R 1 … fraught with
… fraught with
… The plan was fraught with risks.
… His speech was fraught with tension.
… Fraught with is filled with something undesirable.
… fraught with
/ fraught with
… The plan was fraught with risks.
/ The plan was fraught with risks.
… The plan was fraught with risks.
… His speech was fraught with tension.
/ His speech was fraught with tension.
… His speech was fraught with tension.
R 2 … fulsome
… fulsome
… She offered fulsome praise that felt insincere.
… His fulsome apology surprised everyone.
… Fulsome is excessive or insincere.
… fulsome
/ fulsome
… She offered fulsome praise that felt insincere.
/ She offered fulsome praise that felt insincere.
… She offered fulsome praise that felt insincere.
… His fulsome apology surprised everyone.
/ His fulsome apology surprised everyone.
… His fulsome apology surprised everyone.
R 3 … furtive
… furtive
… He cast a furtive glance around the room.
… Their furtive whispers raised suspicion.
… Furtive is secretive or sneaky.
… furtive
/ furtive
… He cast a furtive glance around the room.
/ He cast a furtive glance around the room.
… He cast a furtive glance around the room.
… Their furtive whispers raised suspicion.
/ Their furtive whispers raised suspicion.
… Their furtive whispers raised suspicion.
R 4 … gallant
… gallant
… The gallant soldier rescued the child.
… He made a gallant attempt to help.
… Gallant is brave or chivalrous.
… gallant
/ gallant
… The gallant soldier rescued the child.
/ The gallant soldier rescued the child.
… The gallant soldier rescued the child.
… He made a gallant attempt to help.
/ He made a gallant attempt to help.
… He made a gallant attempt to help.
R 5 … garish
… garish
… The room was decorated in garish colors.
… His garish outfit drew unwanted attention.
… Garish is overly bright or showy.
… garish
/ garish
… The room was decorated in garish colors.
/ The room was decorated in garish colors.
… The room was decorated in garish colors.
… His garish outfit drew unwanted attention.
/ His garish outfit drew unwanted attention.
… His garish outfit drew unwanted attention.
R 6 … gauche
… gauche
… His gauche remark ruined the mood.
… She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
… Gauche is socially awkward.
… gauche
/ gauche
… His gauche remark ruined the mood.
/ His gauche remark ruined the mood.
… His gauche remark ruined the mood.
… She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
/ She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
… She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
R 7 … gaunt
… gaunt
… The gaunt figure approached slowly.
… Illness left him gaunt and pale.
… Gaunt is extremely thin.
… gaunt
/ gaunt
… The gaunt figure approached slowly.
/ The gaunt figure approached slowly.
… The gaunt figure approached slowly.
… Illness left him gaunt and pale.
/ Illness left him gaunt and pale.
… Illness left him gaunt and pale.
R 8 … germane
… germane
… His comments were not germane to the topic.
… Only germane evidence was admitted.
… Germane is relevant or appropriate.
… germane
/ germane
… His comments were not germane to the topic.
/ His comments were not germane to the topic.
… His comments were not germane to the topic.
… Only germane evidence was admitted.
/ Only germane evidence was admitted.
… Only germane evidence was admitted.
R 9 … giddy
… giddy
… She felt giddy with excitement.
… The height made him giddy.
… Giddy is dizzy or lighthearted.
… giddy
/ giddy
… She felt giddy with excitement.
/ She felt giddy with excitement.
… She felt giddy with excitement.
… The height made him giddy.
/ The height made him giddy.
… The height made him giddy.
R 10 … glib
… glib
… His glib answers lacked sincerity.
… She distrusted his glib charm.
… Glib is smooth but insincere.
… glib
/ glib
… His glib answers lacked sincerity.
/ His glib answers lacked sincerity.
… His glib answers lacked sincerity.
… She distrusted his glib charm.
/ She distrusted his glib charm.
… She distrusted his glib charm.
R 11 … grandiloquent
… grandiloquent
… His grandiloquent speech amused the audience.
… She disliked his grandiloquent style.
… Grandiloquent is pompous or overly ornate.
… grandiloquent
/ grandiloquent
… His grandiloquent speech amused the audience.
/ His grandiloquent speech amused the audience.
… His grandiloquent speech amused the audience.
… She disliked his grandiloquent style.
/ She disliked his grandiloquent style.
… She disliked his grandiloquent style.
R 12 … grandiose
… grandiose
… The plan was dismissed as grandiose.
… He had grandiose visions of success.
… Grandiose is overly ambitious or exaggerated.
… grandiose
/ grandiose
… The plan was dismissed as grandiose.
/ The plan was dismissed as grandiose.
… The plan was dismissed as grandiose.
… He had grandiose visions of success.
/ He had grandiose visions of success.
… He had grandiose visions of success.
R 13 … gratuitous
… gratuitous
… The film contained gratuitous violence.
… His comment was gratuitous and unhelpful.
… Gratuitous is unnecessary or unwarranted.
… gratuitous
/ gratuitous
… The film contained gratuitous violence.
/ The film contained gratuitous violence.
… The film contained gratuitous violence.
… His comment was gratuitous and unhelpful.
/ His comment was gratuitous and unhelpful.
… His comment was gratuitous and unhelpful.
