GRE Words Starting With I
55 words found
iconoclast
nounA person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions
idealistic
adjectiveCharacterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection
idiosyncrasy
nounA peculiar habit, mannerism, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
illicit
adjectiveForbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal
illusion
nounA false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance
imminent
adjectiveAbout to happen; impending
immutable
adjectiveUnchanging over time or unable to be changed
impartial
adjectiveTreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just
imperious
adjectiveAssuming power or authority without justification; domineering
impetuous
adjectiveActing or done quickly and without thought or care
impetus
nounThe force or energy with which a body moves; a driving force
implicit
adjectiveSuggested though not directly expressed; understood but not stated
inadvertent
adjectiveNot resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
inarticulate
adjectiveUnable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
inchoate
adjectiveJust begun; not fully formed or developed
incipient
adjectiveIn an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop
incoherent
adjectiveExpressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear
incompetent
adjectiveNot having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
incredulous
adjectiveUnwilling or unable to believe something
inculpate
verbTo accuse or incriminate someone; to show or suggest that someone is guilty of wrongdoing
indefatigable
adjectivePersisting tirelessly; unable to be fatigued
indelible
adjectiveMaking marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable
indeterminate
adjectiveNot exactly known, established, or defined; vague
indifferent
adjectiveHaving no particular interest or sympathy; mediocre
indignation
nounAnger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
indisputable
adjectiveUnable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable
indolent
adjectiveWanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
industrious
adjectiveDiligent and hard-working
inept
adjectiveHaving or showing no skill; clumsy
ingenious
adjectiveClever, original, and inventive
ingenuous
adjectiveInnocent and unsuspecting; candid and sincere
ingratiating
adjectiveIntended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic
inherent
adjectiveExisting in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
inimical
adjectiveTending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
injudicious
adjectiveShowing very poor judgment; unwise
injurious
adjectiveCausing or likely to cause damage or harm
innate
adjectiveInborn; natural; existing from birth
innocuous
adjectiveHarmless and unlikely to cause offense or injury
innovative
adjectiveFeaturing new methods; advanced and original
insidious
adjectiveProceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects
insipid
adjectiveLacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull and unengaging
insufficient
adjectiveNot enough; inadequate
insure
verbTo arrange for compensation in case of damage or loss; to make certain
intangible
adjectiveUnable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
integrated
adjectiveWith various parts or aspects linked or coordinated
intermittent
adjectiveOccurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
intransigent
adjectiveUnwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising
intrinsic
adjectiveBelonging naturally; essential; inherent
inundate
verbTo overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with
inundation
nounAn overwhelming abundance; a flood
invective
nounInsulting, abusive, or highly critical language
invigorate
verbTo give strength or energy to
involved
adjectiveComplicated or difficult to understand; intricate
irrefutable
adjectiveImpossible to deny or disprove
itinerant
adjectiveTraveling from place to place
Learn these words with Grezi
Master GRE vocabulary through stories, practice questions, and spaced repetition.