Set 5: Ges-Jet

Question 1

Noun; German

/ɡəˈzɛlʃɑːft/

Definition: A society or association, often used in sociological contexts.

Sample Sentence: The club was a /ɡəˈzɛlʃɑːft/ devoted to cultural exchange.

Answer 1

gesellschaft

Sample Sentence: The club was a gesellschaft devoted to cultural exchange.

Question 2

Adverb; English

/ˈɡɪdɪli/

Definition: In a dizzy or lightheaded manner.

Sample Sentence: She laughed /ˈɡɪdɪli/ as she spun around the room.

Answer 2

giddily

Sample Sentence: She laughed giddily as she spun around the room.

Question 3

Proper noun; Akkadian

/ˈɡɪlɡəˌmɛʃ/

Definition: A legendary Sumerian king and the hero of an epic collection of stories.

Sample Sentence: The Epic of /ˈɡɪlɡəˌmɛʃ/ is one of the earliest works of literary fiction known.

Answer 3

Gilgamesh

Sample Sentence: The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the earliest works of literary fiction known.

Question 4

Adjective; Latin

/ˈɡleɪbrəs/

Definition: Free from hair or down; smooth.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈɡleɪbrəs/ skin of the fruit made it easy to peel.

Answer 4

glabrous

Sample Sentence: The glabrous skin of the fruit made it easy to peel.

Question 5

Noun; French

/ˈɡlæsi/

Definition: A gentle slope or incline, especially in a fortification.

Sample Sentence: The soldiers positioned themselves behind the /ˈɡlæsi/ for better defense.

Answer 5

glacis

Sample Sentence: The soldiers positioned themselves behind the glacis for better defense.

Question 6

Noun; Latin

/ˈɡluːtən/

Definition: A substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.

Sample Sentence: People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing /ˈɡluːtən/.

Answer 6

gluten

Sample Sentence: People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten.

Question 7

Noun; Italian

/ˈɡɒndələz/

Definition: Long narrow boats used on the canals of Venice.

Sample Sentence: Tourists enjoyed riding in the /ˈɡɒndələz/ through the canals.

Answer 7

gondolas

Sample Sentence: Tourists enjoyed riding in the gondolas through the canals.

Question 8

Noun; English

/ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/

Definition: The number 10 to the power of 100.

Sample Sentence: A /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ is a number so large it’s difficult to comprehend.

Answer 8

googol

Sample Sentence: A googol is a number so large it’s difficult to comprehend.

Question 9

Noun; Greek

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Definition: A large ape found in the forests of central Africa.

Sample Sentence: The /ɡəˈrɪlə/ moved gracefully through the jungle.

Answer 9

gorilla

Sample Sentence: The gorilla moved gracefully through the jungle.

Question 10

Noun; French

/ɡrɑːnˈdrɛl/

Definition: A kind of twilled woolen fabric.

Sample Sentence: The tailor recommended /ɡrɑːnˈdrɛl/ for the winter coat.

Answer 10

grandrelle

Sample Sentence: The tailor recommended grandrelle for the winter coat.

Question 11

Noun; Greek

/ɡræfaɪt/

Definition: A soft, black, carbon-based mineral used in pencils.

Sample Sentence: The artist sketched with a piece of /ɡræfaɪt/ to achieve the perfect shading.

Answer 11

graphite

Sample Sentence: The artist sketched with a piece of graphite to achieve the perfect shading.

Question 12

Noun; French

/ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl/

Definition: A network of lines representing meridians and parallels, on which a map or plan can be represented.

Sample Sentence: The map was overlaid with a /ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl/ to assist in navigation.

Answer 12

graticule

Sample Sentence: The map was overlaid with a graticule to assist in navigation.

Question 13

Adjective; English

/ˈɡrævəli/

Definition: Having a harsh, grating voice or sound.

Sample Sentence: The singer’s /ˈɡrævəli/ voice lent an air of authenticity to the blues song.

