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GRE
104
Aviation
2nd Grade
02/06/2012
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ichthyology
 Definition
study of fish
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iconoclast
 Definition
a rebel; one who breaks with tradition
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idealist
 Definition
one with very high standards
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idiosyncrasy
 Definition
a peculiar personality trait
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idyllic
 Definition
charmingly simple or poetic
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igneous
 Definition
pertaining to fire
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ignoble
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dishonorable
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ignominious
 Definition
shameful; disgraceful
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ignoramus
 Definition
a stupid person
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ilk
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type; sort; kind
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illicit
 Definition
unlawful; illegal
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illumine
 Definition
to brighten; to inspire
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illustrious
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distinguished; bright
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imbibe
 Definition
to drink; to absorb
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imbroglio
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a difficult or confusing situation
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imbue
 Definition
to fill completely; to penetrate
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imminent
 Definition
likely to happen; threatening
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immolate
 Definition
to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire
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immutable
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unchangeable
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impale
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to pierce with a sharp stake through the body
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impalpable
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vague; not understandable
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impasse
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a dead end; a problem without a solution
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impeach
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to accuse
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impeccable
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flawless; without fault
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impecunious
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without money; penniless
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impede
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to hinder; to obstruct
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impediment
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a barrier; an obstruction
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impel
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to push into motion; urge
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impending
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likely to happen soon
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imperative
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extremely necessary
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imperious
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domineering; haughty
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impertinent
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rude; disrespectful
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imperturbable
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steady; calm
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impervious
 Definition
not capable of being affected; hardened
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impetuous
 Definition
acting without thought; impulsive
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impetus
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a stimulus; a moving force
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impinge
 Definition
to strike; to collide; to encroach
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impious
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disrespectful toward God
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implacable
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unbending; inflexible; merciless
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implement
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a tool; to carry out or put into practice
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implication
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an indirect indication; a statement that suggests something
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implicit
 Definition
suggested, but not plainly expressed
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imply
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to suggest
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import
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significance; meaning; to bring in fro ma foreign country
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importune
 Definition
to persistenly ask; to beg
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imposter
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a person who goes about under an assumed name or character
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impotent
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powerless; lacking strength
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imprecation
 Definition
a curse
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impregnable
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unconquerable
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impromptu
 Definition
without preparation; offhand
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impropriety
 Definition
pertaining to something that is not proper or suitable
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improvident
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wasteful
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impudent
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disrespectful; shameless
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impugn
 Definition
To attack a person with words; to challenge a person in regard to motives
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impunity
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freedom from punishment
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impute
 Definition
to accuse a person of some wrongdoing; to attribute a fault or a crime to a person
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inadvertent
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unintentional
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inalienable
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not able to be transferred to another
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inane
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silly; meaningless
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inanimate
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lifeless; dull; dead
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inarticulate
 Definition
pertaining to speech that is not clear or understandable
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incandescent
 Definition
very bright; shining
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incapacitated
 Definition
disabled; unable to function
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incarcerate
 Definition
to imprison
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incarnadine
 Definition
blood-red; flesh-colored
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incarnate
 Definition
in human form
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incendiary
 Definition
causing fire; stirring up trouble
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incense
 Definition
to inflane; to enrage
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incentive
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something that incites to action
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inception
 Definition
beginning; start
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incessant
 Definition
continuous; without pause
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inchoate
 Definition
at an early stage; just beginning
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incipient
 Definition
beginning to exist or appear
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incisive
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sharp; keen
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incite
 Definition
to urge to action; to stir up
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inclement
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harsh; unfavorable; severe ( usually refers to weather)
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incognito
 Definition
disguised
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incoherent
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rambling; not logically connected
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incongruous
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unsuited; inappropriate
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inconsequential
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unimportant
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incontrovertible
 Definition
certain; undeniable
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incorrigible
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bad beyond correction or reform
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incredulous
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skeptical; disbeleiving
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increment
 Definition
an increase; a gain
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incriminate
 Definition
To charge with a crime; to connect or relate to a wrongdoing
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incubus
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nightmare
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inculcate
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( in or upon) to teach earnestly; to influence someone to accept an idea
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incur
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to bring upon oneself; to run into some undesirable consequence
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incursion
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a raid; an invasion
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indefatigable
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incapable of being tired out
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indelible
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incapable of being erased
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indemnify
 Definition
to insure; to repay
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indicative
 Definition
signifying; implying
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indict
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to charge with a crime; to accuse of a wrong-doing
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indigenous
 Definition
native to a particular area; inborn
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indigent
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extremely poor
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indignant
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angry as a result of unjust treatment
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indisputable
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unquestionable; without doubt
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indissoluble
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permanent
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indoctrinate
 Definition
to teach someone principles or beliefs
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indolent
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lazy
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indomitable
 Definition
unconquerable; unyielding
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indubitable
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unquestionable; certain
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induce
 Definition
to cuase; to bring about
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