[ 198 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY i passionately impulsive Her impetuous decision to go to Brazil took a moment to make, and transformed her life forever. Synonyms: impassionate, spontaneous, unexpected impossible to appease Although the team had been eliminated from contention in the playoffs, it proved to be an implacable opponent. Synonyms: inflexible, merciless, relentless, uncompromising, unyielding unbelievable He might have gotten away with the prank if his cover story had not been so implausible. Synonyms: improbable, inconceivable, incredible, unreasonable 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 198 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 199 ] Gre VoCABULArY i impUNitY (im-PYOO-nuh-tee) impLode (im-PLOHD) impLiCit (im-PLI-suht) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 199 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 200 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY i implied, existing as a potential within Implicit in the many warnings that preceded their trip was the fact that their destination was a dangerous place. Synonyms: understood, latent to violently collapse inward The building suddenly imploded under the weight of the snow. Synonyms: cave in, fold freedom from punishment or harm Because his father was the headmaster, he thought he could break the rules with impunity. Synonyms: freedom, license, privilege 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 200 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 201 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNCipieNt (in-SI-pee-uhnt) iNChoAte (in-KOH-uht) iNAdVerteNt (in-uhd-VUHR-tuhnt) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 201 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 202 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY i unintentional, characterized by lack of thought or attention The error was both inadvertent and catastrophic. Synonyms: careless, negligent, thoughtless not yet developed, incompletely formed The first draft of her novel was an inchoate mess; with two years of revision she trans- formed it into a masterpiece. Synonyms: amorphous, formless, incoherent, rudimentary coming into being At this time, our travel plans are only incipient; check with us again next week and we will be able to tell you exactly where we are going and when. Synonyms: developing, inchoate, nascent 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 202 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 203 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNCorporAte (in-KOR-puh-reyt) iNCoNseqUeNtiAL (in-kon-suh-KWEN-shuhl) iNCoNGrUoUs (in-KON-gruh-wuhs) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 203 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 204 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY i out of place, lacking harmony, inconsistent Her genius was such that she could compose a work for such incongruous instruments as a banjo and saxophone and have it sound not just beautiful, but inspired. Synonyms: conflicting, discordant, incompatible unimportant The paper was so brilliant that the few lapses in spelling and punctuation were inconsequential. Synonyms: insignificant, irrelevant, negligible, trivial to include, to unite in one body; to embody I will incorporate your ideas into the next draft of the plan. Synonyms: assimilate, combine, integrate 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 204 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 205 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNdiGeNCe (IN-di-juhnts) iNdiffereNt (in-DI-fruhnt) iNdetermiNAte (in-di-TUHR-muh-nuht) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 205 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 206 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY i not fixed or defined, vague The CEO was of an indeterminate age: she had gray hair and a lined face but spoke and moved with the energy of a teenager. Synonyms: indefinite, uncertain, undeter- mined, unsettled unbiased; not interested or concerned Indifferent to the results of the election, many voters stayed home. Synonyms: detached, disinterested, uncon- cerned; apathetic complete poverty After losing what little they had in the earth- quake, the villagers were left in a state of indigence. Synonyms: destitution, need, privation, want 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 206 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 207 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNfeLiCitoUs (in-fi-LI-suh-tuhs) iNert (i-NUHRT) iNdoLeNt (IN-duh-luhnt) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 207 5/10/11 2:55 PM [...]... about topics that interested her Synonyms: obstinate, stubborn 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 2 16 [ 2 16 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I intransigent (in-TRAN-si-juhnt) introspection (in-truh-SPEK-shuhn) intrepid GRE VO CABULA RY (in-TRE-puhd) [ 217 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 217 5/10/11 2:55 PM I refusing to compromise The congressman made a big show of being intransigent on the issue of budget... 