Set3 Flashcards
incarnate
【1】adj. invested with bodily nature and form【2】v. to constitute an embodiment or type of
incendiary
【1】n. a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent【2】adj. tending to inflame
incense
【1】n. a sweet or pleasant smell【2】vt. to cause to be extremely angry
inception
【1】n. an act, process, or instance of beginning
incessant
【1】adj. continuing or following without interruption
inch
【2】v. to move or cause to move slowly or by small degrees
inchoate
【1】adj. in an initial or early stage【2】adj. imperfectly formed or developed
incinerate
【1】vi. to cause to burn to ashes
incipient
【1】adj. beginning to come into being or to become apparent
incite
【1】vt. to provoke and urge on
inclement
【1】adj. lacking mildness【2】adj. showing no clemency; unmerciful
incogitant
【1】adj. thoughtless; inconsiderate
incongruent
【1】adj. not conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation
inconsequential
【1】adj. not using or following good reasoning【2】adj. of no significance
incorrigible
【1】adj. incapable of being corrected or amended【2】adj. difficult or impossible to control or manage
incriminate
【1】vt. to accuse of a crime or other wrongful act
incursion
【1】n. a hostile entrance into a territory
indelible
【1】adj. impossible to remove, erase, or wash away【2】adj. not easily forgotten
indemnity
【1】n. compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered
indict
【1】vt. to accuse of wrongdoing; charge
indifferent
【1】adj. marked by impartiality【2】adj. of average to below average quality【3】adj. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something
indigenous
【1】adj. originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment【2】adj. being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
indigent
【1】adj. lacking money or material possessions
indoctrinate
【1】vt. to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments
inducement
【1】n. a motive or consideration that leads one to action【2】n. the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
indulgent
【1】adj. showing, characterized by, or given to indulgence
indurate
【1】adj. having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings【2】vt. to become physically firm or solid【3】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
ineffable
【1】adj. incapable of being expressed
ineluctable
【1】adj. not to be avoided, changed, or resisted
inert
【1】adj. sluggish in action or motion; deficient in active properties
inexorable
【1】adj. not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped
infamous
【1】adj. having an extremely and deservedly bad reputation
infatuate
【1】vt. to inspire with unreasoning love or attachment
inferno
【1】n. an intense fire【2】n. a place or a state that resembles or suggests hell
infiltrate
【1】vt. to enter or take up positions in gradually or surreptitiously, as for purposes ofespionage or takeover
infirm
【1】adj. weak in body, especially from old age or disease【2】adj. lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose
inflame
【2】v.to make more violent
infuse
【1】vt. to fill or cause to be filled with something【2】vt. inspire, animate
infuriate
【1】vt. to make furious
ingenious
【1】adj. marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception or execution
ingenuity
【1】n. inventive skill or imagination
ingenuous
【1】adj. lacking in cunning, guile, or worldliness【2】adj. openly straightforward or frank
ingest
【1】vt. to take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption
ingrained
【1】adj. forming a part of the essence or inmost being; firmly established
ingratiating
【1】adj. capable of winning favor【2】adj. intended or adopted in order to gain favor
inimical
【1】adj. reflecting or indicating hostility【2】adj. opposed to one’s interests
inimitable
【1】adj. not capable of being imitated
iniquity
【1】n. gross immorality or injustice
inkling
【1】n. a slight indication or suggestion【2】n. a slight knowledge or vague notion
inquisitive
【1】adj. inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of others
insentient
【1】adj. lacking perception, consciousness, or animation【2】adj. not having or showing a deep understanding of something
insipid
【1】adj. lacking flavor or zest; not tasty【2】adj. lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge
insolent
【1】adj. audaciously rude or disrespectful
insouciant
【1】adj. free from concern, worry, or anxiety
instate
【1】vt. to set or establish in a rank or office
instigate
【1】vt. to goad or urge forward; to stir up
instill
【1】v. to cause to enter drop by drop【2】v. to impart gradually
insubordinate
【1】adj. not submissiveto authority
insulate
【1】vt. to place in a detached situation
insurgent
【1】n. one who breaks with or opposes constituted authority or the established order
intangible
【1】adj. incapable of being perceived by the senses
integral
【1】adj. essential to completeness【2】adj. not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
integrity
【1】n. steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code, devotion to telling the truthcommunity is still sound. 【2】n. the quality or condition of being whole or undivided
intelligible
【1】adj. capable of being understood
intemperate
【1】adj. not temperate or moderatetrammeled
intensify
【1】vt. to make intense or more intensive
inter
【1】vt. to place in a grave or tomb
intercessor
【1】n. one that mediates
interdict
【1】vt. to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner【2】vt. to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
interim
【1】n. an interval of time between one event, process, or period and another【2】adj. serving in a position for the time being
