GRE Words Starting With I

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions

Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection

A peculiar habit, mannerism, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group

excessive or blind devotion to someone or something

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal

A false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance

About to happen; impending

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed

to weaken or damage, especially in function

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just

showing no emotion or expression

having little or no money; penniless

to obstruct or hinder progress

Assuming power or authority without justification; domineering

unable to be upset or agitated; calm

incapable of being affected or penetrated

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

The force or energy with which a body moves; a driving force

unable to be appeased or pacified; relentless

Suggested though not directly expressed; understood but not stated

to collapse violently inward

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning

Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

Just begun; not fully formed or developed

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop

Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear

Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

of little importance; trivial

incapable of being corrected or reformed

Unwilling or unable to believe something

To accuse or incriminate someone; to show or suggest that someone is guilty of wrongdoing

Persisting tirelessly; unable to be fatigued

Making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable

Not exactly known, established, or defined; vague

Having no particular interest or sympathy; mediocre

extreme poverty

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

Unable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

Diligent and hard-working

too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Having or showing no skill; clumsy

lacking the power to move or act; sluggish or chemically inactive

Clever, original, and inventive

Innocent and unsuspecting; candid and sincere

Intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic

Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile

Showing very poor judgment; unwise

Causing or likely to cause damage or harm

Inborn; natural; existing from birth

Harmless and unlikely to cause offense or injury

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

unaware, unconscious, or incapable of feeling

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects

to hint or suggest indirectly, usually something unpleasant

Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull and unengaging

boldly rude and disrespectful

Not enough; inadequate

narrow-mindedness resulting from isolation

To arrange for compensation in case of damage or loss; to make certain

rising in active revolt against authority

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

With various parts or aspects linked or coordinated

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

difficult to manage, control, or solve

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising

fearless and resolutely courageous

Belonging naturally; essential; inherent

To overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with

An overwhelming abundance; a flood

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

firmly established by long habit and unlikely to change

To give strength or energy to

Complicated or difficult to understand; intricate

easily angered; quick-tempered

Impossible to deny or disprove

unable to decide; hesitant and wavering

Traveling from place to place