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GRE Word List Letter I
GRE Word List Letter I
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12/20/2009
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Term
ichthyology
 Definition
study of fish
Term
icon
 Definition
religious image; idol
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idiom
 Definition
expression who meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style
Term
idiosyncrasy
 Definition
individual trait, usually odd in nature
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idyllic
 Definition
charmingly carefree
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igneous
 Definition
produced by fire
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ignoble
 Definition
not noble; unworthy
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ignominy
 Definition
deep disgrace
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illicit
 Definition
illegal
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illimitable
 Definition
infinite
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illuminate
 Definition
to brighten
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illusion
 Definition
misleading vision
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illusive
 Definition
deceiving
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illusory
 Definition
deceptive
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imbecility
 Definition
weakness of mind
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imbibe
 Definition
to drink in
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imbroglio
 Definition
complicated situation
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imbue
 Definition
to saturate
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immaculate
 Definition
spotless; flawless
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imminent
 Definition
near at hand
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immobility
 Definition
state of being immovable
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immolate
 Definition
to offer as a sacrifice
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immure
 Definition
to imprison
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impale
 Definition
to pierce
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impalpable
 Definition
imperceptible; intangible
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impartial
 Definition
not biased
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impasse
 Definition
predicament from which there is no escape
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impecunious
 Definition
without money
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impediment
 Definition
hindrance
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impel
 Definition
to drive or force onward
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impending
 Definition
nearing
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impenitent
 Definition
not repentant
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imperative
 Definition
absolutely necessary
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imperious
 Definition
haughty
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impertinent
 Definition
rude
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impetuous
 Definition
violent; hasty
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impetus
 Definition
moving force; incentive; stimulus
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impiety
 Definition
irreverence
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impinge
 Definition
to infringe; to touch
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impious
 Definition
irreverent
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implausible
 Definition
unlikely
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implicate
 Definition
to incriminate
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implore
 Definition
to beg
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impolitic
 Definition
not wise
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imponderable
 Definition
weightless
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import
 Definition
significance
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importunate
 Definition
urging; demanding
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importune
 Definition
to beg persistently
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imposture
 Definition
assuming a false identity
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impotent
 Definition
weak; ineffective
Term
imprecation
 Definition
curse
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impregnable
 Definition
invulnerable
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impromptu
 Definition
without previous preparation
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impropriety
 Definition
improperness
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improvident
 Definition
thriftless
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imprudent
 Definition
lacking caution
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impudence
 Definition
insolence
Term
impugn
 Definition
to dispute to contradict
Term
impuissance
 Definition
powerlessness
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impunity
 Definition
freedom from punishment or harm
Term
impute
 Definition
to attribute; to ascribe
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inalienable
 Definition
not to be taken away
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inane
 Definition
silly
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inanimate
 Definition
lifeless
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inarticulate
 Definition
speechless; producing indistinct speech
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inaugurate
 Definition
to begin formally; to install in office
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incandescent
 Definition
shining with intense heat
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incantation
 Definition
singing of magic spells; magical formula
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incapacitate
 Definition
to disable
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incarcerate
 Definition
to imprison
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incarnation
 Definition
act of assuming a human body and human nature
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incendiary
 Definition
arsonist
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incense
 Definition
to enrage; to infuriate
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inception
 Definition
start; beginning
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incessant
 Definition
unceasing
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incidence
 Definition
rate of occurrence; particular occurrence
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incidental
 Definition
not essential; minor
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incipient
 Definition
beginning; in an early stage
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incisive
 Definition
cutting; sharp
Term
incite
 Definition
to arouse to action; to motivate; to induce to exist
Term
inclement
 Definition
stormy; unkind
Term
incline
 Definition
slope
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incommodious
 Definition
not spacious
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incontinent
 Definition
lacking self-restraint
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incontrovertible
 Definition
indisputable
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incorporeal
 Definition
lacking a material body
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incorrigible
 Definition
uncorrectable
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incredulity
 Definition
tendency to disbelief
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increment
 Definition
increase
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incriminate
 Definition
to accuse
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incrustation
 Definition
hard coating or crust
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incubate
 Definition
to hatch
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incubus
 Definition
burden; mental care; nightmare
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inculcate
 Definition
to teach
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incumbent
 Definition
obligatory; currently holding an office
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incur
 Definition
to bring upon oneself
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incursion
 Definition
temporary invasion
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indefatigable
 Definition
tireless
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indelible
 Definition
not able to be erased
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indemnify
 Definition
to make secure against loss; to compensate for loss
Term
indentation
 Definition
notch; deep recess
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indenture
 Definition
