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GRE 6000 - Set 10

(310 words)
WordPOSDefinition
homogenous
adj.
Consisting of parts that are the same or similar
hone
verb
To sharpen or refine
hoodwink
verb
To deceive or trick someone
horde
noun
A large group of people
horoscope
noun
A prediction of someone's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at the time of their birth.
hortatory
adj.
Encouraging or urging someone to do something
horticultural
adj.
Related to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management
hostage
noun
A person held captive
hostelry
noun
An establishment that provides lodging and meals for travelers.
hostility
noun
Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior or attitudes
hothead
noun
A person who is easily angered or quick to act impulsively.
hotly
adv.
In a heated or passionate manner
hound
verb
To persistently pursue or harass someone.
hovel
noun
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling.
hover
verb
To remain in one place in the air
hoyden
noun
A girl or woman who behaves in a boisterous or carefree manner.
hubbub
noun
A loud, confused noise
hubris
noun
Excessive pride or self-confidence
hue
noun
A color or shade
hue and cry
noun
A loud public outcry or protest
hull
noun
The main body of a ship or boat, excluding masts, sails, and rigging
humane
adj.
Showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering
humanitarian
adj.
Concerned with promoting human welfare and social reform
humble
adj.
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
humdrum
adj.
Lacking excitement or variety; dull
humid
adj.
Containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist.
humiliate
verb
To make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for oneself
humility
noun
A modest view of one's own importance
hummock
noun
A small hill or mound
humor
noun
The quality of being amusing or entertaining
humus
noun
A dark, organic material in soil formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter
hurl
verb
To throw something with force
hurtle
verb
To move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.
husband
noun
A married man considered in relation to his spouse
husbandry
noun
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals
hustings
noun
The political campaign trail or platform where candidates address voters
hut
noun
A small, simple, single-story dwelling or shelter.
hybrid
noun
A combination of two different elements, often referring to plants or animals that result from crossbreeding.
hydrophobia
noun
An extreme fear of water
hygiene
noun
Practices to maintain health and prevent disease
hyperbole
noun
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
hyperborean
adj.
Related to the extreme northern regions or inhabitants thereof.
hypercritical
adj.
Excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.
hypnosis
noun
A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility
hypochondriac
noun
A person overly worried about their health
hypocritical
adj.
Pretending to have virtues or beliefs that one does not actually possess
hypothecate
verb
To pledge as security without giving up possession
hypothetical
adj.
Based on possible situations or ideas rather than actual facts.
hysteria
noun
Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement
hysterical
adj.
Extremely funny or causing uncontrollable laughter
ichthyology
noun
The branch of zoology that deals with fish
icon
noun
A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
iconoclast
noun
A person who challenges or overturns traditional beliefs or institutions
iconoclastic
adj.
Challenging or attacking established beliefs or institutions
ideological
adj.
Related to a set of beliefs or ideas
ideology
noun
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
idiom
noun
A phrase or expression with a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its words
idiosyncrasy
noun
A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a person or thing
idiosyncratic
adj.
Peculiar or unique to an individual
idle
adj.
Not active or in use
idolatrious
adj.
Excessively worshipful
idolatrous
adj.
Excessively worshipping something or someone
idolatry
noun
Extreme admiration or devotion
idyll
noun
A peaceful or picturesque scene or experience, often in a rural setting
idyllic
adj.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
igneous
adj.
Relating to or having solidified from lava or magma
ignite
verb
To catch fire or cause to catch fire
ignoble
adj.
Lacking honor or integrity
ignominious
adj.
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
ignominy
noun
Public shame or disgrace
ikon
noun
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something
illiberality
noun
Lack of generosity or unwillingness to give or share freely.
illicit
adj.
Not allowed by law or rules
illimitable
adj.
Impossible to limit or measure
illuminate
verb
To light up
illusion
noun
A false perception or belief
illusive
adj.
Deceptive or misleading
illusory
adj.
Based on illusion; not real
illustrious
adj.
Well-known and respected for past achievements
imbalance
noun
Lack of proportion or equality between corresponding parts
imbecility
noun
Extremely foolish behavior or action
imbed
verb
To fix or set securely or deeply
imbibe
verb
To drink, especially alcohol.
imbroglio
noun
A complicated and confusing situation
imbrue
verb
To stain or soak, especially with blood
imbue
verb
To fill or inspire with a feeling or quality
immaculate
adj.
Perfectly clean or tidy
immaterial
adj.
Not important or relevant
imminent
adj.
About to happen soon
immobility
noun
The state of being unable to move
immolate
verb
To kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning
immtable
adj.
Unable to be changed
immune
adj.
Resistant to a particular infection or toxin
immure
verb
To enclose or confine someone against their will
immutable
adj.
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed
impair
verb
To weaken or damage something
impale
verb
To pierce with a sharp object
impalpable
adj.
Unable to be touched or grasped
impart
verb
To give or bestow information or knowledge
impartial
adj.
Not favoring one side or opinion over another; fair
impassable
adj.
