CSS/PMS Vocabulary List Set 3
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- Incite — provoke or stir up
- Incivility — rude or impolite behavior
- Incoherent — not logically connected
- Inconclusive — not leading to a firm result
- Incongruity — inconsistency; mismatch
- Inconsequential — unimportant
- Inconsiderate — thoughtless
- Incontrovertible — undeniable
- Incorrigible — cannot be corrected
- Incredulous — unwilling to believe
- Incremental — occurring in small steps
- Incriminate — accuse someone of wrongdoing
- Incursion — sudden invasion
- Indebted — owing gratitude or money
- Indecent — offensive; improper
- Indecisive — hesitant; unable to decide
- Indefensible — cannot be justified
- Indelicate — lacking sensitivity
- Indemnify — compensate for harm or loss
- Indeterminate — not fixed or known
- Indicative — serving as a sign or symbol
- Imprecation — a spoken curse
- Impregnable — impossible to defeat or break into
- Improbity — dishonesty
- Impromptu — done without preparation
- Improvident — lacking foresight; careless
- Impugn — to challenge or dispute the truth of
- Impute — to attribute wrongdoing to someone
- Inadvertent — unintentional; accidental
- Inane — silly; meaningless
- Inanimate — without life
- Inarticulate — unable to speak clearly
- Incandescent — glowing; passionate
- Incapacitate — to disable
- Incendiary — inflammatory; provoking conflict
- Incentivize — to motivate with incentives
- Inception — the beginning; initiation
- Incessant — never stopping
- Incisive — sharp, penetrating (analysis or comment)
- Incite — to provoke or motivate
- Inclement — harsh (weather); severe
- Inclusive — broad; covering all groups
- Incoherent — lacking clear meaning
- Incommodious — uncomfortable; inconvenient
- Incongruous — out of place; inconsistent
- Incontrovertible — indisputable
- Incorrigible — incapable of being corrected
- Increment — increase; addition
- Inculcate — to instill (values/ideas) repeatedly
- Incumbent — obligatory; person holding office
- Indefatigable — persistent; untiring
- Indelible — cannot be erased
- Indemnity — protection against loss or damage
- Indict — to formally accuse
- Indigenous — native to a region
- Indigent — extremely poor
- Indignant — anger at unfair treatment
- Indolent — lazy; avoiding activity
- Indomitable — unconquerable; courageous
- Indubitable — unquestionable
- Indulgent — overly lenient
- Inebriated — intoxicated
- Ineffable — too great to be expressed in words
- Inept — incompetent; clumsy
- Inert — inactive; motionless
- Inevitable — unavoidable
- Inexorable — relentless; unstoppable
- Inexplicable — cannot be explained
- Infamous — well-known for wrongdoing
- Infatuation — intense admiration without reason
- Infernal — hellish; extremely unpleasant
- Infinitesimal — extremely small
- Inflame — provoke strong feelings
- Influx — arrival in large numbers
- Infraction — violation of law or rule
- Ingenious — clever, inventive
- Ingenuous — innocent; naive
- Ingratiate — to win favor by flattery
- Inhibit — restrain; suppress
- Inimical — hostile or harmful
- Iniquitous — morally wrong; wicked
- Initial — first; beginning
- Initiate — begin; introduce
- Innate — inborn; natural
- Innocuous — harmless
- Innovate — introduce new methods
- Innuendo — indirect remark; insinuation
- Inordinate — excessive
- Inquisitive — curious; inquiring
- Insatiable — impossible to satisfy
- Inscrutable — mysterious; difficult to understand
- Insidious — subtle but harmful
- Insightful — showing deep understanding
- Insinuate — imply subtly
- Insipid — dull; lacking flavor
- Insolent — rude and disrespectful
- Insolvent — bankrupt
- Insouciant — carefree; indifferent
- Instigate — provoke; initiate
- Insular — narrow-minded; isolated
- Insurmountable — impossible to overcome
- Intangible — not touchable; abstract
- Integral — necessary to complete something
- Interdict — official prohibition
- Interim — temporary period
- Interlocutor — a person who participates in dialogue
- Interminable — endless
- Intermittent — occurring occasionally
- Interpolate — insert between two things
- Interpose — to intervene
- Intrepid — fearless
- Intricate — complex; detailed
- Intrinsic — inherent; natural
- Introspect — examine one’s own thoughts
- Intuitive — instinctive; natural
- Inundate — overwhelm; flood
- Inure — to accustom to hardship
- Invective — abusive language
- Inveigh — speak or write with hostility
- Inveigle — persuade by deceit or flattery
- Invidious — likely to cause resentment
- Invigorate — energize; strengthen
- Invincible — unable to be defeated
- Invoke — call upon (authority, law)
- Involuntary — done without will
- Irascible — easily angered
- Irate — extremely angry
- Iridescent — showing luminous colors
- Irksome — annoying
- Irrefutable — impossible to deny
- Irrelevant — not related
- Irreparable — cannot be repaired
- Irrepressible — impossible to control
- Irresolute — uncertain; wavering
- Irrevocable — cannot be undone
- Itinerary — planned route or journey
- Jaded — tired; worn out
- Jargon — specialized language
- Jeer — mock or ridicule
- Jettison — throw away; discard
- Judicious — wise; sensible
- Juxtapose — place side by side for contrast
- Kindle — arouse emotion; ignite
- Kudos — praise; credit
- Labyrinth — complicated network
- Lacerate — tear or deeply hurt
- Lackadaisical — lacking enthusiasm
- Laconic — brief and to the point
- Lament — express sorrow
- Lampoon — publicly ridicule
- Languid — lacking energy
- Languish — weaken; deteriorate
- Largesse — generosity
- Lascivious — lustful
- Lassitude — tiredness; weariness
- Latent — hidden; not yet developed
- Laud — praise highly
- Lavish — extravagant; abundant
- Legacy — inheritance; lasting impact
- Legible — readable
- Lenient — mild; forgiving
- Lethargic — sluggish; inactive
- Levity — humor in serious matters
- Levy — impose (tax, fine)
- Lexicon — dictionary; specialized vocabulary
- Liaison — communication link
- Libertine — morally unrestrained person
- Lithe — flexible; graceful
- Litigate — engage in legal action
- Loath — unwilling; reluctant
- Lofty — elevated; noble
- Loquacious — talkative
- Lucid — clear and easy to understand
- Lucrative — profitable
- Ludicrous — absurd; ridiculous
- Lugubrious — sad; gloomy
- Luminary — notable person
- Lurid — shocking; sensational
- Machination — crafty scheme
- Magnanimous — generous and forgiving
- Magnitude — size or importance
- Maladroit — clumsy; unskilled
- Malefactor — criminal
- Malevolent — having evil intent
- Malfeasance — wrongdoing by public official
- Malign — to slander
- Malleable — easily shaped or influenced
- Mandate — official command
- Manifesto — public declaration of principles
- Manifold — many and varied
- Mannerism — habitual gesture or behavior
- Mar — damage or spoil
- Maraud — roam to steal
- Maritime — related to the sea
- Marshal — arrange in order
- Martinet — strict disciplinarian
- Mawkish — overly sentimental
- Meander — wander aimlessly
- Meddlesome — interfering
- Mediocre — average; of low quality
- Megalomania — obsession with power
- Melancholy — deep sadness
- Mellifluous — sweet-sounding
- Mendacious — lying; untruthful
- Menial — unskilled and low-status
- Mercenary — motivated by money
- Mercurial — unpredictable; changeable
- Meritocracy — system rewarding talent
- Metamorphosis — transformation
- Metaphysical — concerned with abstract thought
- Meticulous — extremely careful
- Milieu — social environment
- Minuscule — extremely small
- Mire — difficult situation
- Misadventure — bad or unlucky event
- Misanthrope — hater of mankind
- Misconstrue — misunderstand
- Miscreant — wrongdoer; criminal
- Miserly — very stingy
- Misgiving — feeling of doubt
- Mitigate — make less severe
- Modicum — small quantity
- Mollify — soothe; calm
- Momentous — very important
- Monetary — related to money
- Monopoly — exclusive control
- Monotonous — dull and repetitive
- Morass — complicated, confusing situation
- Morbid — disturbing; related to death
- Mordant — sharply critical
- Moribund — dying; stagnant
- Morose — gloomy
- Motley — varied; diverse
- Multifarious — many different kinds
- Mundane — ordinary; dull
- Munificent — extremely generous
- Mutable — changeable
- Myopic — short-sighted
- Nadir — lowest point
- Naïve — innocent; inexperienced
- Nascent — newly emerging
- Nebulous — unclear; vague
- Necromancy — black magic
- Negate — nullify
- Negligent — careless
- Nemesis — arch-enemy; downfall
- Neologism — newly coined word
- Neophyte — beginner
- Nepotism — favoritism toward relatives
- Nexus — connection; link
- Niche — specialized position
- Nihilism — rejection of all beliefs
- Nimble — quick and agile
- Nomadic — roaming
- Nominal — in name only
- Nonchalant — calmly unconcerned
- Nonplussed — confused; uncertain
- Nostalgia — sentimental longing
- Notorious — famous for bad reasons
- Novel — new; original
- Novice — beginner
- Noxious — harmful; poisonous
- Nuance — subtle difference
- Nullify — invalidate
- Nurture — foster; care for
- Obdurate — stubbornly resistant
- Obfuscate — make unclear
- Oblique — indirect
- Obliterate — destroy completely
- Obsequious — overly submissive
- Obsessive — fixated
- Obstinate — stubborn
- Obstreperous — noisy; difficult to control
- Obtrusive — noticeable in an unpleasant way
- Obtuse — slow to understand
- Obviate — remove difficulty
- Occlude — block or obstruct
- Odious — hateful
- Officious — meddling excessively
- Ominous — threatening
- Omnipotent — all-powerful
- Omniscient — all-knowing
- Onerous — burdensome
- Onus — responsibility
- Opacity — lack of transparency
- Opaque — unclear
- Opine — express an opinion
- Opportunistic — seeking advantage
- Opportune — occurring at a suitable time
- Opprobrium — public disgrace
- Optimal — best; most favorable
- Opulent — luxurious
- Oracle — wise adviser
- Orator — skilled public speaker
- Orchestrate — arrange carefully
- Ordain — decree; appoint
- Orthodox — traditional; established
- Ossify — become rigid
- Ostensible — apparent, but not necessarily true
- Ostentatious — showy; pretentious
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