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SAT 6000 - Set 8

(400 words)
WordPOSDefinition
inexcusable
adj.
Impossible to justify or pardon
inexhaustible
adj.
Unable to be used up because it is abundant
inexorable
adj.
Impossible to stop or prevent
inexpedient
adj.
Not practical or advisable
inexpensive
adj.
Not costing a lot of money
inexperience
noun
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular area
inexplicable
adj.
Impossible to explain or understand
inexpressible
adj.
Too strong or great to be described or conveyed in words.
inextensible
adj.
Not capable of being stretched or extended
infallible
adj.
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
infamous
adj.
Well-known for a bad quality or deed
infamy
noun
The state of being well known for a bad quality or deed
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.
infidelity
noun
Unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship
infinite
adj.
Limitless or endless in extent or size
infinitesimal
adj.
Extremely small
infinity
noun
The state of being limitless or endless
infirm
adj.
Weak or frail, especially due to old age or illness
infirmary
noun
A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill
infirmity
noun
Physical or mental weakness
inflammable
adj.
Easily set on fire
inflammation
noun
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
inflammatory
adj.
Causing anger or strong emotions
inflexible
adj.
Unwilling to change or adapt
influence
noun
The power to have an effect on people or things
influential
adj.
Having the power to affect others' actions, beliefs, or decisions
influx
noun
A large arrival or entry of people or things
infrequence
noun
The quality of occurring rarely or not often
infrequent
adj.
Not occurring often
infringe
verb
To violate or break a rule or law
infuse
verb
To fill or soak with a quality or element
infusion
noun
The process of introducing a new element or quality
ingenious
adj.
Clever and inventive
ingenuity
noun
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
ingenuous
adj.
Showing innocence and simplicity
inglorious
adj.
Causing shame or a loss of honor
ingraft
verb
To insert or implant something into another
ingratiate
verb
To gain favor by deliberate efforts
ingratitude
noun
Lack of appreciation or thankfulness
ingredient
noun
A component or element of a mixture, especially in cooking
inherence
noun
The quality of being inherent or innate
inherent
adj.
Existing as a natural and essential part of something
inhibit
verb
To prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of something
inhospitable
adj.
Harsh and difficult to live in
inhuman
adj.
Lacking compassion and kindness; cruel
inhume
verb
To place a dead body in a grave or tomb
inimical
adj.
Harmful or hostile
iniquity
noun
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior
initiate
verb
To start or begin something
inject
verb
To introduce a substance into something, usually using a syringe
injunction
noun
A court order requiring someone to do or cease doing a specific action.
inkling
noun
A slight knowledge or suspicion
inland
adj.
Located away from the coast or boundary
inlet
noun
A narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water
inmost
adj.
Located deep within or nearest to the center
innate
adj.
Inborn; natural
innocuous
adj.
Not harmful or offensive
innovate
verb
To introduce new ideas or methods
innovative
adj.
Featuring new methods or ideas
innuendo
noun
An indirect or subtle reference, often suggestive or disparaging
innumerable
adj.
Too many to be counted
inoffensive
adj.
Not likely to offend or upset anyone
inopportune
adj.
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time
inquire
verb
To ask for information
inquisition
noun
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
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
insatiable
adj.
Impossible to satisfy
inscribe
verb
To write or carve words or symbols on something, especially as a formal or permanent record
inscrutable
adj.
Impossible to understand or interpret
insecure
adj.
Lacking confidence or assurance
insensible
adj.
Unaware or incapable of perceiving
insentient
adj.
Lacking the ability to perceive or feel things
inseparable
adj.
Unable to be separated or parted
insidious
adj.
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
insight
noun
The ability to understand people or situations clearly
insignificance
noun
Lack of importance or influence
insignificant
adj.
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration
insinuate
verb
To suggest or hint at something indirectly
insipid
adj.
Lacking flavor or taste
insistence
noun
The act of demanding something firmly
insistent
adj.
Demanding attention or action
insolence
noun
Rude and disrespectful behavior
insolent
adj.
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
insolvent
adj.
Unable to pay debts owed
insomnia
noun
Inability to sleep
insouciant
adj.
Showing a casual lack of concern
inspector
noun
A person who examines things carefully, especially as a job
instance
noun
An example or single occurrence of something
instant
adj.
Happening immediately
instantaneous
adj.
