6000 GRE words
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GRE 6000 - Set 11
(310 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |