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GRE 6000 - Set 11

(310 words)
WordPOSDefinition
influx
noun
A large arrival or entry of people or things
inform
verb
To give knowledge or information to someone
infraction
noun
A violation of a rule or law
infringe
verb
To violate or break a rule or law
ingenious
adj.
Clever and inventive
ingenos
adj.
Lacking in sophistication or worldliness
ingenue
noun
A naive young woman
ingenuity
noun
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
ingenuous
adj.
Showing innocence and simplicity
ingrained
adj.
Deeply embedded or firmly fixed
ingrate
noun
A person who is not thankful
ingratiate
verb
To gain favor by deliberate efforts
inherent
adj.
Existing as a natural and essential part of something
inhibit
verb
To prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of something
inhibited
adj.
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of self-consciousness or mental restraint.
inimical
adj.
Harmful or hostile
inimitable
adj.
So unique that it cannot be imitated.
iniquitous
adj.
Grossly unfair or morally wrong
iniquity
noun
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior
initiate
verb
To start or begin something
injurious
adj.
Causing harm or damage
inkling
noun
A slight knowledge or suspicion
innate
adj.
Inborn; natural
inndate
verb
To overwhelm with a large number or amount
innocuous
adj.
Not harmful or offensive
innovation
noun
The introduction of something new or a new idea, method, or device
innuendo
noun
An indirect or subtle reference, often suggestive or disparaging
inopportune
adj.
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time
inordinate
adj.
Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive
inquest
noun
An official investigation to find the cause of something, often a death
inquisitive
adj.
Having a strong desire to learn or know more
inquisitor
noun
A person who inquires, especially in a rigorous or harsh manner
inroad
noun
An advance or progress into a new area or territory
insalubrious
adj.
Unhealthy or harmful to health
insatiable
adj.
Impossible to satisfy
inscrutable
adj.
Impossible to understand or interpret
insensate
adj.
Lacking physical sensation
insensible
adj.
Unaware or incapable of perceiving
insidious
adj.
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
insightful
adj.
Having or showing a deep understanding
insinate
verb
To suggest or hint slyly
insinuate
verb
To suggest or hint at something indirectly
insipid
adj.
Lacking flavor or taste
insist
verb
To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
insolence
noun
Rude and disrespectful behavior
insolent
adj.
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
insolvency
noun
Inability to pay debts
insolvent
adj.
Unable to pay debts owed
insomnia
noun
Inability to sleep
insomuch
adv.
To such an extent
insouciance
noun
Casual lack of concern
insouciant
adj.
Showing a casual lack of concern
inspire
verb
To fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
instance
noun
An example or single occurrence of something
instigate
verb
To provoke or stir up
institute
noun
An organization created for a specific purpose, often educational or research-based
institution
noun
An organization founded for a specific purpose
institutionalize
verb
To establish something as a norm or practice within an organization or culture.
insubordination
noun
Refusal to obey authority
insubstantial
adj.
Lacking strength or solidity
insufferable
adj.
Too extreme to bear
insular
adj.
Having a narrow or isolated viewpoint
insularity
noun
Ignorance of or lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
insuperable
adj.
Impossible to overcome or solve
insurgent
noun
A person who rises in opposition to authority.
insurmountable
adj.
Impossible to overcome
insurrection
noun
A violent uprising against an authority or government
intangible
adj.
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence
integral
adj.
Essential or necessary for completeness
integrate
verb
To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole
integrity
noun
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
integument
noun
A natural outer covering or layer
intellect
noun
The ability to think and understand
intelligentsia
noun
The highly educated and intellectual elite of society
intelligible
adj.
Able to be understood
intemperance
noun
Lack of moderation or restraint, especially with alcohol or food
intend
verb
To have a plan or purpose in mind
intensive
adj.
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or attention
inter
verb
To place a dead body in a grave or tomb
interchangeable
adj.
Able to be exchanged with each other without affecting function or value.
interdict
verb
To prohibit or forbid something officially
interim
adj.
Temporary or provisional
interjection
noun
A word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation.
interlocutory
adj.
Relating to a temporary or provisional decision or order given during the course of a legal action
interloper
noun
A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
intermediary
noun
A person or thing that acts as a link between parties to facilitate communication or agreement.
interment
noun
The act of burying a dead body
interminable
adj.
Endless or seemingly endless
intermittent
adj.
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
internecine
adj.
Destructive to both sides in a conflict
interplay
noun
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other
interpolate
verb
To insert something between fixed points
interregnum
noun
A period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes.
interrogate
verb
To ask questions thoroughly and formally, often in a forceful way
interstice
noun
A small or narrow space between things or parts
intertwined
verb
Twisted together or connected closely
intervene
verb
To get involved in a situation to change what is happening
intimate
adj.
Closely acquainted or familiar
intimate
adj.
Closely acquainted or familiar
intimation
noun
A hint or indirect suggestion
intimidate
verb
To frighten or make someone feel afraid, nervous or less confident
intimidation
noun
The act of making someone feel afraid or overpowered
intolerant
adj.
Unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.
intoxicate
verb
To make someone drunk
intractable
adj.
Difficult to manage or control
intransigence
noun
Unwillingness to change one's views or agree
intransigent
adj.
Unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something
intrepid
adj.
Fearless and adventurous
intrigue
verb
To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate
intrinsic
adj.
Belonging naturally; essential
introspection
noun
The process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings
introspective
adj.
Characterized by self-examination and reflection on one's own thoughts and feelings.
introvert
noun
A person who is shy or reserved
intrude
verb
To enter without permission or welcome
intuition
noun
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
inundate
verb
To flood or overflow
inure
verb
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant
inured
verb
To become accustomed to something unpleasant
invalid
adj.
Not legally or officially acceptable
invalidate
verb
To make something not valid or effective
invasive
adj.
Tending to spread aggressively
invective
noun
Harsh or insulting language
inveigh
verb
To speak or write with great hostility
inveigle
verb
To persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery
inverse
adj.
Opposite in nature or effect
invert
verb
To turn something upside down or inside out
investiture
noun
The formal granting of rights or authority
inveterate
adj.
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
invidious
adj.
Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others
invigorate
verb
To give energy or life to
invincible
adj.
Impossible to defeat or overcome
inviolable
adj.
Cannot be violated or broken
inviolate
adj.
Untouched or unbroken
invocation
noun
The act of calling upon a higher power for assistance
invoke
verb
To call upon a higher power for help or support
involved
adj.
Complicated or intricate
invulnerable
adj.
Impossible to harm or damage
iota
noun
An extremely small amount
irascible
adj.
Easily angered or quick-tempered
irate
adj.
Feeling or showing extreme anger
ire
noun
Intense anger or wrath
iridescent
adj.
Displaying a spectrum of colors that shimmer and change due to the angle of view or lighting.
irk
verb
To annoy or irritate
irksome
adj.
Causing annoyance or irritation
ironclad
adj.
Impossible to contradict or weaken
ironic
adj.
Happening in a way opposite to what is expected, often causing wry amusement.
ironical
adj.
Happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often causing amusement
irony
noun
A situation or statement where the actual outcome or meaning is opposite to what is expected or intended.
irreconcilable
adj.
Impossible to bring into harmony or agreement
irrefutable
adj.
Impossible to deny or disprove
irrelevant
adj.
Not related or pertinent to the matter at hand
irremediable
adj.
Impossible to correct or repair
irreparable
adj.
Impossible to fix or repair
irrepressible
adj.
Unable to be controlled or restrained
irreproachable
adj.
Beyond criticism; faultless
irresolte
adj.
Uncertain or unable to make decisions
irresolute
adj.
Uncertain in decision-making
irretrievable
adj.
Impossible to recover or get back
irreverence
noun
A lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously
irreverent
adj.
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously
irrevocable
adj.
Impossible to change or reverse
isotope
noun
Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
issue
noun
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion
isthmus
noun
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
iterate
verb
To perform or repeat a process multiple times
itinerant
adj.
Traveling from place to place
itinerary
noun
A planned route or journey
itinerate
verb
To travel from place to place, especially for work or duty
jab
verb
To poke or thrust abruptly
jabber
verb
To talk rapidly and incomprehensibly
jaded
adj.
Feeling or showing a lack of interest and excitement due to overexposure or experience.
jargon
noun
Specialized language used by a particular group
jaundice
noun
A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin or eyes due to high bilirubin levels
jaundiced
adj.
Affected by bitterness or envy
jaunt
noun
A short trip for pleasure
jaunty
adj.
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
jejune
adj.
Lacking interest or significance
jeopardize
verb
To put at risk or in danger
jeopardy
noun
danger of loss, harm, or failure
jeremiad
noun
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation
jest
noun
A joke or witty remark
jet
noun
A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening
jetsam
noun
Goods thrown overboard to lighten a ship, which are washed ashore
jettison
verb
To throw away or discard something
jibe
verb
To be in harmony or agreement
jingoism
noun
Extreme patriotism, often favoring aggressive foreign policy
jingoist
noun
A person who is extremely patriotic, especially in a belligerent or aggressive way
jocose
adj.
Characterized by joking or jesting
jocular
adj.
Characterized by joking or being humorous
jocund
adj.
Cheerful and lighthearted
jollity
noun
A state of being cheerful and full of fun
jostle
verb
To bump, push, or shove roughly, often in a crowd
jovial
adj.
Cheerful and friendly
jubilant
adj.
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
jubilation
noun
A feeling of great happiness or triumph
jucture
noun
A particular point in time or a critical moment
judiciary
noun
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law
judicious
adj.
Having or showing good judgment
jug
noun
A large container typically used for liquids
juggernaut
noun
A massive and unstoppable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
jumble
verb
To mix things up in a confused or untidy way
juncture
noun
A specific point in time, especially one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances.
junket
noun
A trip or tour, especially one taken by an official at public expense
junta
noun
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force
juridical
adj.
Related to law or the administration of justice
jurisdiction
noun
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
jurisprudence
noun
The theory or philosophy of law
justify
verb
To show or prove to be right or reasonable
juxtapose
verb
To place side by side for comparison or contrast
kaleidoscope
noun
A tube with mirrors and colored pieces that create patterns when rotated
karat
noun
A unit of measure for the purity of gold.
keen
adj.
Having a sharp edge or point
ken
noun
Range of knowledge or understanding
kernel
noun
The central or most important part of something
killjoy
noun
A person who spoils the enjoyment of others
kindle
verb
To start a fire or ignite something
kindred
adj.
Similar in kind; related
kinetic
adj.
Related to motion
kiosk
noun
A small structure used for selling goods or providing information
kismet
noun
Fate or destiny
kith
noun
Friends and acquaintances
kleptomaniac
noun
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or financial gain.
knack
noun
A skill or an ability to do something easily and well
knave
noun
A dishonest or unscrupulous person
knavery
noun
Dishonest or unscrupulous behavior
knead
verb
To work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
kneel
verb
To rest on one's knees
knell
noun
A sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
knight
noun
A medieval soldier of high rank
knit
verb
To make fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles
knoll
noun
A small, rounded hill or mound
knotty
adj.
Complicated or difficult to solve
kowtow
verb
To act in an excessively subservient manner
kudos
noun
Praise or recognition for an achievement
label
noun
A piece of paper, plastic, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it
labile
adj.
Easily altered or changed
labor
noun
Work, especially physical work
laborious
adj.
Requiring a lot of time and effort
labyrinth
noun
A complex network of paths or passages
lace
noun
A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
lacerate
verb
To tear or cut deeply
laceration
noun
A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
lachrymose
adj.
Tending to cause tears or to be tearful
lackadaisical
adj.
Showing little enthusiasm or interest
lackey
noun
A person who is excessively willing to obey another's orders.
lackluster
adj.
Lacking energy or excitement
laconic
adj.
Using very few words
lag
verb
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development
laggard
noun
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.
lagniappe
noun
A small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase, or more broadly, something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure.
lagoon
noun
A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barriers such as sandbars or coral reefs.
laity
noun
People who are not clergy
lambast
verb
To criticize harshly
lambaste
verb
To criticize harshly
lambent
adj.
Softly bright or radiant
lament
verb
To express sorrow or regret
laminate
verb
To cover with a layer of plastic or other protective material
lampoon
verb
To publicly criticize using ridicule or sarcasm
lance
noun
A long weapon with a pointed tip
lancet
noun
A small surgical tool with a sharp point and two-edged blade, used for making small incisions
landmark
noun
A prominent or conspicuous object in a landscape that serves as a guide
languid
adj.
Lacking energy or vitality
languish
verb
To become weak or lose strength
languor
noun
A state of tiredness or inertia
lank
adj.
Tall and thin, often with a lean appearance
lap
noun
The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.
lapidary
noun
A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.
larceny
noun
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently.
larder
noun
A room or large cupboard for storing food.
largess
noun
Generosity in bestowing gifts or money
largesse
noun
Generous giving of gifts or money
lascivious
adj.
Having or showing strong sexual desire
lassitde
noun
A state of physical or mental weariness
lassitude
noun
A state of physical or mental weariness
latch
noun
A device for keeping a door or gate closed.
latent
adj.
Existing but not yet developed or manifest
lateral
adj.
Relating to the side or sides
latitude
noun
The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
laud
verb
To praise highly
laudable
adj.
Deserving praise and commendation
laudatory
adj.
Expressing praise or commendation
lave
verb
To wash or bathe
lavish
adj.
Luxuriously rich, elaborate, or generous
lax
adj.
Not strict or severe; careless or negligent
layman
noun
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
layperson
noun
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
lcid
noun
A unique identifier for a language and culture
league
noun
A group of sports teams that compete against each other
leash
noun
A strap or cord for controlling animals
leave-taking
noun
The act of saying goodbye
leaven
noun
A substance used to make dough rise
lecherous
adj.
Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.
lechery
noun
Excessive or offensive sexual desire
lectern
noun
A stand with a slanted top used to hold a book, notes, or script for a speaker.
leery
adj.
Cautious or wary due to suspicion
leeway
noun
The amount of freedom to move or act that is available
legacy
noun
Something handed down from the past
legato
adj.
Smooth and connected in musical performance
legend
noun
A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not authenticated
legerdemain
noun
Skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks
legislature
noun
A group of people with the authority to make or change laws.
leniency
noun
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
leonine
adj.
Resembling or characteristic of a lion
lesion
noun
An area of damaged tissue
lethal
adj.
Causing or capable of causing death
lethargic
adj.
Feeling a lack of energy or interest in doing things
levee
noun
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.
level
noun
A specific height or layer
levitate
verb
To float in the air, typically by magical or supernatural means
levity
noun
Lightness in manner or attitude, often when inappropriate