Impossible to travel through or over
impasse
noun
A situation where no progress can be made
impassioned
adj.
Filled with intense emotion
impassive
adj.
Not showing emotion
impeach
verb
To charge with misconduct
impeccable
adj.
Flawless or perfect
impecunious
adj.
Having little or no money
impede
verb
To slow down or block the progress of something
impediment
noun
An obstacle that makes progress difficult
impel
verb
To drive or urge someone to do something
impending
adj.
About to happen soon
impenetrable
adj.
Impossible to pass through or enter
impenitent
adj.
Not feeling remorse or regret
imperative
adj.
Absolutely necessary or required
imperceptible
adj.
Impossible or very difficult to notice
imperial
adj.
Relating to an empire or emperor
imperil
verb
To put in danger
imperious
adj.
Having an arrogant and domineering manner
impermeable
adj.
Not allowing fluid to pass through
impersonal
adj.
Not influenced by personal feelings; neutral or objective
impertinent
adj.
Rude or disrespectful
impertrbable
adj.
Unable to be upset or excited; calm and composed
imperturbability
noun
Calmness and steadiness
imperturbable
adj.
Unable to be upset or excited; calm
impervios
adj.
Not allowing fluid to pass through
impervious
adj.
Not allowing fluid to pass through
impetuous
adj.
Acting quickly and without thought or care
impetus
noun
A force that makes something happen or happen more quickly
impiety
noun
Lack of reverence for a god or sacred things
impinge
verb
To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
impious
adj.
Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a deity or religion
implacable
adj.
Unable to be calmed or pacified
implausible
adj.
Not seeming reasonable or probable
implement
verb
To put into effect or action
implicate
verb
To show someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing
implication
noun
A conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
implicit
adj.
Suggested or understood without being directly stated
implode
verb
To collapse inward violently
implore
verb
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
imply
verb
To suggest or indicate something indirectly
impolitic
adj.
Not showing good judgment or tact in dealing with others
imponderable
adj.
Impossible to estimate or understand
import
verb
To bring in goods or services from another country
importunate
adj.
Persistently demanding or annoying
importune
verb
To ask persistently and urgently
importuned
verb
To ask someone persistently for something
imposed
verb
To force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
imposing
adj.
Impressive in appearance or size
imposition
noun
An unwelcome demand or burden
imposture
noun
The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others.
impotent
adj.
Lacking power or ability to change or improve a situation
impoverish
verb
To make someone or something poor
imprecate
verb
To invoke evil or a curse upon someone or something
imprecation
noun
A spoken curse
impregnable
adj.
Impossible to capture or break into
impregnate
verb
To make pregnant
imprimatur
noun
Official approval or endorsement
improbable
adj.
Unlikely to occur or be true
impromptu
adj.
Done without being planned or rehearsed
impropriety
noun
Behavior that is not appropriate or acceptable
improvident
adj.
Lacking foresight or not planning for the future
improvise
verb
To create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation.
imprudence
noun
Lack of caution or wisdom
imprudent
adj.
Not showing care for the consequences of an action
impudence
noun
Rude behavior or lack of respect
impudent
adj.
Showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness
impugn
verb
To challenge or call into question
impuissance
noun
Lack of power or ability
impunity
noun
Exemption from punishment or harm
imputation
noun
An accusation or attribution of fault or crime
impute
verb
To assign blame or responsibility
inadvertence
noun
Lack of attention
inadvertent
adj.
Not done on purpose; unintentional
inadvertently
adv.
Without intention
inalienable
adj.
Not able to be taken away or transferred
inamorata
noun
A woman with whom one is in love or has a romantic relationship.
inane
adj.
Lacking sense or meaning; silly
inanimate
adj.
Not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.
inanity
noun
Lack of sense or meaning; silliness
inarticulate
adj.
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively
inasmuch
adv.
To the extent that
inasmuch_as
conj.
To the extent that
inaugurate
verb
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony
inborn
adj.
Existing from birth
incandescent
adj.
Emitting light as a result of being heated
incantation
noun
A series of words said as a magic spell or charm
incapacitate
verb
To make someone unable to perform a task or function
incarcerate
verb
To confine in a prison
incarnadine
adj.
Of a crimson or blood-red color
incarnate
adj.
Embodied in flesh; given a bodily form
incarnation
noun
A person or thing that embodies a quality or concept
incendiary
adj.
Designed to cause fires
incense
noun
A substance that is burned for its fragrant smell
incentive
noun
Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something
inception
noun
The beginning or start of something
incessant
adj.
Continuing without stopping
inchoate
adj.
Just begun and not fully developed
incidence
noun
The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a phenomenon.
incident
noun
An event or occurrence, often one that is unexpected or unpleasant
incidental
adj.
Happening as a minor part or result of something else
incinerate
verb
To burn something completely, reducing it to ashes
incipient
adj.
Beginning to develop or exist
incisive
adj.
Clear and direct in expression or thought
incite
verb
To encourage or stir up
inclement
adj.
Unpleasantly cold or wet weather
incline
verb
To lean or bend in a particular direction
inclined
adj.
