Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Ingerson SAT > Ingerson SAT pt 7 > Flashcards

Ingerson SAT pt 7 Flashcards

1
Q

hypothesis

A

a tentative theory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

hysteria

A

nervous condition of uncontrolled laughing and crying usually brought on by unsual emotional stress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

icon

A

an important or enduring symbol or famous person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

illicit

A

illegal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

illusory

A

lacking in or not based on reality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

illustration

A

showing by example; a picture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

imitation

A

a copy that is represented as the original

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

impede

A

to obstruct or interfere with; to delay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

imperative

A

requiring attention or action

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

imperial

A

majestic, befitting an emperor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

implacable

A

unable to be appeased or pacified

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

implement

A

pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; an instrument or tool

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

impose

A

to force someone to accept or put up with; to take unfair advantage of; impressive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

imprecise

A

not exact

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

impression

A

a feeling or understanding resulting from an experience

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

improbable

A

unlikely

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

impudent

A

disrespectful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

inane

A

without sense or meaning; silly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

inapt

A

inappropriate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

inaudible

A

unable to be heard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

incisive

A

very penetrating, clear and sharp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

inconclusive

A

providing no clear answer or solution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

incongruity

A

incompatibility; out of place

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

inconsistency

A

contradictory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

incorrigible

A

incapable of being reformed or improved

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

indelible

A

not able to be erased or removed; memorable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

independence

A

self-reliance and freedom from outside control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

indictment

A

the act of accusing; a formal accusation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

indifference

A

the trait of lacking enthusiasm or interest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

indigence

A

extreme poverty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

indispensable

A

absolutely necessary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

indistinguishable

A

exactly alike

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

induction

A

reasoning from specific to general; ceremony by which one is made a member

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

infectious

A

contagious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

inferiority

A

not being as good as others

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

infighting

A

rivalry among members of the same organisation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

influenced

A

to have an effect on

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

insecurity

A

lack of self-confidence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

insensitive

A

not caring; slow to feel or notice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

instantaneous

A

done in an instant; immediate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

instinctive

A

done automatically without thinking

42
Q

instrumental

43
Q

insubstantial

A

lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial

44
Q

integrity

A

honesty, high moral standards

45
Q

intensity

A

great strength or force

46
Q

interact

A

to communicate or work together

47
Q

intermittent

A

stopping and starting at irregular intervals

48
Q

interpretation

A

explanation of something not obvious or not meaning the same thing to everyone

49
Q

intimacy

A

close or warm friendship

50
Q

intimidated

A

frightened into submission or compliance

51
Q

intrigued

A

interested and curious

52
Q

invoke

A

call forth

53
Q

irony

A

a contrast between expectation and reality

54
Q

irrefutable

A

impossible to disprove; beyond argument

55
Q

jaded

A

wearied, dulled, or bored by having too much

56
Q

journalist

A

a writer for newspapers and magazines

57
Q

jubilant

A

full of high-spirited delight

58
Q

judgmental

A

critical; disapproving

59
Q

keenest

A

sharp or penetrating, in particular; having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

60
Q

knack

A

ability to do something easily

61
Q

lackluster

A

dull; monotonous; bland

62
Q

lamented

A

mourned or grieved for

63
Q

lassitude

A

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

64
Q

lavish

A

extravagant

65
Q

legendary

66
Q

lethargy

A

lack of energy; sluggishness

67
Q

levy

A

to impose a tax upon

68
Q

levity

69
Q

liberating

70
Q

lighthearted

A

carefree and happy

71
Q

liquefying

A

to make liquid

72
Q

literally

A

actually; in fact; true in reality

73
Q

logical

A

in accordance with reason or logic

74
Q

longevity

A

long-lived

75
Q

ludicrous

A

ridiculous, laughable, absurd

76
Q

lush

A

produced or growing in extreme abundance

77
Q

magnitude

A

relative importance

78
Q

mandate

A

an authoritative command

79
Q

manipulative

A

good at influencing other people do what they want

80
Q

marginal

A

insignificant

81
Q

marine

A

of or relating to the sea

82
Q

marred

83
Q

mediocre

A

poor to middling in quality

84
Q

mellifluous

A

pleasing to the ear

85
Q

mendacious

A

given to lying

86
Q

mentor

A

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

87
Q

merriment

A

high-spirited fun and enjoyment

88
Q

misconception

A

incorrect understanding

89
Q

milieu

A

the setting, surroundings, environment

90
Q

miltant

A

willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted

91
Q

minimize

A

make small or insignificant

92
Q

miscreants

A

troublemakers

93
Q

misleading

A

giving the wrong idea

94
Q

moderate

A

being within reasonable limits

95
Q

modicum

A

a small amount

96
Q

momentous

A

of great importance

97
Q

monotous

A

without variation, colorless, dreary

98
Q

morbid

A

in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy or obsessed with death

99
Q

moribund

A

close to death; in a dying state

100
Q

motivated

A

very eager to do or achieve

Ingerson SAT (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions