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n impregnable: invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
n juncture: crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
s disproportion: lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
inflated: exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
n impervious: impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
n iridescent: exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
indict: charge; N. indictment
s idyll(idyl): short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
impede: hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
implicit: understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
infiltrate: pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
n indubitable: unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
immune: resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
insolence: impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
n imprecation: curse; swearword
s inquisitive: eager for knowledge; unduly curious
s humor: indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
n itinerant: wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
impassive: without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
incognito: with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
incisive: (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
n inerrancy: infallibility
n idolatry: worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
induce: persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
n insouciant: without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
imperial: like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
n ignoble: unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
irreverence: lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
n idyllic: charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
imposture: assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
n knave: untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
n jaunt: trip; short journey
impartial: not biased; fair; N. impartiality
intransigence: refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
industrious: diligent; hard-working; N. industry
n impuissance: powerlessness; feebleness
inimitable: matchless; not able to be imitated
implicate: incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
s jest: playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
imperturbable: unshakably calm; placid
inalienable: not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
s odds: chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
n immure: imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
n inscrutable: difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
indomitable: unconquerable; unyielding
irreproachable: beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
n inchoate: (of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
incite: arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
implausible: unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
indefatigable: tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
s significant: expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
inaugurate: begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
s imperil: put in danger
s spoilsport: one who spoils the pleasure of others
n incantation: singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
n igneous: produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
intuition: immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
n incrustation: hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
s incinerate: burn to ashes
n inveigle: deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
interim: meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
s tend: have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
inclined: tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
insightful: discerning; perceptive
indigenous: native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
n knoll: little round hill; hillock
n jettison: throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
impertinent: insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
n juggernaut: irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
imponderable: weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
incessant: uninterrupted; unceasing
n inveigh: denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
s credential: evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
inevitable: unavoidable
n itinerary: plan of a trip; record of a trip
invalidate: weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
judicious: sound on judgment; wise
n illimitable: infinite; limitless
n jurisprudence: science of law
n impeach: charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
s indulge: yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
impenitent: not repentant
s recite: repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
n impinge: infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
n importunate: urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
n inert: inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
s healthful: conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
impasse: predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
s impart: grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
s indecision: irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
impudence: impertinence; insolence
interdict: prohibit; forbid; N.
s shove: push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
invert: turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
n interloper: intruder; one who interferes
improvise: compose on the spur of the moment
n invoke: call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
impalpable: imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
incubus: burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
n insalubrious: unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
n kismet: fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
indifferent: unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
s jaundice: medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
kinetic: producing motion; of motion
incorrigible: uncorrectable
n kindred: related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
irretrievable: impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
incursion: temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
n inarticulate: speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
s penetrate: enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
s jug: pitcher; container for holding liquids
s upright: (sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
indentation: notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
internecine: mutually destructive
n ingratiate: become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
indolent: lazy
n instigate: start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
incline: slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
n irascible: irritable; easily angered
s healthy: possessing good health; healthful
n impolitic: not wise; not expedient; not politic
n invocation: prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
imbalance: lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
n iconoclastic: attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
n isthmus: narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
incarnate: endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
incipient: beginning; in an early stage
interminable: endless
n infidel: unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
s toll: sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
indulgent: humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
n knead: mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
impermeable: impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
s crave: desire; want intensely
ineffectual: not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
impending: nearing; approaching; about to happen
jeopardize: endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
insolvent: bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
kernel: central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
incentive: spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
insubstantial: lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
s creep: move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
n ignominy: deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
indiscriminate: choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
n imbue: saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
imply: suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
s speechless: unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
intangible: not able to be perceived by touch; vague
immaculate: spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
inhibit: restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
s impregnate: make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
s tenancy: possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
s resourceful: clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
n kaleidoscope: tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
intervene: come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
s engulf: surround and swallow up
impecunious: without money
s jab: poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
insurrection: rebellion; uprising
impediment: hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
s righteous: morally upright; just
s inhibited: (of a person) unable to express what one really feels
impair: injure; hurt; damage
immobility: state of being immovable
illuminate: brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
s indecisive: marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
inequity: unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
n inured: accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
n inkling: hint; slight indication
implore: beg
n ken: range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
kindle: start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
impropriety: improperness; unsuitableness
n inexorable: relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
n introspective: looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
n incapacitate: disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
s artful: exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
impious: irreverent
indeterminate: uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
n intimate: hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
ingenious: marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
incontrovertible: indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
s wholesome: conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
impetus: moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
s retard: delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
n inviolable: secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
infamous: notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
incendiary: arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
s incident: event; event that causes a crisis
s juridical: of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
ideology: system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
n jibe: agree; be in harmony with; gibe
incriminate: accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
n invidious: designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
irksome: annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
incompatible: inharmonious; N. incompatibility
n inclement: stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
implode: burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
n insensate: without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
jubilation: rejoicing; great joy
incur: bring upon oneself
isotope: varying from of an element
intrinsic: essential; inherent; built-in
ignite: kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
s bewitch: cast a spell over; captivate completely
insurgent: rebellious; N.