Having a tendency or preference
inclusive
adj.
Not excluding any section of society
incognito
adj.
Having one's identity concealed
incoherent
adj.
Not clear or understandable
incommodious
adj.
Causing inconvenience or discomfort due to lack of space.
incompatible
adj.
Unable to exist or work together without conflict
inconclusive
adj.
Not leading to a firm conclusion or result
incongrity
noun
Lack of harmony or agreement
incongruity
noun
The state of being out of place or not in harmony with the surroundings.
incongruous
adj.
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
inconseqential
adj.
Not important or significant
inconsequential
adj.
Not important or significant
inconsistency
noun
Lack of agreement or harmony between parts
inconstancy
noun
The quality of being changeable or variable
incontinent
adj.
Unable to control urination or defecation
incontrovertible
adj.
Impossible to deny or dispute
incorporate
verb
To include as part of a whole
incorporeal
adj.
Lacking physical substance or form
incorrigible
adj.
Impossible to correct or reform
incredulity
noun
The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
incredulous
adj.
Unwilling or unable to believe something
increment
noun
An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
incriminate
verb
To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing
incrustation
noun
A hard coating or layer on a surface
incubate
verb
To keep something warm so it can develop
incubation
noun
The process of keeping something at the right conditions for development.
incubus
noun
A male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
inculcate
verb
To instill an idea or habit by persistent instruction
incumbent
noun
A person who currently holds a specific position or office
incur
verb
To bring upon oneself
incursion
noun
A sudden invasion or attack
indebted
adj.
Owing money or gratitude
indecision
noun
Inability to make a decision
indecisive
adj.
Unable to make decisions quickly and effectively.
indecorous
adj.
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety
indefatigable
adj.
Persisting tirelessly
indelible
adj.
Impossible to remove or forget
indemnify
verb
To compensate for harm or loss
indentation
noun
A space left at the beginning of a line of text
indenture
noun
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, especially one that binds someone to work for another for a specified period of time.
indeterminate
adj.
Not exactly known or defined
index
noun
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.
indication
noun
A sign or piece of information that suggests something.
indicative
adj.
Serving as a sign or indication of something.
indices
noun
Plural of index, which is a list of subjects or topics.
indict
verb
To formally accuse someone of a crime
indictment
noun
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
indifference
noun
Lack of interest or concern
indifferent
adj.
Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
indigence
noun
A state of extreme poverty
indigenous
adj.
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
indigent
adj.
Lacking money or resources
indignant
adj.
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
indignation
noun
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust or offensive
indignity
noun
Treatment that causes one to feel shame or loss of dignity
indiscriminate
adj.
Lacking careful choice or planning
indispensable
adj.
Absolutely necessary or essential
indisputable
adj.
Impossible to doubt or question
indissoluble
adj.
Unable to be destroyed or undone
indite
verb
To compose or write
indoctrinate
verb
To teach someone to fully accept the ideas, opinions, and beliefs of a particular group without considering other ideas.
indolence
noun
Habitual laziness or lack of activity
indolent
adj.
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion
indomitable
adj.
Impossible to defeat or subdue
indubitable
adj.
Impossible to doubt
indubitably
adv.
Without a doubt
induce
verb
To cause something to happen
induct
verb
To formally admit someone to a position or organization
inductive
adj.
Using specific observations to form general principles
indulge
verb
To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something
indulgent
adj.
Willing to allow someone to have or enjoy something even if it may not be good for them
industrious
adj.
Diligent and hard-working
inebriate
verb
To make someone drunk
inebriated
adj.
Affected by alcohol
inebriety
noun
The state of being intoxicated
ineffable
adj.
Too great or extreme to be expressed in words
ineffectual
adj.
Not producing the desired effect
ineluctable
adj.
Impossible to avoid or escape
inept
adj.
Having or showing no skill
inequity
noun
Lack of fairness or justice
inerlocutor
noun
A person involved in a conversation
inerrancy
noun
The quality of being free from error
inert
adj.
Lacking the ability or strength to move
inertia
noun
A tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged
inestimable
adj.
Too great to calculate or measure
inevitability
noun
The quality of being certain to happen
inevitable
adj.
Certain to happen; unavoidable
inexorable
adj.
Impossible to stop or prevent
inextricable
adj.
Impossible to separate or disentangle
infallible
adj.
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
infamous
adj.
Well-known for a bad quality or deed
infantile
adj.
Characteristic of a child or baby, especially in being immature or simplistic
infelicitous
adj.
Unfortunate or inappropriate
infer
verb
To conclude by reasoning from evidence or premises
inference
noun
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
infernal
adj.
Relating to hell or the underworld
infest
verb
To invade and live on, often causing damage
infidel
noun
A person who does not believe in a particular religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own.
infiltrate
verb
To enter secretly
infinitesimal
adj.
Extremely small
infirmity
noun
Physical or mental weakness
inflammable
adj.
Easily set on fire
inflammatory
adj.
Causing anger or strong emotions
inflated
adj.
Excessively high or unreasonable