Happening or done immediately
instigate
verb
To provoke or stir up
instigator
noun
A person who initiates something, especially trouble or violence.
instill
verb
To gradually introduce or implant an idea or feeling
instructive
adj.
Providing useful information or knowledge
insubordination
noun
Refusal to obey authority
insufficiency
noun
Lack of something needed
insufficient
adj.
Not enough to meet a need or requirement
insular
adj.
Having a narrow or isolated viewpoint
insulate
verb
To protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the passage of heat, sound, or electricity.
insuperable
adj.
Impossible to overcome or solve
insuppressible
adj.
Impossible to control or hold back
insurgence
noun
An act of rebellion or revolt against authority
insurgent
noun
A person who rises in opposition to authority.
insurrection
noun
A violent uprising against an authority or government
intact
adj.
Not damaged or impaired; whole
intangible
adj.
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence
integrity
noun
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
intellect
noun
The ability to think and understand
intellectual
adj.
Relating to the ability to think and understand complex ideas
intelligence
noun
The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge
intelligible
adj.
Able to be understood
intemperance
noun
Lack of moderation or restraint, especially with alcohol or food
intension
noun
The internal content of a concept
intensive
adj.
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or attention
intention
noun
A plan or aim
inter
verb
To place a dead body in a grave or tomb
interact
verb
To communicate or engage with others
intercede
verb
To intervene on behalf of another
intercept
verb
To stop, seize, or interrupt (something or someone) before arrival
intercession
noun
The act of intervening on behalf of another
intercessor
noun
A person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer.
interdict
verb
To prohibit or forbid something officially
interim
adj.
Temporary or provisional
interject
verb
To insert a comment or remark abruptly in a conversation
interlocutor
noun
A person who takes part in a conversation
interloper
noun
A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
interlude
noun
A break or pause between events
intermediate
adj.
Middle level or stage between two extremes
interminable
adj.
Endless or seemingly endless
intermission
noun
A short break or pause between parts of a performance or event
intermit
verb
To stop or pause at intervals
intermittent
adj.
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
interpolation
noun
Inserting something between fixed points
interpose
verb
To place between two things or people
interposition
noun
The act of placing something between others
interpreter
noun
A person who translates spoken words from one language to another
interrogate
verb
To ask questions thoroughly and formally, often in a forceful way
interrogative
adj.
Relating to a question
interrogatory
adj.
Having the form of a question
interrupt
verb
To stop something from continuing
intersect
verb
To cross or meet at a point
intervale
noun
A space or gap between things
intervene
verb
To get involved in a situation to change what is happening
intestacy
noun
The state of dying without a legal will
intestate
adj.
Dying without a will
intestine
noun
A long tube in the body that helps digest food and absorb nutrients
intimacy
noun
Close familiarity or friendship
intimation
noun
A hint or indirect suggestion
intimidate
verb
To frighten or make someone feel afraid, nervous or less confident
intolerable
adj.
Too severe or extreme to bear
intolerance
noun
Unwillingness to accept different views, beliefs, or behaviors
intolerant
adj.
Unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.
intoxicant
noun
A substance that causes a state of drunkenness or excitement
intoxicate
verb
To make someone drunk
intracellular
adj.
Located or occurring within a cell
intramural
adj.
Occurring within the boundaries of an institution, especially a school or college.
intransigent
adj.
Unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something
intrepid
adj.
Fearless and adventurous
intricacy
noun
Complexity or detailed nature
intricate
adj.
Very detailed and complicated
intrigue
verb
To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate
intrinsic
adj.
Belonging naturally; essential
introductory
adj.
Serving as an introduction or beginning
introgression
noun
The transfer of genetic material from one species or population into another through repeated backcrossing.
intromit
verb
To allow entry or insert
introspect
verb
To examine one's own thoughts and feelings
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.
introversion
noun
A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation.
introvert
noun
A person who is shy or reserved
intrude
verb
To enter without permission or welcome
intrusion
noun
An unwelcome entry or disturbance
intuition
noun
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
inundate
verb
To flood or overflow
inundated
verb
To flood or overwhelm
inundation
noun
An overwhelming abundance of people or things
inure
verb
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant
invalid
adj.
Not legally or officially acceptable
invalidate
verb
To make something not valid or effective
invaluable
adj.
Extremely useful; indispensable
invariable
adj.
Not changing
invasion
noun
An instance of entering a place by force, often by an army
invective
noun
Harsh or insulting language
inveigh
verb
To speak or write with great hostility
inventive
adj.
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally
inverse
adj.
Opposite in nature or effect
inversion
noun
Reversal of the normal order
invert
verb
To turn something upside down or inside out
investigator
noun
A person who carries out a detailed examination or inquiry.
investor
noun
A person who allocates capital with the expectation of a financial return.
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
invoke
verb
To call upon a higher power for help or support
involuntary
adj.
Done without conscious control
involution
noun
A process of shrinking or returning to a former size
involve
verb
To include as a necessary part or result
invulnerable
adj.
Impossible to harm or damage
inwardly
adv.
On the inside or within oneself
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
iridescence
noun
A display of rainbow-like colors
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
irony
noun
A situation or statement where the actual outcome or meaning is opposite to what is expected or intended.
irradiance
noun
The amount of light energy falling on a surface per unit area
irradiate
verb
To expose to radiation
irrational
adj.
Not based on reason or logic
irreducible
adj.
Incapable of being simplified or reduced.
irrefragable
adj.
Impossible to refute or dispute
irrefrangible
adj.
Not able to be broken or violated
irrelevant
adj.
Not related or pertinent to the matter at hand
irreligious
adj.
Not showing belief or respect for religious practices or beliefs
irreparable
adj.
Impossible to fix or repair
irrepressible
adj.
Unable to be controlled or restrained
irresistible
adj.
Too attractive or tempting to be resisted
irresponsible
adj.
Not showing a proper sense of responsibility
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
irreverential
adj.
Showing a lack of respect for things usually taken seriously
irreversible
adj.
Impossible to undo or alter
irrigant
noun
A substance used to supply water or moisture
irrigate
verb
To supply water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
irritable
adj.
Easily annoyed or angered
irritancy
noun
The state of causing annoyance or discomfort
irritant
noun
A substance causing discomfort or inflammation
irritate
verb
To cause annoyance or discomfort
irruption
noun
A sudden and forceful entry or invasion
isle
noun
An island or a small piece of land surrounded by water.
islet
noun
A small island
isobar
noun
A line on a weather map that connects points of equal atmospheric pressure.
isochronous
adj.
Occurring at equal time intervals
isolate
verb
To set apart or cut off from others
isothermal
adj.
Having a constant temperature
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
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
jaunt
noun
A short trip for pleasure
jaunty
adj.
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
jeer
verb
To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
jejune
adj.
Lacking interest or significance
jeopardize
verb
To put at risk or in danger
jest
noun
A joke or witty remark
jettison
verb
To throw away or discard something
jibe
verb
To be in harmony or agreement
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
joggle
verb
To shake or move slightly back and forth
jollity
noun
A state of being cheerful and full of fun
jostle
verb
To bump, push, or shove roughly, often in a crowd
journalize
verb
To write down or record in a journal
joust
verb
To engage in a combat or competition, especially on horseback with lances
jovial
adj.
Cheerful and friendly
jubilant
adj.
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
jubilation
noun
A feeling of great happiness or triumph
judgment
noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
judicature
noun
The administration of justice
judicial
adj.
Related to courts or judges
judiciary
noun
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law
judicious
adj.
Having or showing good judgment
juggernaut
noun
A massive and unstoppable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
juggle
verb
To keep multiple objects in motion in the air by catching and throwing them repeatedly.
jugglery
noun
The art of keeping several objects in motion in the air by catching and throwing them
jugular
adj.
Relating to the throat or neck area, especially the large veins in the neck.
juicy
adj.
Full of juice or moisture
junction
noun
A place where two or more things meet or are joined
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
juror
noun
A member of a jury
justification
noun
A reason or explanation for an action or belief
justify
verb
To show or prove to be right or reasonable
juvenile
adj.
Relating to young people
juxtapose
verb
To place side by side for comparison or contrast
keen
adj.
Having a sharp edge or point
keepsake
noun
An item kept as a reminder of a person or event
ken
noun
Range of knowledge or understanding
kerchief
noun
A square piece of cloth used to cover the head or neck
kernel
noun
The central or most important part of something
kiln
noun
A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially for firing pottery, bricks, or ceramics.
kiloliter
noun
A metric unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters.
kilometer
noun
A unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters, used to measure distance.
kilowatt
noun
A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
kimono
noun
A traditional Japanese garment with wide sleeves and a sash, worn on formal occasions.
kind-hearted
adj.
