Test Words You should Know by P.T. Shank

Author:P.T. Shank
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: subject
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2011-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

inherent (in-HEYR-ent), adjective

A natural and vital part of something else; an essential part of a larger whole that cannot be removed

The inherent risk in extreme sports is part of their allure for many participants.

inimical (ih-NIHM-ih-cul), adjective

Counterproductive; causing harm or the opposite of the desired effect

His girlfriend's urgings that he attend the party were inimical to his studying for the test he had the next day.

innate (ih-NAYT), adjective

Existing from birth; natural and inborn; essentially a part of something; coming naturally, not learned

His parents discovered he had an innate ear for music when he sat down at a piano and began to play when he was only five.

innocuous (ih-NAWK-yoo-uhs), adjective

Completely harmless to the point of being disregarded; tame; not offensive

It took several bad relationships before she finally saw: nice guys as being more than totally innocuous.

innovation (in-oh-VAY-shun), noun

A new creation, usually that moves a field forward in some way

Scientists expect medical innovations to increase human life expectancies by many years.

inscrutable (in-SKROOT-uh-bul), adjective

Difficult or impossible to understand or know; incomprehensible; hard to get a handle on, as in a person, attitude, or concept

The contestants tried to read the judges in order to guess the result, but their faces were inscrutable throughout the competition.

insensible (in-SENS-uh-bul), adjective

Too small to be noticed or to register; imperceptible; or temporarily unconscious or without feeling, usually due to external factors such as alcohol, violence, or extreme temperature; or unaware, insensitive to or indifferent; uncaring; unfeeling emotionally

None of them noticed the insensible change in the light as the sun set until they realized they were sitting in the dark and had to turn on a light.

The blow to the head knocked the boxer insensible for several minutes.

She wasn't insensible toward her students' complaints but knew they needed the extra work if they were going to pass the test.

insinuate (in-SIN-yoo-ayt), verb

To hint, suggest, or subtly make known, generally regarding something negative; or to introduce oneself into a setting through crafty and somewhat unwelcome or negative means

Although his words seemed innocent enough, everyone knew he was trying to insinuate that the director was doing a poor job.

She was able to insinuate herself into the queens inner circle through subtle bribery and indirect threats.

insipid (in-SIP-id), adjective

Unexciting; lacking in flavor, life, or vigor; boring and dull

After living in the city, she found life in a small town insipid and unbearable.

insolvent (in-SOL-vent), adjective

Unable to pay debts or what is owed; without money or assets

The president of the small company knew: if they did not win a contract soon, the company would become insolvent and would have to close.

insouciant (in-SOO-see-aynt), adjective

Casual indifference or unconcerned; nonchalant

Although he tried to be insouciant about his acceptance to an Ivy League college, his friends knew he was very excited about it.

instigate (in-STIH-gayt), verb

To stir up or urge; to start, begin, or initiate

Even after years of marriage, they couldn't agree on which one of them instigated their first kiss.

insularity (IN-sul-ayr-ih-tee or INS-yoo-layr-ih-tee), noun

The state of being detached, either physically or emotionally; characterized by having little or no contact with others

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