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AP Definitions 9 (H - I words)
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10/16/2011

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Term
hypothetical
(hai-poh-THEH-ti-kuhl)
Definition
adj. based on assumptions or hypotheses.

Why do we have to consider ___________ cases when we have actual case histories that we may examine.

Synonyms: supposed, conjectural, putative, reputed, suppositional

Antonyms: none
Term
immutable
(im-MEUT-uh-buhl)
Definition
adj. unchangeable.

Scientists are constantly seeking to discover the ___________ laws of nature.

Synonyms: inflexible, constant, fixed, immovable, unalterable, invariable, unmodifiable, unmovable

Antonyms: mutable
Term
implication
(im-pleh-KAY-shun)
Definition
n. that which is hinted at or suggested.

If I understand the _____________ of your remark, you do not trust our captain.

Synonyms: association, connotation, hint, overtone, suggestion, undertone

Antonyms: none
Term
implicit
(im-PLI-sit)
Definition
adj. understood but not stated.

It is ___________ that you will come to aid if we are attacked.

Synonyms: tacit, implied, inarticulate, inferred, undeclared, understood, unexpressed, unsaid, unspoken, unutterd

Antonyms: explicit
Term
inadvertently
(in-ad-VER-tehnt-lee)
Definition
adv. carelessly; unintentionally.

She ______________ omitted two questions on the examination and mismarked her answer sheet.

Synonyms: 1. feckless, heedless, irreflective, thoughtless, uncaring, unrecking

2. undesigned, undevised, unintended, unplanned, unpremeditated, unpurposed, unthought

Antonyms: advertent
Term
inaugurate
(in-AU-geu-rait)
Definition
v. start; initiate; install in office.

The airline decided to ________________ its new route to the Far East with a special reduced fare offer.

Synonyms: 1. induct, install, instate, invest
2. commence, enter, get off, initiate, kick off, launch, open, start
3. institute, originate, set up, usher in

Antonyms: none
Term
incessant
(in-SEHS-ent)
Definition
adj. uninterrupted.

The crickets kept up an _____________ chirping which disturbed our attempts to fall asleep.

Synonyms: continual, ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless, everlasting, interminable, perpetual, timeless, unceasing

Antonyms: intermittent
Term
incidental
(in-si-DEN-tehl)
Definition
adj. not essential; minor.

The scholarship covered his major expenses at college and some of his _____________ expenses as well.

Synonyms: accidental, casual, chance, contingent, fluky, fortuitous, odd

Antonyms: essential
Term
incite
(in-SAIT)
Definition
v. arouse to action.

The demagogue _________ the mod to take action into its own hands.

Synonyms: abet, foment, instigate, provoke, raise, set, set on, stir, whip

Antonyms: check, curb, discourage,inhibit, restrain; calm, quiet, subdue
Term
incongruous
(in-KAHN-groo-us)
Definition
adj. not fitting; absurd.

Dave saw nothing ______________ about wearing sneakers with his tuxedo.

Synonyms: inconstant, conflicting, disconsonant, discordant, discrepant, dissonant, incompatible, incongruent, incosistent, unmixable

Antonyms: congruent, congruous
Term
incontrovertible
(in-kon-troh-VER-ti-buhl)
Definition
adj. indisputable.

We must yield to the ________________ evidence that you have presented, and free your client.

Synonyms: positive, certain, incontestable, indubitable, uncontestable, undeniable, unequivocal, unquestionable

Antonyms: controvertible
Term
incorrigible
(in-KOR-i-ji-buhl)
Definition
adj. uncorrectable.

Because he was an ______________ criminal, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Synonyms: hopeless, incurable, irrecoverable, irredeemable, irreformable, irremediable, irretrievable, unrecoverable, unredeemable

Antonyms: : curable, reclaimable, recoverable, redeemable, reformable, remediable, retrievable, savable
Term
indict
(in-DAIT)
Definition
v. charge.

If the grand jury __________ the suspect, he will go to trial.

Synonyms: accuse, arraign, criminate, impeach, incriminate, inculpate, tax

Antonyms: none
Term
indolent
(IN-doh-lent)
Definition
adj. lazy.

The sultry weather in the tropics encourages tourists to lead an __________ life.

Synonyms: drony, easygoing, faineant, slothful, slowgoing, work-shy

Antonyms: industrious
Term
indulgent
(in-DUHL-jehnt)
Definition
adj. humoring; yielding; lenient.

____________ parents spoil their children by giving in to their every whim.

Synonyms: forbearing, charitable, clement, easy, lenient, merciful, tolerant

Antonyms: severe, stern; harsh, rigorous, stringent, strict
Term
infamous
(IN-fuh-muhs)
Definition
adj. notoriously bad.

Jesse James was an __________ outlaw.

Synonyms: ill-famed, notorious, opprobrious, vicious corrupt, degenerate, flagitious, miscretant, nefarious, perverse, rotten, villainous, unhealthy

Antonyms: illustrious
Term
infiltrate
(in-FIL-trayt)
Definition
v. pass into or through; penetrate (an organization) sneakily.

In order to be able to ___________ enemy lies at night without being seen, the scouts darkened their faces and wore black coveralls.

Synonyms: insinuate, edge in, foist, work in, worm

Antonyms: none
Term
ingenuous
(in-JEHN-eu-uhs)
Definition
adj. naive; young; unsophisticated.

These remarks indicate that you are ___________ and unaware of life's harsher realities.

Synonyms: natural, artless, naive, simple, unaffected, unartful, unartificial, unschooled, unsophisticated, unstudied

Antonyms: disengenuous, covert, furtive, stealthy, surreptitious
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