R 14 … grouchy
… grouchy
… He grew grouchy without sleep.
… The grouchy clerk snapped at customers.
… Grouchy is irritable or bad‑tempered.
… grouchy
/ grouchy
… He grew grouchy without sleep.
/ He grew grouchy without sleep.
… He grew grouchy without sleep.
… The grouchy clerk snapped at customers.
/ The grouchy clerk snapped at customers.
… The grouchy clerk snapped at customers.
R 15 … grueling
… grueling
… The marathon was grueling.
… They endured a grueling schedule.
… Grueling is extremely exhausting.
… grueling
/ grueling
… The marathon was grueling.
/ The marathon was grueling.
… The marathon was grueling.
… They endured a grueling schedule.
/ They endured a grueling schedule.
… They endured a grueling schedule.
R 16 … gruesome
… gruesome
… The crime scene was gruesome.
… The story described gruesome details.
… Gruesome is horrifying or grisly.
… gruesome
/ gruesome
… The crime scene was gruesome.
/ The crime scene was gruesome.
… The crime scene was gruesome.
… The story described gruesome details.
/ The story described gruesome details.
… The story described gruesome details.
R 17 … gullible
… gullible
… She was gullible enough to believe the scam.
… Gullible tourists were targeted.
… Gullible is easily deceived.
… gullible
/ gullible
… She was gullible enough to believe the scam.
/ She was gullible enough to believe the scam.
… She was gullible enough to believe the scam.
… Gullible tourists were targeted.
/ Gullible tourists were targeted.
… Gullible tourists were targeted.
R 18 … hackneyed
… hackneyed
… The plot felt hackneyed and predictable.
… His hackneyed phrases bored the audience.
… Hackneyed is overused or unoriginal.
… hackneyed
/ hackneyed
… The plot felt hackneyed and predictable.
/ The plot felt hackneyed and predictable.
… The plot felt hackneyed and predictable.
… His hackneyed phrases bored the audience.
/ His hackneyed phrases bored the audience.
… His hackneyed phrases bored the audience.
R 19 … haggard
… haggard
… She looked haggard after the long journey.
… His haggard face showed exhaustion.
… Haggard is worn and tired.
… haggard
/ haggard
… She looked haggard after the long journey.
/ She looked haggard after the long journey.
… She looked haggard after the long journey.
… His haggard face showed exhaustion.
/ His haggard face showed exhaustion.
… His haggard face showed exhaustion.
R 20 … halcyon
… halcyon
… They reminisced about halcyon days of youth.
… The era was remembered as halcyon.
… Halcyon is peaceful and idyllic.
… halcyon
/ halcyon
… They reminisced about halcyon days of youth.
/ They reminisced about halcyon days of youth.
… They reminisced about halcyon days of youth.
… The era was remembered as halcyon.
/ The era was remembered as halcyon.
… The era was remembered as halcyon.
R 21 … harrowing
… harrowing
… It was a harrowing experience.
… The documentary showed harrowing scenes.
… Harrowing is extremely distressing.
… harrowing
/ harrowing
… It was a harrowing experience.
/ It was a harrowing experience.
… It was a harrowing experience.
… The documentary showed harrowing scenes.
/ The documentary showed harrowing scenes.
… The documentary showed harrowing scenes.
R 22 … haughty
… haughty
… Her haughty attitude alienated others.
… He gave a haughty glance.
… Haughty is arrogantly superior.
… haughty
/ haughty
… Her haughty attitude alienated others.
/ Her haughty attitude alienated others.
… Her haughty attitude alienated others.
… He gave a haughty glance.
/ He gave a haughty glance.
… He gave a haughty glance.
R 23 … heterogeneous
… heterogeneous
… The group was culturally heterogeneous.
… The data came from heterogeneous sources.
… Heterogeneous is diverse or varied.
… heterogeneous
/ heterogeneous
… The group was culturally heterogeneous.
/ The group was culturally heterogeneous.
… The group was culturally heterogeneous.
… The data came from heterogeneous sources.
/ The data came from heterogeneous sources.
… The data came from heterogeneous sources.
R 24 … high-handed
… high-handed
… His high-handed tactics angered employees.
… The decision was made in a high-handed manner.
… High-handed is overbearing or authoritarian.
… high-handed
/ high-handed
… His high-handed tactics angered employees.
/ His high-handed tactics angered employees.
… His high-handed tactics angered employees.
… The decision was made in a high-handed manner.
/ The decision was made in a high-handed manner.
… The decision was made in a high-handed manner.
R 25 … holistic
… holistic
… She took a holistic approach to health.
… The report offered a holistic analysis.
… Holistic is considering the whole system.
… holistic
/ holistic
… She took a holistic approach to health.
/ She took a holistic approach to health.
… She took a holistic approach to health.
… The report offered a holistic analysis.
/ The report offered a holistic analysis.
… The report offered a holistic analysis.
R 26 … homogeneous
… homogeneous
… The region is culturally homogeneous.
… The mixture must be homogeneous.
… Homogeneous is uniform or similar.
… homogeneous
/ homogeneous
… The region is culturally homogeneous.
/ The region is culturally homogeneous.
… The region is culturally homogeneous.
… The mixture must be homogeneous.
/ The mixture must be homogeneous.
… The mixture must be homogeneous.
R 27 … humdrum
… humdrum
… His life felt humdrum and predictable.
… The lecture was painfully humdrum.
… Humdrum is dull or monotonous.
… humdrum
/ humdrum
… His life felt humdrum and predictable.
/ His life felt humdrum and predictable.
… His life felt humdrum and predictable.
… The lecture was painfully humdrum.
/ The lecture was painfully humdrum.
… The lecture was painfully humdrum.
R 28 … hypnotic
… hypnotic
… The music had a hypnotic rhythm.
… His voice was strangely hypnotic.
… Hypnotic is mesmerizing or sleep-inducing.
… hypnotic
/ hypnotic
… The music had a hypnotic rhythm.
/ The music had a hypnotic rhythm.
… The music had a hypnotic rhythm.
… His voice was strangely hypnotic.
/ His voice was strangely hypnotic.
… His voice was strangely hypnotic.
R 29 … immaculate
… immaculate
… The room was immaculate.
… She kept her notes in immaculate order.
… Immaculate is perfectly clean.
… immaculate
/ immaculate
… The room was immaculate.
/ The room was immaculate.
… The room was immaculate.
… She kept her notes in immaculate order.
/ She kept her notes in immaculate order.
… She kept her notes in immaculate order.
R 30 … imminent
… imminent
… A storm is imminent.
… His resignation seemed imminent.
… Imminent is about to happen.
… imminent
/ imminent
… A storm is imminent.
/ A storm is imminent.
… A storm is imminent.
… His resignation seemed imminent.
/ His resignation seemed imminent.
… His resignation seemed imminent.
R 31 … imperative
… imperative
… It is imperative that we act now.
… Safety is imperative in this job.
… Imperative is absolutely necessary.
… imperative
/ imperative
… It is imperative that we act now.
/ It is imperative that we act now.
… It is imperative that we act now.
… Safety is imperative in this job.
/ Safety is imperative in this job.
… Safety is imperative in this job.
R 32 … impertinent
… impertinent
… His impertinent question shocked her.
… She found his tone impertinent.
… Impertinent is rude or disrespectful.
… impertinent
/ impertinent
… His impertinent question shocked her.
/ His impertinent question shocked her.
… His impertinent question shocked her.
… She found his tone impertinent.
/ She found his tone impertinent.
… She found his tone impertinent.
R 33 … implicit
… implicit
… The agreement was implicit.
… Her silence gave implicit approval.
… Implicit is implied, not stated.
… implicit
/ implicit
… The agreement was implicit.
/ The agreement was implicit.
… The agreement was implicit.
… Her silence gave implicit approval.
/ Her silence gave implicit approval.
… Her silence gave implicit approval.
R 34 … imposing
… imposing
… The castle was imposing against the sky.
… He had an imposing presence.
… Imposing is grand and impressive.
… imposing
/ imposing
… The castle was imposing against the sky.
/ The castle was imposing against the sky.
… The castle was imposing against the sky.
… He had an imposing presence.
/ He had an imposing presence.
… He had an imposing presence.
R 35 … impregnable
… impregnable
… The fortress was considered impregnable.
… Her argument seemed impregnable.
… Impregnable is impossible to defeat.
… impregnable
/ impregnable
… The fortress was considered impregnable.
/ The fortress was considered impregnable.
… The fortress was considered impregnable.
… Her argument seemed impregnable.
/ Her argument seemed impregnable.
… Her argument seemed impregnable.
R 36 … imprudent
… imprudent
… It was imprudent to invest everything.
… His imprudent remark caused trouble.
… Imprudent is unwise or careless.
… imprudent
/ imprudent
… It was imprudent to invest everything.
/ It was imprudent to invest everything.
… It was imprudent to invest everything.
… His imprudent remark caused trouble.
/ His imprudent remark caused trouble.
… His imprudent remark caused trouble.
R 37 … inane
… inane
… The conversation drifted into inane topics.
… He dismissed the idea as inane.
… Inane is silly or meaningless.
… inane
/ inane
… The conversation drifted into inane topics.
/ The conversation drifted into inane topics.
… The conversation drifted into inane topics.
… He dismissed the idea as inane.
/ He dismissed the idea as inane.
… He dismissed the idea as inane.
R 38 … incessant
… incessant
… The incessant noise made sleep impossible.
… She endured his incessant complaints.
… Incessant is nonstop.
… incessant
/ incessant
… The incessant noise made sleep impossible.
/ The incessant noise made sleep impossible.
… The incessant noise made sleep impossible.
… She endured his incessant complaints.
/ She endured his incessant complaints.
… She endured his incessant complaints.
R 39 … incisive
… incisive
… Her incisive analysis impressed the panel.
… He asked incisive questions.
… Incisive is sharp and clear-thinking.
… incisive
/ incisive
… Her incisive analysis impressed the panel.
/ Her incisive analysis impressed the panel.
… Her incisive analysis impressed the panel.
… He asked incisive questions.
/ He asked incisive questions.
… He asked incisive questions.
R 40 … trenchant
… trenchant
… His trenchant critique exposed flaws.
… She delivered a trenchant argument.
… Trenchant is forceful and penetrating.
… trenchant
/ trenchant
… His trenchant critique exposed flaws.
/ His trenchant critique exposed flaws.
… His trenchant critique exposed flaws.
… She delivered a trenchant argument.
/ She delivered a trenchant argument.
… She delivered a trenchant argument.
R 41 … inclement
… inclement
… The flight was canceled due to inclement weather.
… Inclement conditions delayed the rescue.
… Inclement is harsh or severe (weather).
… inclement
/ inclement
… The flight was canceled due to inclement weather.
/ The flight was canceled due to inclement weather.
… The flight was canceled due to inclement weather.
… Inclement conditions delayed the rescue.
/ Inclement conditions delayed the rescue.
… Inclement conditions delayed the rescue.
R 42 … incognito
… incognito
… He traveled incognito to avoid attention.
… The celebrity dined incognito.
… Incognito is disguised or anonymous.
… incognito
/ incognito
… He traveled incognito to avoid attention.
/ He traveled incognito to avoid attention.
… He traveled incognito to avoid attention.
… The celebrity dined incognito.
/ The celebrity dined incognito.
… The celebrity dined incognito.
R 43 … incompatible
… incompatible
… Their goals were incompatible.
… The software is incompatible with older devices.
… Incompatible is unable to coexist.
… incompatible
/ incompatible
… Their goals were incompatible.
/ Their goals were incompatible.
… Their goals were incompatible.
… The software is incompatible with older devices.
/ The software is incompatible with older devices.
… The software is incompatible with older devices.
R 44 … inculpable
… inculpable
… He was found inculpable after review.
… The evidence proved her inculpable.
… Inculpable is free from blame.
… inculpable
/ inculpable
… He was found inculpable after review.
/ He was found inculpable after review.
… He was found inculpable after review.
… The evidence proved her inculpable.
/ The evidence proved her inculpable.
… The evidence proved her inculpable.
R 45 … indelible
… indelible
… The experience left an indelible mark.
… Her words made an indelible impression.
… Indelible is unforgettable or permanent.
… indelible
/ indelible
… The experience left an indelible mark.
/ The experience left an indelible mark.
… The experience left an indelible mark.
… Her words made an indelible impression.
/ Her words made an indelible impression.
… Her words made an indelible impression.
R 46 … indigenous
… indigenous
… The plant is indigenous to the region.
… Indigenous cultures must be protected.
… Indigenous is native to an area.
… indigenous
/ indigenous
… The plant is indigenous to the region.
/ The plant is indigenous to the region.
… The plant is indigenous to the region.
… Indigenous cultures must be protected.
/ Indigenous cultures must be protected.
… Indigenous cultures must be protected.
R 47 … indigent
… indigent
… The charity supports indigent families.
… He grew up in an indigent community.
… Indigent is very poor.
… indigent
/ indigent
… The charity supports indigent families.
/ The charity supports indigent families.
… The charity supports indigent families.
… He grew up in an indigent community.
/ He grew up in an indigent community.
… He grew up in an indigent community.
R 48 … indolent
… indolent
… His indolent habits hindered progress.
… The patient remained indolent in bed.
… Indolent is lazy or inactive.
… indolent
/ indolent
… His indolent habits hindered progress.
/ His indolent habits hindered progress.
… His indolent habits hindered progress.
… The patient remained indolent in bed.
/ The patient remained indolent in bed.
… The patient remained indolent in bed.
R 49 … indulgent
… indulgent
… She was indulgent with her children.
… His indulgent lifestyle led to debt.
… Indulgent is overly lenient.
… indulgent
/ indulgent
… She was indulgent with her children.
/ She was indulgent with her children.
… She was indulgent with her children.
… His indulgent lifestyle led to debt.
/ His indulgent lifestyle led to debt.
… His indulgent lifestyle led to debt.
R 50 … inept
… inept
… His inept handling of the issue caused chaos.
… She felt inept at public speaking.
… Inept is clumsy or incompetent.
… inept
/ inept
… His inept handling of the issue caused chaos.
/ His inept handling of the issue caused chaos.
… His inept handling of the issue caused chaos.
… She felt inept at public speaking.
/ She felt inept at public speaking.
… She felt inept at public speaking.
R 51 … inert
… inert
… The committee remained inert despite urgent warnings.
… His inert response suggested emotional exhaustion.
… Inert is lacking movement or energy.
… inert
/ inert
… The committee remained inert despite urgent warnings.
/ The committee remained inert despite urgent warnings.
… The committee remained inert despite urgent warnings.
… His inert response suggested emotional exhaustion.
/ His inert response suggested emotional exhaustion.
… His inert response suggested emotional exhaustion.
R 52 … inexplicable
… inexplicable
… She felt an inexplicable sadness as the train departed.
… The phenomenon remained inexplicable even to experts.
… Inexplicable is impossible to explain.
… inexplicable
/ inexplicable
… She felt an inexplicable sadness as the train departed.
/ She felt an inexplicable sadness as the train departed.
… She felt an inexplicable sadness as the train departed.
… The phenomenon remained inexplicable even to experts.
/ The phenomenon remained inexplicable even to experts.
… The phenomenon remained inexplicable even to experts.
R 53 … infallible
… infallible
… He believed his method was infallible, though evidence suggested otherwise.
… No leader is infallible, regardless of reputation.
… Infallible is incapable of error.
… infallible
/ infallible
… He believed his method was infallible, though evidence suggested otherwise.
/ He believed his method was infallible, though evidence suggested otherwise.
… He believed his method was infallible, though evidence suggested otherwise.
… No leader is infallible, regardless of reputation.
/ No leader is infallible, regardless of reputation.
… No leader is infallible, regardless of reputation.
R 54 … infernal
… infernal
… The infernal noise continued all night.
… They escaped the infernal heat of the desert.
… Infernal is hellish or extremely unpleasant.
… infernal
/ infernal
… The infernal noise continued all night.
/ The infernal noise continued all night.
… The infernal noise continued all night.
… They escaped the infernal heat of the desert.
/ They escaped the infernal heat of the desert.
… They escaped the infernal heat of the desert.
R 55 … ingenious
… ingenious
… Her ingenious solution saved the entire project.
… The device was small, elegant, and utterly ingenious.
… Ingenious is clever and inventive.
… ingenious
/ ingenious
… Her ingenious solution saved the entire project.
/ Her ingenious solution saved the entire project.
… Her ingenious solution saved the entire project.
… The device was small, elegant, and utterly ingenious.
/ The device was small, elegant, and utterly ingenious.
… The device was small, elegant, and utterly ingenious.
R 56 … ingenuous
… ingenuous
… His ingenuous smile made deception impossible.
… She spoke with an ingenuous honesty rare in politics.
… Ingenuous is innocent and sincere.
… ingenuous
/ ingenuous
… His ingenuous smile made deception impossible.
/ His ingenuous smile made deception impossible.
… His ingenuous smile made deception impossible.
… She spoke with an ingenuous honesty rare in politics.
/ She spoke with an ingenuous honesty rare in politics.
… She spoke with an ingenuous honesty rare in politics.
R 57 … inimical
… inimical
… The policy proved inimical to small businesses.
… His inimical attitude discouraged cooperation.
… Inimical is harmful or hostile.
… inimical
/ inimical
… The policy proved inimical to small businesses.
/ The policy proved inimical to small businesses.
… The policy proved inimical to small businesses.
… His inimical attitude discouraged cooperation.
/ His inimical attitude discouraged cooperation.
… His inimical attitude discouraged cooperation.
R 58 … inimitable
… inimitable
… Her inimitable style set her apart from all others.
… The chef’s inimitable flavors became legendary.
… Inimitable is impossible to imitate.
… inimitable
/ inimitable
… Her inimitable style set her apart from all others.
/ Her inimitable style set her apart from all others.
… Her inimitable style set her apart from all others.
… The chef’s inimitable flavors became legendary.
/ The chef’s inimitable flavors became legendary.
… The chef’s inimitable flavors became legendary.
R 59 … iniquitous
… iniquitous
… They protested the iniquitous laws that targeted minorities.
… The system imposed iniquitous burdens on the poor.
… Iniquitous is grossly unfair or immoral.
… iniquitous
/ iniquitous
… They protested the iniquitous laws that targeted minorities.
/ They protested the iniquitous laws that targeted minorities.
… They protested the iniquitous laws that targeted minorities.
… The system imposed iniquitous burdens on the poor.
/ The system imposed iniquitous burdens on the poor.
… The system imposed iniquitous burdens on the poor.
R 60 … inlaid
… inlaid
… The table was inlaid with delicate patterns of silver.
… The box featured inlaid gemstones.
… Inlaid is decorated by embedding materials.
… inlaid
/ inlaid
… The table was inlaid with delicate patterns of silver.
/ The table was inlaid with delicate patterns of silver.
… The table was inlaid with delicate patterns of silver.
… The box featured inlaid gemstones.
/ The box featured inlaid gemstones.
… The box featured inlaid gemstones.
R 61 … innate
… innate
… She had an innate sense of rhythm.
… His innate curiosity drove him toward science.
… Innate is inborn or natural.
… innate
/ innate
… She had an innate sense of rhythm.
/ She had an innate sense of rhythm.
… She had an innate sense of rhythm.
… His innate curiosity drove him toward science.
/ His innate curiosity drove him toward science.
… His innate curiosity drove him toward science.
R 62 … innocuous
… innocuous
… His comment seemed innocuous but carried hidden implications.
… The substance is innocuous when handled properly.
… Innocuous is harmless.
… innocuous
/ innocuous
… His comment seemed innocuous but carried hidden implications.
/ His comment seemed innocuous but carried hidden implications.
… His comment seemed innocuous but carried hidden implications.
… The substance is innocuous when handled properly.
/ The substance is innocuous when handled properly.
… The substance is innocuous when handled properly.
R 63 … inquisitive
… inquisitive
… The child’s inquisitive questions delighted her parents.
… His inquisitive nature made him a strong researcher.
… Inquisitive is curious or questioning.
… inquisitive
/ inquisitive
… The child’s inquisitive questions delighted her parents.
/ The child’s inquisitive questions delighted her parents.
… The child’s inquisitive questions delighted her parents.
… His inquisitive nature made him a strong researcher.
/ His inquisitive nature made him a strong researcher.
… His inquisitive nature made him a strong researcher.
R 64 … insatiable
… insatiable
… She had an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
… His ambition proved insatiable.
… Insatiable is impossible to satisfy.
… insatiable
/ insatiable
… She had an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
/ She had an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
… She had an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
… His ambition proved insatiable.
/ His ambition proved insatiable.
… His ambition proved insatiable.
R 65 … insipid
… insipid
… The speech was long and insipid, leaving the audience restless.
… The soup tasted bland and insipid.
… Insipid is dull or lacking flavor.
… insipid
/ insipid
… The speech was long and insipid, leaving the audience restless.
/ The speech was long and insipid, leaving the audience restless.
… The speech was long and insipid, leaving the audience restless.
… The soup tasted bland and insipid.
/ The soup tasted bland and insipid.
… The soup tasted bland and insipid.
R 66 … insolent
… insolent
… His insolent tone shocked the entire room.
… She refused to tolerate insolent behavior.
… Insolent is rude or disrespectful.
… insolent
/ insolent
… His insolent tone shocked the entire room.
/ His insolent tone shocked the entire room.
… His insolent tone shocked the entire room.
… She refused to tolerate insolent behavior.
/ She refused to tolerate insolent behavior.
… She refused to tolerate insolent behavior.
R 67 … insoluble
… insoluble
… The conflict seemed insoluble after years of negotiation.
… The chemical remained insoluble in water.
… Insoluble is impossible to solve or dissolve.
… insoluble
/ insoluble
… The conflict seemed insoluble after years of negotiation.
/ The conflict seemed insoluble after years of negotiation.
… The conflict seemed insoluble after years of negotiation.
… The chemical remained insoluble in water.
/ The chemical remained insoluble in water.
… The chemical remained insoluble in water.
R 68 … insular
… insular
… His insular worldview prevented him from understanding others.
… The island community remained culturally insular.
… Insular is narrow-minded or isolated.
… insular
/ insular
… His insular worldview prevented him from understanding others.
/ His insular worldview prevented him from understanding others.
… His insular worldview prevented him from understanding others.
… The island community remained culturally insular.
/ The island community remained culturally insular.
… The island community remained culturally insular.
R 69 … insurgent
… insurgent
… Insurgent forces advanced toward the capital.
… The government struggled to contain insurgent activity.
… Insurgent is rebellious or rising in revolt.
… insurgent
/ insurgent
… Insurgent forces advanced toward the capital.
/ Insurgent forces advanced toward the capital.
… Insurgent forces advanced toward the capital.
… The government struggled to contain insurgent activity.
/ The government struggled to contain insurgent activity.
… The government struggled to contain insurgent activity.
R 70 … integral
… integral
… Trust is integral to any healthy relationship.
… The engine is an integral component of the system.
… Integral is essential or necessary.
… integral
/ integral
… Trust is integral to any healthy relationship.
/ Trust is integral to any healthy relationship.
… Trust is integral to any healthy relationship.
… The engine is an integral component of the system.
/ The engine is an integral component of the system.
… The engine is an integral component of the system.
R 71 … interdisciplinary
… interdisciplinary
… The project required interdisciplinary collaboration.
… Interdisciplinary research often yields innovative results.
… Interdisciplinary is involving multiple fields.
… interdisciplinary
/ interdisciplinary
… The project required interdisciplinary collaboration.
/ The project required interdisciplinary collaboration.
… The project required interdisciplinary collaboration.
… Interdisciplinary research often yields innovative results.
/ Interdisciplinary research often yields innovative results.
… Interdisciplinary research often yields innovative results.
R 72 … interim
… interim
… She served as interim director until a replacement was found.
… The interim period brought uncertainty.
… Interim is temporary or provisional.
… interim
/ interim
… She served as interim director until a replacement was found.
/ She served as interim director until a replacement was found.
… She served as interim director until a replacement was found.
… The interim period brought uncertainty.
/ The interim period brought uncertainty.
… The interim period brought uncertainty.
R 73 … interminable
… interminable
… The meeting felt interminable despite lasting only an hour.
… He endured interminable delays at the airport.
… Interminable is endless or seemingly so.
… interminable
/ interminable
… The meeting felt interminable despite lasting only an hour.
/ The meeting felt interminable despite lasting only an hour.
… The meeting felt interminable despite lasting only an hour.
… He endured interminable delays at the airport.
/ He endured interminable delays at the airport.
… He endured interminable delays at the airport.
R 74 … intrepid
… intrepid
… The intrepid explorers ventured into uncharted territory.
… Her intrepid spirit inspired the team.
… Intrepid is fearless and adventurous.
… intrepid
/ intrepid
… The intrepid explorers ventured into uncharted territory.
/ The intrepid explorers ventured into uncharted territory.
… The intrepid explorers ventured into uncharted territory.
… Her intrepid spirit inspired the team.
/ Her intrepid spirit inspired the team.
… Her intrepid spirit inspired the team.
R 75 … intrinsic
… intrinsic
… Creativity is intrinsic to the human experience.
… The artwork’s value lies in its intrinsic qualities.
… Intrinsic is inherent or essential.
… intrinsic
/ intrinsic
… Creativity is intrinsic to the human experience.
/ Creativity is intrinsic to the human experience.
… Creativity is intrinsic to the human experience.
… The artwork’s value lies in its intrinsic qualities.
/ The artwork’s value lies in its intrinsic qualities.
… The artwork’s value lies in its intrinsic qualities.
R 76 … irascible
… irascible
… His irascible temper made collaboration difficult.
… She avoided discussing politics with her irascible uncle.
… Irascible is easily angered.
… irascible
/ irascible
… His irascible temper made collaboration difficult.
/ His irascible temper made collaboration difficult.
… His irascible temper made collaboration difficult.
… She avoided discussing politics with her irascible uncle.
/ She avoided discussing politics with her irascible uncle.
… She avoided discussing politics with her irascible uncle.
R 77 … irate
… irate
… The irate customer demanded immediate action.
… He wrote an irate letter to the editor.
… Irate is extremely angry.
… irate
/ irate
… The irate customer demanded immediate action.
/ The irate customer demanded immediate action.
… The irate customer demanded immediate action.
… He wrote an irate letter to the editor.
/ He wrote an irate letter to the editor.
… He wrote an irate letter to the editor.
R 78 … irrevocable
… irrevocable
… The decision was irrevocable once signed.
… She felt an irrevocable shift in her priorities.
… Irrevocable is impossible to reverse.
… irrevocable
/ irrevocable
… The decision was irrevocable once signed.
/ The decision was irrevocable once signed.
… The decision was irrevocable once signed.
… She felt an irrevocable shift in her priorities.
/ She felt an irrevocable shift in her priorities.
… She felt an irrevocable shift in her priorities.
R 79 … itinerant
… itinerant
… The itinerant workers traveled from farm to farm.
… His itinerant lifestyle left little room for stability.
… Itinerant is traveling from place to place.
… itinerant
/ itinerant
… The itinerant workers traveled from farm to farm.
/ The itinerant workers traveled from farm to farm.
… The itinerant workers traveled from farm to farm.
… His itinerant lifestyle left little room for stability.
/ His itinerant lifestyle left little room for stability.
… His itinerant lifestyle left little room for stability.
R 80 … jubilant
… jubilant
… The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
… She felt jubilant when her work was recognized.
… Jubilant is extremely joyful.
… jubilant
/ jubilant
… The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
/ The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
… The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
… She felt jubilant when her work was recognized.
/ She felt jubilant when her work was recognized.
… She felt jubilant when her work was recognized.
R 81 … judicious
… judicious
… A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
… She invested her savings judiciously.
… Judicious is wise and careful.
… judicious
/ judicious
… A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
/ A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
… A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
… She invested her savings judiciously.
/ She invested her savings judiciously.
… She invested her savings judiciously.
R 82 … laconic
… laconic
… His laconic reply revealed little emotion.
… She admired his laconic style of communication.
… Laconic is brief and to the point.
… laconic
/ laconic
… His laconic reply revealed little emotion.
/ His laconic reply revealed little emotion.
… His laconic reply revealed little emotion.
… She admired his laconic style of communication.
/ She admired his laconic style of communication.
… She admired his laconic style of communication.
R 83 … languid
… languid
… She moved with languid grace in the summer heat.
… His languid posture suggested exhaustion.
… Languid is slow and relaxed.
… languid
/ languid
… She moved with languid grace in the summer heat.
/ She moved with languid grace in the summer heat.
… She moved with languid grace in the summer heat.
… His languid posture suggested exhaustion.
/ His languid posture suggested exhaustion.
… His languid posture suggested exhaustion.
R 84 … lank
… lank
… His lank hair fell over his eyes.
… The horse looked lank after the long journey.
… Lank is long, thin, and limp.
… lank
/ lank
… His lank hair fell over his eyes.
/ His lank hair fell over his eyes.
… His lank hair fell over his eyes.
… The horse looked lank after the long journey.
/ The horse looked lank after the long journey.
… The horse looked lank after the long journey.
R 85 … lascivious
… lascivious
… He was fired for making lascivious remarks.
… The painting was criticized for its lascivious imagery.
… Lascivious is overtly sexual in an offensive way.
… lascivious
/ lascivious
… He was fired for making lascivious remarks.
/ He was fired for making lascivious remarks.
… He was fired for making lascivious remarks.
… The painting was criticized for its lascivious imagery.
/ The painting was criticized for its lascivious imagery.
… The painting was criticized for its lascivious imagery.
R 86 … latent
… latent
… Her latent talent emerged unexpectedly.
… The disease remained latent for years.
… Latent is hidden but capable of emerging.
… latent
/ latent
… Her latent talent emerged unexpectedly.
/ Her latent talent emerged unexpectedly.
… Her latent talent emerged unexpectedly.
… The disease remained latent for years.
/ The disease remained latent for years.
… The disease remained latent for years.
R 87 … lax
… lax
… The lax security measures raised concerns.
… His lax attitude toward deadlines caused delays.
… Lax is careless or not strict.
… lax
/ lax
… The lax security measures raised concerns.
/ The lax security measures raised concerns.
… The lax security measures raised concerns.
… His lax attitude toward deadlines caused delays.
/ His lax attitude toward deadlines caused delays.
… His lax attitude toward deadlines caused delays.
R 88 … lenient
… lenient
… The judge was surprisingly lenient.
… Her lenient parenting style encouraged independence.
… Lenient is permissive or tolerant.
… lenient
/ lenient
… The judge was surprisingly lenient.
/ The judge was surprisingly lenient.
… The judge was surprisingly lenient.
… Her lenient parenting style encouraged independence.
/ Her lenient parenting style encouraged independence.
… Her lenient parenting style encouraged independence.
R 89 … lewd
… lewd
… He was arrested for lewd behavior.
… The film contained lewd jokes.
… Lewd is obscene or vulgar.
… lewd
/ lewd
… He was arrested for lewd behavior.
/ He was arrested for lewd behavior.
… He was arrested for lewd behavior.
… The film contained lewd jokes.
/ The film contained lewd jokes.
… The film contained lewd jokes.
R 90 … licentious
… licentious
… The licentious behavior shocked the community.
… The novel depicted a licentious society.
… Licentious is morally unrestrained.
… licentious
/ licentious
… The licentious behavior shocked the community.
/ The licentious behavior shocked the community.
… The licentious behavior shocked the community.
… The novel depicted a licentious society.
/ The novel depicted a licentious society.
… The novel depicted a licentious society.
R 91 … linear
… linear
… The story followed a linear progression.
… Linear thinking limited his creativity.
… Linear is straight or sequential.
… linear
/ linear
… The story followed a linear progression.
/ The story followed a linear progression.
… The story followed a linear progression.
… Linear thinking limited his creativity.
/ Linear thinking limited his creativity.
… Linear thinking limited his creativity.
R 92 … listlessness
… listlessness
… A sense of listlessness settled over the group.
… His listlessness suggested burnout.
… Listlessness is lack of energy or interest.
… listlessness
/ listlessness
… A sense of listlessness settled over the group.
/ A sense of listlessness settled over the group.
… A sense of listlessness settled over the group.
… His listlessness suggested burnout.
/ His listlessness suggested burnout.
… His listlessness suggested burnout.
R 93 … lithe
… lithe
… The dancer’s lithe movements captivated the audience.
… She remained lithe despite her age.
… Lithe is flexible and graceful.
… lithe
/ lithe
… The dancer’s lithe movements captivated the audience.
/ The dancer’s lithe movements captivated the audience.
… The dancer’s lithe movements captivated the audience.
… She remained lithe despite her age.
/ She remained lithe despite her age.
… She remained lithe despite her age.
R 94 … lurid
… lurid
… The tabloids published lurid details of the scandal.
… The sunset cast lurid colors across the sky.
… Lurid is sensational or vividly shocking.
… lurid
/ lurid
… The tabloids published lurid details of the scandal.
/ The tabloids published lurid details of the scandal.
… The tabloids published lurid details of the scandal.
… The sunset cast lurid colors across the sky.
/ The sunset cast lurid colors across the sky.
… The sunset cast lurid colors across the sky.
R 95 … luxuriant
… luxuriant
… The garden was filled with luxuriant vegetation.
… Her luxuriant hair caught the light.
… Luxuriant is rich and abundant.
… luxuriant
/ luxuriant
… The garden was filled with luxuriant vegetation.
/ The garden was filled with luxuriant vegetation.
… The garden was filled with luxuriant vegetation.
… Her luxuriant hair caught the light.
/ Her luxuriant hair caught the light.
… Her luxuriant hair caught the light.
R 96 … magnanimous
… magnanimous
… He was magnanimous in victory.
… Her magnanimous gesture surprised everyone.
… Magnanimous is generous and forgiving.
… magnanimous
/ magnanimous
… He was magnanimous in victory.
/ He was magnanimous in victory.
… He was magnanimous in victory.
… Her magnanimous gesture surprised everyone.
/ Her magnanimous gesture surprised everyone.
… Her magnanimous gesture surprised everyone.
R 97 … malcontent
… malcontent
… The malcontents stirred unrest.
… He remained a vocal malcontent within the group.
… Malcontent is a dissatisfied rebel.
… malcontent
/ malcontent
… The malcontents stirred unrest.
/ The malcontents stirred unrest.
… The malcontents stirred unrest.
… He remained a vocal malcontent within the group.
/ He remained a vocal malcontent within the group.
… He remained a vocal malcontent within the group.
R 98 … malevolent
… malevolent
… His malevolent intentions became clear.
… A malevolent force seemed to haunt the house.
… Malevolent is evil or harmful.
… malevolent
/ malevolent
… His malevolent intentions became clear.
/ His malevolent intentions became clear.
… His malevolent intentions became clear.
… A malevolent force seemed to haunt the house.
/ A malevolent force seemed to haunt the house.
… A malevolent force seemed to haunt the house.
R 99 … marital
… marital
… They sought counseling for marital issues.
… Marital harmony requires communication.
… Marital is relating to marriage.
… marital
/ marital
… They sought counseling for marital issues.
/ They sought counseling for marital issues.
… They sought counseling for marital issues.
… Marital harmony requires communication.
/ Marital harmony requires communication.
… Marital harmony requires communication.
R 100 … maudlin
… maudlin
… The movie’s ending was overly maudlin.
… He grew maudlin after a few drinks.
… Maudlin is tearfully sentimental.
… maudlin
/ maudlin
… The movie’s ending was overly maudlin.
/ The movie’s ending was overly maudlin.
… The movie’s ending was overly maudlin.
… He grew maudlin after a few drinks.
/ He grew maudlin after a few drinks.
… He grew maudlin after a few drinks.