s cemetery: place for burying the dead
incarcerate: imprison
s jurisdiction: right and power to apply the law; authority
inveterate: deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
ingrate: ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
indigence: poverty
import: significance; importance; meaning
n innuendo: indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
s entourage: group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
jargon: language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
introvert: one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
indissoluble: permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
n killjoy: grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
insuperable: insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
ingrained: deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
s overwhelm: (of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
inter: bury; N. interment
innovation: change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
inundate: flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
s tenant: one that pays rent to use property owned by another
indignity: treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
irremediable: incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
indicative: suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
injurious: harmful; causing injury
implication: something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
s ingenue: ing\'enue; young innocent girl
incredulity: tendency to disbelief
jingoist: extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
n jovial: good-natured; merry; cheerful
s curfew: regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
integral: complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
s collected: composed; calm; self-possessed
n ichthyology: study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
n ineluctable: irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
idiosyncrasy: individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
n jocular: said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
inherent: firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
immutable: unchangeable
n insularity: narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
insurmountable: overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
infirmity: weakness
n idiom: expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
infantile: childish; infantlike
n ineffable: unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
n insidious: treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
irreconcilable: impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
insomnia: wakefulness; inability to sleep
intermittent: periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
imminent: impending; near at hand
n importune: beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
n intrude: put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
incidence: rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
incoherent: unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
n irony: hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
s inebriate: make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
inquisitor: questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
n incorporeal: without a material body; insubstantial
n insensible: unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
irresolute: uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
n insipid: lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
incumbent: obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
incorporate: introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
ingenuous: naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
s recital: act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
indisputable: too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
n jaunty: cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
impetuous: violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
s grouch: bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
infinitesimal: very small
illusive: deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
imbibe: drink in
inanimate: lifeless; not animate
implacable: incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
infer: deduce; conclude; N. inference
s charm: quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
n inordinate: beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
imperceptible: unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
infallible: unerring; never making mistakes
s invalid: one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
n impugn: dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
innate: inborn
innocuous: harmless
s chant: tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
inception: start; beginning
s submerge: place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
s rightful: legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
intractable: unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
n infernal: pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
illicit: illegal
n indenture: bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
invective: abuse
n knotty: intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
integrate: make whole; combine; make into one unit
inductive: pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
indices: signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
incarnation: act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
impel: drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
s intoxicate: make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
n interrogate: question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
n jabber: chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
n kleptomaniac: person who has a compulsive desire to steal
imprudent: lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
n interpolate: insert between
n insinuate: hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
n inimical: (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
incommodious: not spacious; inconvenient
imperative: absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
intrepid: fearless
irrelevant: not applicable; unrelated
incense: enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
infringe: violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
n indemnify: make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
indite: write; compose
integrity: honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
impotent: weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
incontinent: lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
iota: very small quantity
insatiable: not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
indelible: not able to be erased
s masquerade: wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
s oversee: watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
indignation: anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
icon(ikon): religious image; idol; image or representation
increment: increase
n irate: angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
n inebriated: habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
n imbroglio: complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
n jaded: tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
implement: put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
intellect: higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
s inasmuch_as: since; owing to the fact that
initiate: begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
intimidate: frighten; N. intimidation
s personify: represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
ironic: expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
n interregnum: period between two successive reigns or governments
irrevocable: unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
n inane: silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
n kudos: honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
n impale: pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
n impute: attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
infraction: violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
s uninhibited: having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
incongruity: lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
inconsequential: insignificant; unimportant
illusory: illusive; deceptive; not real
incidental: not essential; minor; N: something incidental
n incandescent: strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
s induct: place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
improvident: thriftless; not providing for the future
n jostle: shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
n junta: group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
incredulous: withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
impassable: not able to be traveled or crossed
inverse: opposite
n jocose: given to(having a tendency of) joking
inept: unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
inadvertently: unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
intelligentsia: intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
invincible: unconquerable
n jocund: merry
n knit: contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
n juxtapose: place side by side; CF. next
inconsistency: state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
impiety: irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
n impeccable: faultless
n junket: trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
irrepressible: unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
iniquitous: wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
s bump: hit or knock against with force; N.
n jaundiced: yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
indigent: poor; destitute
inclusive: tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
influx: flowing into
n immolate: offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
inculcate: teach (ideas or principles); instill
impenetrable: not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
inopportune: untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
n knell: tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
s attire: clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
insubordination: disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
n imbecility: weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
n imperious: domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
illusion: misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
n jollity: gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
irreparable: not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
incubate: hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
s crochet: make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
impromptu: without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
invulnerable: incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
irrefutable: indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
impunity: freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish

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