-to suggest, say indirectly, imply
Feeling that an outright accusation would by tactless, brenda instead insinuated that Deirdre's brother had stolen her watch

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Inspire

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ENCOURAGE
-motivate, affect
Classical poets claimed to have a muse who inspired them to create great works of art

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Instantaneous

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TIME
-immediate, without delay
The new computer system was designed to offer instantaneous feedback to the user

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Integrity

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APPROPRIATE
-decency, honesty, wholeness
Though running on promises of returning integrity to the office, the candidate was hesitant to provide details of her past

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Intellectual

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INTELLIGENT
-intelligent, scholarly
Trent enjoyed the intellectual aspects of football, analyzing videotapes of hsi opponents to discern their strenghts and weaknesses

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Interlocutor

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PEOPLE
-someone taking part in a dialogue
Our undercover officer has tape recorded a conversation with a unknown interlocutor, who appears to be the prime suspect

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Interlude

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TIME
-an intervening period of time
Willy was happy to get up and stretch his legs during the brief interlude between meetings

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Inerminable

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SIZE
-endless
By the time the interminable play ended, the last train home had already left

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Intransigent

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STUBBORN
-uncompromising, refusing to be reconciled
The judge threatened to charge the intransigent attorneys with contemp of court if they could not put their personal differences aside during the trial

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Intrepid

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BRAVE
-fearless
The intrepid explorer entered the ominous-looking cave without a moment's hesitation

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Intricate

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DETAILED
-elaborate, complex
the designer, though best known for her intricate designs, was likewise capable of a simpler approach when appropriate to the project

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Intruder

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HARMFUL
-a trespasser
My uncle just bought a new watchdog to chase away any intruders

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Intrusion

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HOSTILE
-trespass, invasion of another's privacy
The constant intrusion of the hotel staff kept Mr. Smith from sleeping soundly

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Inundate

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INCREASE
-to cover with water, to everwhelm
After the press inundated her with request for interviews, the author withdrew to the tranquility of her summer cottage

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Invetory

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COLLECTED
-the quantity of goods on hand
Some business ventures are risky because they require a large invetory of goods that may never sell

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Investigate

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INTELLIGENT
-examine, look into
Insurance companies hire agents to check claims and investigate their validity

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Investment

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MONEY
-a commitment of time, support, or money
After working so intensely on the initial research and proposal, Adrian felt that he had already made a significant investment in the project's success

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Inciolable

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STRONG
-safe from violation or assult
Attorney client provilege is inviolable; a lawyer may not reveal anything that was told to her in confidence

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Iridescent

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ATTRACTIVE
-showing many lustrous colors
the tourists, used to the dull colors of home, marveled at the iridescent tropical butterfly

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Irrational

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FOOLISH
-illogical, nonsensical, unreasonable
Fear of flying, while common, is irrational; air travel is safer today than it has ever been

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Isolated

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ALONE
-solitary, singular
Though it is tempting to link the three crimes, the authorities continue to view them as isolated incidents