Having a sympathetic and generous nature
kindle
verb
To start a fire or ignite something
kinetic
adj.
Related to motion
kingling
noun
A small or insignificant king
kingship
noun
The position, office, or dignity of a king
kinsfolk
noun
Family members or relatives
kinship
noun
The state of being related by blood or sharing family ties
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.
knell
noun
A sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
knickknack
noun
A small decorative object
knighthood
noun
The rank or title given to a knight
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
labile
adj.
Easily altered or changed
laborious
adj.
Requiring a lot of time and effort
labyrinth
noun
A complex network of paths or passages
lacerate
verb
To tear or cut deeply
lachrymose
adj.
Tending to cause tears or to be tearful
lackadaisical
adj.
Showing little enthusiasm or interest
lackluster
adj.
Lacking energy or excitement
laconic
adj.
Using very few words
lactation
noun
The production and secretion of milk by mammals
lacteal
adj.
Related to milk
lactic
adj.
Relating to or derived from milk
laddie
noun
A young boy or young man
ladle
noun
A large, long-handled spoon used for serving liquids
laggard
noun
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.
lament
verb
To express sorrow or regret
lampoon
verb
To publicly criticize using ridicule or sarcasm
lancet
noun
A small surgical tool with a sharp point and two-edged blade, used for making small incisions
landholder
noun
A person who owns land
landlord
noun
A person who rents out land, a building, or an apartment.
landmark
noun
A prominent or conspicuous object in a landscape that serves as a guide
landscape
noun
Visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal
languid
adj.
Lacking energy or vitality
languish
verb
To become weak or lose strength
languor
noun
A state of tiredness or inertia
lapse
verb
To slip or fall into a lower or worse condition
lascivious
adj.
Having or showing strong sexual desire
lassie
noun
A young girl or woman
lassitude
noun
A state of physical or mental weariness
latency
noun
The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.
latent
adj.
Existing but not yet developed or manifest
later
adv.
At a time in the future or after the present time
lateral
adj.
Relating to the side or sides
latish
adj.
Slightly late
latter
adj.
Referring to the second of two things mentioned
lattice
noun
A structure of crossed wooden or metal strips, often arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
laud
verb
To praise highly
laudable
adj.
Deserving praise and commendation
laudation
noun
Expression of praise
laudatory
adj.
Expressing praise or commendation
laundress
noun
A woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes.
laureate
noun
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement
lave
verb
To wash or bathe
lavish
adj.
Luxuriously rich, elaborate, or generous
lawgiver
noun
A person who creates or enacts laws
lawmaker
noun
A person who makes or enacts laws
lax
adj.
Not strict or severe; careless or negligent
laxative
noun
A substance that helps relieve constipation by stimulating bowel movements.
lea
noun
An open area of grassy or arable land
leaflet
noun
A small printed sheet of paper, often folded, used to provide information or advertise something.
leaven
noun
A substance used to make dough rise
leery
adj.
Cautious or wary due to suspicion
leeward
adj.
Situated or moving away from the wind
left-handed
adj.
Using the left hand more naturally and skillfully than the right.
legacy
noun
Something handed down from the past
legalize
verb
To make lawful
legerdemain
noun
Skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks
legging
noun
A tight-fitting garment covering the legs, usually worn by women and girls.
legible
adj.
Clear enough to be read
legionary
noun
A soldier in the ancient Roman army.
legislate
verb
To create or enact laws
legislative
adj.
Related to the process of making or enacting laws
legislator
noun
A person who makes laws
legitimacy
noun
The quality of being accepted as right or proper
legitimate
adj.
Conforming to the law or rules
leisure
noun
Free time
leniency
noun
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
lenient
adj.
Not strict in discipline or punishment
leonine
adj.
Resembling or characteristic of a lion
lethal
adj.
Causing or capable of causing death
lethargic
adj.
Feeling a lack of energy or interest in doing things
lethargy
noun
A state of sluggishness or lack of energy
levee
noun
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.
level
noun
A specific height or layer
lever
noun
A rigid bar used to apply force to an object
leverage
noun
The power to influence
leviathan
noun
A very large sea creature
levity
noun
Lightness in manner or attitude, often when inappropriate
levy
verb
To impose a tax or fee
lewd
adj.
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
lexicographer
noun
A person who compiles dictionaries
lexicography
noun
The practice of compiling dictionaries
lexicon
noun
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
liability
noun
State of being responsible for something, especially by law