interlock
【1】vi. to become united or joined closely, as by hooking or dovetailing
interminable
【1】adj. having or seeming to have no end
intermittent
【1】adj. coming and going at intervals, not continuous【2】adj. lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
interregnum
【1】n. break in continuity
interrogate
【 1】vt. to question formally and systematically
intimate
【1】adj. marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity【2】adj. not known or meant to be known by the general populace【3】n. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another【4】v. to communicate delicately and indirectly
intimidate
【1】vt. to make timid or fearful, frighten
intoxicant
【1】n. an agent that intoxicates, especially an alcoholic beverage
intransigent
【1】adj. characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position
intrepid
【1】adj. characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
intrigue
【 1】n. a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends【 2】vt. to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of
intrinsic
【1】adj. of or relating to the essential nature of a thing
inundate
【1】vt. to cover with or as if with flood
inure
【1】vt. to accustom to accept something undesirable【2】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
invective
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
inveigh
【1】vi. to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently
inveigle
【1】vt. to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk
inventory
【1】n. a detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one’s possession, especially aperiodic survey of all goods and materials in stock【2】n. a short statement of the main points
inveterate
【1】adj. firmly established by long persistence
invidious
【1】adj. tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy【2】adj. having or showing mean resentment of another’s possessions or advantages
invigorate
【1】vt. to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
invoke
【1】vt. to put into effect or operation【 2】vt. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
irate
【1】adj. extremely angry
iridescent
【1】adj. displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
irk
【1】n. something that is a source of irritation【2】v. to be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to
ironclad
【1】adj. so firm or secure as to be unbreakable
irradicable
【1】adj. impossible to uproot or destroy
irreducible
【1】adj. incapable of being factored into polynomials of lower degree with coefficientsin some given field (as the rational numbers) or integral domain (as the integers)
irrigate
【1】vt. to supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially【2】vt. to flush (a body part) with a stream of liquid (as in removing a foreign body or medicating)
jabber
【1】vi. to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
jaded
【1】adj. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness【2】adj. having one’s patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
jape
【1】v. to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
jargon
【1】n. the specialized or technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group
jarring
【1】adj. harsh or discordant【2】adj. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
jaundice
【1】n. to affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice; bias
jaunty
【1】adj. sprightly in manner or appearance: lively
jejune
【1】adj. not interesting; dull【2】adj. having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
jest
【1】n. a frivolous mood or manner
jeopardy
【1】n. risk of loss or injury; peril or danger
jettison
【1】vt. to cast overboard or off
jibe
【1】vi. to be in accord: agree
jingoist
【1】n. extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
jitters
【1】n. a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
jocular
【1】adj. characterized by joking, playful
jocund
【1】adj. sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality
jog
【2】vi. to rouse or stimulate
jolt
【1】vi. to move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow【 2】v. to cause an unpleasant surprise for
jot
【1】vt . to write briefly or hurriedly
jovial
【1】adj. markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality
jubilant
【1】adj. exultingly joyful
judicious
【1】adj. having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent
juggernaut
【1】n. an overwhelming, advancing force that crushes everything in its path
ken
【1】n. the range of vision【2】vt. to know (a person or thing)
kindle
【1】vt. to build or fuel (a fire); to set fire to; ignite
kindred
【1】adj. having a similar or related origin, nature, or character
knack
【1】n. a clever trick or stratagem; a clever way of doing something
knead
【1】vt. to make or shape by or as if by folding, pressing, and stretching with the hands
knit
【1】vt. to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles【2】vt. to join closely; unite securely
knotty
【1】adj. marked by or full of knots especially: so full of difficulties and complications as to be likely to defy solution
kudos
【1】n. fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement【2】n. acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
labile
【1】adj. continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change; unstable
laborious
【1】adj. hard-working; industrious【2】adj. marked by or requiring long, hard work
labyrinthine
【1】adj. of, relating to, resembling, or constituting a labyrinth; extremely complexor tortuous in structure
lacerate
【1】vt. to cause deep emotional pain to; distress
lackluster
【1】adj. lacking brightness, luster, or vitality
lachrymose
