6000 SAT words
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SAT 6000 - Set 8
(400 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |