A 1 … 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.
A 2 … 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.
A 3 … 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.
A 4 … 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.
A 5 … 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.
A 6 … 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.
A 7 … 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.
A 8 … 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.
A 9 … 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.
A 10 … 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.
A 11 … 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.
A 12 … 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.
A 13 … 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.
A 14 … 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.
A 15 … 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.
A 16 … 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.
A 17 … 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.
A 18 … 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.
A 19 … 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.
A 20 … 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.
A 21 … 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.
A 22 … 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.
A 23 … 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.
A 24 … 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.
A 25 … 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.
A 26 … 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.
A 27 … 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.
A 28 … 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.
A 29 … 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.
A 30 … 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.
A 31 … 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.
A 32 … 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.
A 33 … 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.
A 34 … 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.
A 35 … 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.
A 36 … 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.
A 37 … 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.
A 38 … 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.
A 39 … 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.
A 40 … 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.
A 41 … 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.
A 42 … 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.
A 43 … 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.
A 44 … 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.
A 45 … 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.
A 46 … 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.
A 47 … 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.
A 48 … 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.
A 49 … 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.
A 50 … 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.