【1】adj. tending to cause tears, mournful
lambaste
【1】vt. to scold sharply; berate
lampoon
【1】n. a harsh satire usually directed against an individual
languid
【1】adj. lacking energy or vitality; weak
languish
【1】vi. to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
languor
【1】n. physical or mental inertness【2】n. weakness or weariness of body or mind
lank
【1】adj. long, straight, and limp; not stiff in structure【2】adj. not stiff in structure
lapse
【1】n. a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention【2】v. to come to an end
largesse
【1】n. something given to someone without expectation of a return【2】n. liberality in giving or willingness to give
lash
【1】n. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument【2】v. to strike against with force or violence【3】vt. to bind with or as if with a line
latent
【1】adj. present or potential but not evident or active
latitude
【1】n. freedom from normal restraints, limitations, or regulations
laudatory
【1】adj. of, relating to, or expressing praise
lavish
【1】adj. characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion【2】v. to give readily and in large quantities; to use up carelessly
leaven
【1】vt. to mingle or permeate with some modifying, alleviating, or vivifying element
leer
【1】vi. to cast a sidelong glance
leery
【1】adj. suspicious or distrustful; wary
lethal
【1】adj. extremely harmful; devastating
lethargic
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by lethargy, sluggish
levelheaded
【1】adj. characteristically self-composed and sensible
levity
【1】n. excessive or unseemly frivolity
liberal
【2】adj. marked by generosity
libertine
【1】n. one who acts without moral restraint; a dissolute person
licentious
【1】adj. lacking legal or moral restraints ; having a strong sexual desireindustry
liken
【1】vt. to see, mention, or show as similar; compare
limber
【1】adj. capable of being shaped: flexible
limp
【1】adj. lacking firm texture, substance, or structure【2】adj. lacking strength or firmness; weak or spiritless【3】vi. to move or proceed haltingly or unsteadily
limpid
【1】adj. characterized by transparent clearness【2】adj. free from emotional or mental agitation
lissome
【1】adj. easily bent; supple【2】adj. having the ability to move with ease; limber
list
【1】v. to set or cause to be at an angle
lithe
【1】adj. characterized by easy flexibility and grace【2】adj. easily bent or flexed
loath
【1】adj. unwilling or reluctant; disinclined
loathe
【1】vt. to dislike someone or something greatly; abhor
lofty
【1】adj. elevated in character and spirit, noble【2】adj. rising to a great height【3】adj. having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
loll
【1】vi. to act or move in a lax, lazy, or indolent manner【2】vi. to spend time doing nothing
lopsided
【1】adj. leaning to one side【2】adj. lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion
loutish
【1】adj. having the characteristics of a lout; awkward, stupid, and boorish
lubricate
【1】vt. to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
lug
【1】vt. to cause to follow by applying steady force on【2】vt. to carry laboriously
lugubrious
【1】adj. mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree
lull
【1】n. a momentary halt in an activity【2】vt. to free from distress or disturbance
intrigue
【 1】n. a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends【 2】vt. to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of
intrinsic
【1】adj. of or relating to the essential nature of a thing
inundate
【1】vt. to cover with or as if with flood
inure
【1】vt. to accustom to accept something undesirable【2】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
invective
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
inveigh
【1】vi. to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently
inveigle
【1】vt. to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk
inventory
【1】n. a detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one’s possession, especially aperiodic survey of all goods and materials in stock【2】n. a short statement of the main points
inveterate
【1】adj. firmly established by long persistence
invidious
【1】adj. tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy【2】adj. having or showing mean resentment of another’s possessions or advantages
invigorate
【1】vt. to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
invoke
【1】vt. to put into effect or operation【 2】vt. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
irate
【1】adj. extremely angry
iridescent
【1】adj. displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
irk
【1】n. something that is a source of irritation【2】v. to be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to
ironclad
【1】adj. so firm or secure as to be unbreakable
irradicable
【1】adj. impossible to uproot or destroy
irreducible
【1】adj. incapable of being factored into polynomials of lower degree with coefficientsin some given field (as the rational numbers) or integral domain (as the integers)
irrigate
【1】vt. to supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially【2】vt. to flush (a body part) with a stream of liquid (as in removing a foreign body or medicating)
jabber
【1】vi. to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
jaded
【1】adj. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness【2】adj. having one’s patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
jape
【1】v. to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
jargon
【1】n. the specialized or technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group
jarring
【1】adj. harsh or discordant【2】adj. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness