Ingerson SAT pt 7 Flashcards

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hypothesis

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a tentative theory

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hysteria

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

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icon

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an important or enduring symbol or famous person

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illicit

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illegal

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illusory

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lacking in or not based on reality

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illustration

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showing by example; a picture

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imitation

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a copy that is represented as the original

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impede

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to obstruct or interfere with; to delay

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imperative

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requiring attention or action

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imperial

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majestic, befitting an emperor

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implacable

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unable to be appeased or pacified

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implement

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

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impose

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

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imprecise

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not exact

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impression

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a feeling or understanding resulting from an experience

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improbable

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unlikely

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impudent

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disrespectful

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inane

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without sense or meaning; silly

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inapt

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inappropriate

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inaudible

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unable to be heard

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incisive

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very penetrating, clear and sharp

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inconclusive

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providing no clear answer or solution

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incongruity

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incompatibility; out of place

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inconsistency

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contradictory

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incorrigible

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incapable of being reformed or improved

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indelible

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not able to be erased or removed; memorable

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independence

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self-reliance and freedom from outside control

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indictment

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the act of accusing; a formal accusation

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indifference

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the trait of lacking enthusiasm or interest

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indigence

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extreme poverty

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indispensable

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absolutely necessary

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indistinguishable

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exactly alike

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induction

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

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infectious

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contagious

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inferiority

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not being as good as others

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infighting

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rivalry among members of the same organisation

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influenced

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to have an effect on

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insecurity

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lack of self-confidence

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insensitive

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not caring; slow to feel or notice

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instantaneous

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done in an instant; immediate

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instinctive

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done automatically without thinking

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instrumental

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essential

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insubstantial

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lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial

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integrity

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honesty, high moral standards

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intensity

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great strength or force

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interact

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to communicate or work together

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intermittent

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stopping and starting at irregular intervals

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interpretation

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

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intimacy

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close or warm friendship

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intimidated

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frightened into submission or compliance

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intrigued

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interested and curious

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invoke

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call forth

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irony

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a contrast between expectation and reality

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irrefutable

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impossible to disprove; beyond argument

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jaded

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wearied, dulled, or bored by having too much

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journalist

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a writer for newspapers and magazines

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jubilant

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full of high-spirited delight

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judgmental

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critical; disapproving

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keenest

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

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knack

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ability to do something easily

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lackluster

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dull; monotonous; bland

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lamented

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mourned or grieved for

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lassitude

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a feeling of lack of interest or energy

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lavish

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extravagant

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legendary

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famous

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lethargy

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lack of energy; sluggishness

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levy

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to impose a tax upon

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levity

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humor

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liberating

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set free

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lighthearted

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carefree and happy

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liquefying

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to make liquid

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literally

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actually; in fact; true in reality

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logical

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in accordance with reason or logic

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longevity

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long-lived

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ludicrous

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ridiculous, laughable, absurd

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lush

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produced or growing in extreme abundance

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magnitude

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relative importance

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mandate

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an authoritative command

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manipulative

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good at influencing other people do what they want

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marginal

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insignificant

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marine

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of or relating to the sea

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marred

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damaged

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mediocre

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poor to middling in quality

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mellifluous

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pleasing to the ear

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mendacious

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given to lying

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mentor

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a wise and trusted guide and advisor

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merriment

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high-spirited fun and enjoyment

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misconception

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incorrect understanding

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milieu

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the setting, surroundings, environment

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miltant

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willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted

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minimize

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make small or insignificant

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miscreants

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troublemakers

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misleading

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giving the wrong idea

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moderate

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being within reasonable limits

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modicum

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a small amount

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momentous

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of great importance

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monotous

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without variation, colorless, dreary

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morbid

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

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moribund

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close to death; in a dying state

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motivated

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very eager to do or achieve