to bind as servant to master
Term
indices
 Definition
signs
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indict
 Definition
to charge
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indifferent
 Definition
unmoved; mediocre
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indigenous
 Definition
native
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indigent
 Definition
poor
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indignation
 Definition
anger at an injustice
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indignity
 Definition
offensive treatment
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indiscriminate
 Definition
choosing at random; confused
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indissoluble
 Definition
permanent
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indite
 Definition
to write; to compose
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indomitable
 Definition
unconquerable
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indubitable
 Definition
unquestionable
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induce
 Definition
to persuade; to bring about
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inductive
 Definition
pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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indulgent
 Definition
humoring; yielding; lenient
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industrious
 Definition
diligent; hard-working
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inebriated
 Definition
habitually intoxicated
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ineffable
 Definition
cannot be expressed in speech
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ineffectual
 Definition
not effective; weak
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ineluctable
 Definition
irresistible; not to be escaped
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inept
 Definition
lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
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inequity
 Definition
unfairness
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inerrancy
 Definition
infallibility
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inexorable
 Definition
relentless; unyielding; implacable
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infallible
 Definition
unerring
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infamous
 Definition
notoriously bad
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infantile
 Definition
childish
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infer
 Definition
to deduce; to conclude
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infernal
 Definition
pertaining to hell
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infidel
 Definition
unbeliever
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infiltrate
 Definition
to penetrate
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infinitesimal
 Definition
very small
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infirmity
 Definition
weakness
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inflated
 Definition
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged
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influx
 Definition
flowing into
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infraction
 Definition
violation
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infringe
 Definition
to violate
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ingenious
 Definition
clever
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ingrained
 Definition
deeply established; firmly rooted
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ingrate
 Definition
ungrateful person
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ingratiate
 Definition
to become popular with
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inhibit
 Definition
to restrain; to prevent
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inimical
 Definition
unfriendly
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inimitable
 Definition
matchless
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iniquitous
 Definition
wicked
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injurious
 Definition
harmful
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inkling
 Definition
hint
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innate
 Definition
inborn
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innuendo
 Definition
hint; insinuation
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inopportune
 Definition
untimely; poorly chosen
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inordinate
 Definition
unrestrained; excessive
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inquisitor
 Definition
questioner
Term
insalubrious
 Definition
not healthful
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inscrutable
 Definition
mysterious; impenetratable
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insensate
 Definition
without feeling
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insidious
 Definition
treacherous
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insolence
 Definition
impudent disrespect; haughtiness
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insolvent
 Definition
bankrupt
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insouciant
 Definition
indifferent
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insubstantial
 Definition
lacking substance
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insuperable
 Definition
unbeatable
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insurgent
 Definition
rebellious
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insurmountable
 Definition
unbeatable
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insurrection
 Definition
rebellion
Term
integral
 Definition
complete; necessary for completeness
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integrate
 Definition
to combine
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integrity
 Definition
uprightness
Term
inter
 Definition
to bury
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interdict
 Definition
to forbid
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interim
 Definition
meantime
Term
interloper
 Definition
intruder
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interminable
 Definition
endless
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intermittent
 Definition
periodic; on and off
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internecine
 Definition
mutually destructive
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interpolate
 Definition
to insert between
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interregnum
 Definition
period between two reigns
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intervene
 Definition
to come between
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intimate
 Definition
to hint
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless
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intrinsic
 Definition
essential; inherent; built-in
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introspective
 Definition
looking within oneself
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introvert
 Definition
one who is introspective; inclined to think more about onself
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invalidate
 Definition
to weaken; to destroy
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inveigh
 Definition
to denounce
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inveigle
 Definition
to lead astray
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inverse
 Definition
opposite
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invert
 Definition
to turn upside down or inside out
Term
inveterate
 Definition
deep-rooted; habitual
Term
invidious
 Definition
designed to create ill will or envy
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inviolable
 Definition
secure from corruption
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invocation
 Definition
prayer for help
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iota
 Definition
very small quantity
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irate
 Definition
angry
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iridescent
 Definition
exhibiting rainbowlike colors
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irksome
 Definition
annoying
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irreproachable
 Definition
blameless
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irretrievable
 Definition
impossible to recover
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irreverence
 Definition
lack of proper respect
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irrevocable
 Definition
irreversible
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isotope
 Definition
varying form of an element
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isthmus
 Definition
narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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itinerant
 Definition
wandering; traveling
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