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 212 [ 212 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I insipid (in-SI-puhd) insularity (in-syuh-LA-ruh-tee) intangible GRE VO CABULA RY (in-TAN-juh-buhl) [ 213 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 213 5/10/11 2:55 PM I lacking taste, dull He may have been a charming performer, but the music he played was insipid and full of clichés Synonyms: banal, inane, vapid isolation; narrow-mindedness... course of a decade G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: chronic, confirmed, entrenched, habitual 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 222 [ 222 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I irascible (i-RA-suh-buhl) irresolute (i-RE-zuh-loot) itinerant GRE VO CABULA RY (ahy-TI-nuh-ruhnt) [ 223 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 223 5/10/11 2:55 PM I having a hot temper, easily angered To our surprise, our irascible neighbor... and moonlit nights G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: immaterial, impalpable, incorporeal 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 214 [ 214 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I interpolate (in-TUHR-puh-leyt) intimate (IN-tuh-meyt) intractable GRE VO CABULA RY (in-TRAK-tuh-buhl) [ 215 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 215 5/10/11 2:55 PM I to add words into a conversation or text While listening to them discuss... good health G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: adverse, opposed, unfriendly, unwelcoming 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 210 [ 210 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I innocuous (i-NO–kyuh-wuhs) insensible (in-SEN-suh-buhl) insinuate GRE VO CABULA RY (in-SIN-yuh-weyt) [ 211 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 211 5/10/11 2:55 PM I harmless, unlikely to offend The dog looked fierce, but she was as... just separated G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: inapt, inappropriate, unfortunate, unsuitable 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 208 [ 208 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I ingenuous (in-JEN-yuh-wuhs) inherent (in-HEHR-uhnt) inimical GRE VO CABULA RY (i-NI-mi-kuhl) [ 209 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 209 5/10/11 2:55 PM I characterized by childlike innocence or sincerity When she brought a bouquet... colleague was completely out of proportion with the small error she had made Synonyms: berating, diatribe, tirade 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 220 [ 220 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I inveigh (in-VEY) inveigle (in-VEY-guhl) inveterate GRE VO CABULA RY (in-VEH-tuh-ruht) [ 221 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 221 5/10/11 2:55 PM I to protest or complain Several teachers wrote letters to the editor to inveigh... juggernaut that those in office had to reckon with 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 2 26 [ 2 26 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM J junta (HOON-tuh) juxtapose GRE VO CABULA RY (juhk-stuh-POHZ) [ 227 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 227 5/10/11 2:55 PM J a group ruling a country after having seized power, a council He was the only member of the junta who had not participated directly in the coup Synonyms: assembly,... intrepid explorers, but not all of them were fortunate, and some died in the attempt Synonyms: bold, brave, fearless 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 218 [ 218 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM I inundate (I-nuhn-deyt) inured GRE VO CABULA RY (i-NYOORD) invective (in-VEK-tiv) [ 219 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 219 5/10/11 2:55 PM I to flood or overwhelm After her controversial speech, the mayor’s office was... itinerant preacher usually passed through our town in August Synonyms: nomadic, unsettled, vagrant, wandering 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 224 [ 224 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM J jaundiced (JAWN-duhsd) jocose (juh-KOHS) GRE VO CABULA RY juggernaut (juh-guhr-NAWT) [ 225 ] 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 225 5/10/11 2:55 PM J showing or feeling resentment or hostility She walked around the gallery with . mention 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 212 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 213 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNtANGiBLe (in-TAN-juh-buhl) iNsULAritY (in-syuh-LA-ruh-tee) iNsipid (in-SI-puhd) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd. stubborn 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 2 16 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 217 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNtrepid (in-TRE-puhd) iNtrospeCtioN (in-truh-SPEK-shuhn) iNtrANsiGeNt (in-TRAN-si-juhnt) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd. integrate 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 204 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 205 ] Gre VoCABULArY i iNdiGeNCe (IN-di-juhnts) iNdiffereNt (in-DI-fruhnt) iNdetermiNAte (in-di-TUHR-muh-nuht) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd