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GRE
104
Aviation
2nd Grade
02/06/2012

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ichthyology
Definition
study of fish
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iconoclast
Definition
a rebel; one who breaks with tradition
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idealist
Definition
one with very high standards
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a peculiar personality trait
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idyllic
Definition
charmingly simple or poetic
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igneous
Definition
pertaining to fire
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ignoble
Definition
dishonorable
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ignominious
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shameful; disgraceful
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ignoramus
Definition
a stupid person
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ilk
Definition
type; sort; kind
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illicit
Definition
unlawful; illegal
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illumine
Definition
to brighten; to inspire
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illustrious
Definition
distinguished; bright
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imbibe
Definition
to drink; to absorb
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imbroglio
Definition
a difficult or confusing situation
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imbue
Definition
to fill completely; to penetrate
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imminent
Definition
likely to happen; threatening
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immolate
Definition
to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire
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immutable
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unchangeable
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impale
Definition
to pierce with a sharp stake through the body
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impalpable
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vague; not understandable
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impasse
Definition
a dead end; a problem without a solution
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impeach
Definition
to accuse
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impeccable
Definition
flawless; without fault
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impecunious
Definition
without money; penniless
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impede
Definition
to hinder; to obstruct
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impediment
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a barrier; an obstruction
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impel
Definition
to push into motion; urge
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impending
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likely to happen soon
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imperative
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extremely necessary
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imperious
Definition
domineering; haughty
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impertinent
Definition
rude; disrespectful
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imperturbable
Definition
steady; calm
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impervious
Definition
not capable of being affected; hardened
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impetuous
Definition
acting without thought; impulsive
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impetus
Definition
a stimulus; a moving force
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impinge
Definition
to strike; to collide; to encroach
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impious
Definition
disrespectful toward God
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implacable
Definition
unbending; inflexible; merciless
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implement
Definition
a tool; to carry out or put into practice
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implication
Definition
an indirect indication; a statement that suggests something
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implicit
Definition
suggested, but not plainly expressed
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imply
Definition
to suggest
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import
Definition
significance; meaning; to bring in fro ma foreign country
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importune
Definition
to persistenly ask; to beg
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imposter
Definition
a person who goes about under an assumed name or character
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impotent
Definition
powerless; lacking strength
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imprecation
Definition
a curse
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impregnable
Definition
unconquerable
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impromptu
Definition
without preparation; offhand
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impropriety
Definition
pertaining to something that is not proper or suitable
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improvident
Definition
wasteful
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impudent
Definition
disrespectful; shameless
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impugn
Definition
To attack a person with words; to challenge a person in regard to motives
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impunity
Definition
freedom from punishment
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impute
Definition
to accuse a person of some wrongdoing; to attribute a fault or a crime to a person
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inadvertent
Definition
unintentional
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inalienable
Definition
not able to be transferred to another
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inane
Definition
silly; meaningless
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inanimate
Definition
lifeless; dull; dead
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inarticulate
Definition
pertaining to speech that is not clear or understandable
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incandescent
Definition
very bright; shining
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incapacitated
Definition
disabled; unable to function
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incarcerate
Definition
to imprison
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incarnadine
Definition
blood-red; flesh-colored
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incarnate
Definition
in human form
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incendiary
Definition
causing fire; stirring up trouble
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incense
Definition
to inflane; to enrage
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incentive
Definition
something that incites to action
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inception
Definition
beginning; start
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incessant
Definition
continuous; without pause
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inchoate
Definition
at an early stage; just beginning
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incipient
Definition
beginning to exist or appear
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incisive
Definition
sharp; keen
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incite
Definition
to urge to action; to stir up
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inclement
Definition
harsh; unfavorable; severe ( usually refers to weather)
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incognito
Definition
disguised
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incoherent
Definition
rambling; not logically connected
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incongruous
Definition
unsuited; inappropriate
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inconsequential
Definition
unimportant
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incontrovertible
Definition
certain; undeniable
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incorrigible
Definition
bad beyond correction or reform
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incredulous
Definition
skeptical; disbeleiving
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increment
Definition
an increase; a gain
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incriminate
Definition
To charge with a crime; to connect or relate to a wrongdoing
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incubus
Definition
nightmare
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inculcate
Definition
( in or upon) to teach earnestly; to influence someone to accept an idea
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incur
Definition
to bring upon oneself; to run into some undesirable consequence
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incursion
Definition
a raid; an invasion
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indefatigable
Definition
incapable of being tired out
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indelible
Definition
incapable of being erased
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indemnify
Definition
to insure; to repay
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indicative
Definition
signifying; implying
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indict
Definition
to charge with a crime; to accuse of a wrong-doing
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indigenous
Definition
native to a particular area; inborn
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indigent
Definition
extremely poor
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indignant
Definition
angry as a result of unjust treatment
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indisputable
Definition
unquestionable; without doubt
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indissoluble
Definition
permanent
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indoctrinate
Definition
to teach someone principles or beliefs
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indolent
Definition
lazy
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indomitable
Definition
unconquerable; unyielding
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indubitable
Definition
unquestionable; certain
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induce
Definition
to cuase; to bring about
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