Answer 13

gravelly

Sample Sentence: The singer’s gravelly voice lent an air of authenticity to the blues song.

Question 14

Noun; French

/ɡriːb/

Definition: A type of freshwater diving bird.

Sample Sentence: The /ɡriːb/ dove below the surface in search of fish.

Answer 14

grebe

Sample Sentence: The grebe dove below the surface in search of fish.

Question 15

Noun; French

/ˈɡrɪ.zən/

Definition: A small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈɡrɪ.zən/ is known for its fierce hunting skills.

Answer 15

grison

Sample Sentence: The grison is known for its fierce hunting skills.

Question 16

Noun; Italian

/ɡriˈsiːnoʊ/

Definition: A thin, crisp Italian breadstick.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant served fresh /ɡriˈsiːnoʊ/ with olive oil.

Answer 16

grissino

Sample Sentence: The restaurant served fresh grissino with olive oil.

Question 17

Noun; Belgian

/ˈɡruːnəndɑːl/

Definition: A variety of Belgian sheepdog with long, black hair.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈɡruːnəndɑːl/ is known for its intelligence and agility, making it a popular choice for dog sports.

Answer 17

Groenendael

Sample Sentence: The Groenendael is known for its intelligence and agility, making it a popular choice for dog sports.

Question 18

Noun; French

/ˈɡroʊˌɡreɪn/

Definition: A strong, closely woven fabric with a pronounced ribbed appearance.

Sample Sentence: The dress was adorned with a /ˈɡroʊˌɡreɪn/ ribbon.

Answer 18

grosgrain

Sample Sentence: The dress was adorned with a grosgrain ribbon.

Question 19

Adverb; Old English

/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/

Definition: In a reluctant or resentful manner.

Sample Sentence: He /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/ agreed to help, despite his initial refusal.

Answer 19

grudgingly

Sample Sentence: He grudgingly agreed to help, despite his initial refusal.

Question 20

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈɡruːsəm/

Definition: Causing horror or disgust.

Sample Sentence: The movie was filled with /ˈɡruːsəm/ scenes that were hard to watch.

Answer 20

gruesome

Sample Sentence: The movie was filled with gruesome scenes that were hard to watch.

Question 21

Noun; French

/ɡruˈjɛr/

Definition: A type of hard yellow cheese that originated in Switzerland.

Sample Sentence: The fondue was made using /ɡruˈjɛr/ cheese.

Answer 21

Gruyère

Sample Sentence: The fondue was made using Gruyère cheese.

Question 22

Noun; Italian

/ɡwɑːrnˈeɪriəs/

Definition: A type of violin made by the Guarneri family, known for their quality and sound.

Sample Sentence: The musician played a /ɡwɑːrnˈeɪriəs/ at the concert.

Answer 22

Guarnerius

Sample Sentence: The musician played a Guarnerius at the concert.

Question 23

Noun; French

/ˈɡɛrɪt/

Definition: A small, enclosed lookout or shelter.

Sample Sentence: The soldier stood watch from the /ˈɡɛrɪt/ on the castle wall.

Answer 23

guerite

Sample Sentence: The soldier stood watch from the guerite on the castle wall.

Question 24

Noun; Middle English

/ˈɡʌlɪt/

Definition: The passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus.

Sample Sentence: The fishbone got stuck in his /ˈɡʌlɪt/, causing discomfort.

Answer 24

gullet

Sample Sentence: The fishbone got stuck in his gullet, causing discomfort.

Question 25

# Noun; American English /ˌdʒaɪəˈskuːtəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mythical creature of exaggerated proportions, often used humorously. **Sample Sentence:** The story of the /ˌdʒaɪəˈskuːtəs/ fascinated the children, who imagined it roaming the hills.

Answer 25

gyascutus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The story of the *gyascutus* fascinated the children, who imagined it roaming the hills.

Question 26

# Noun; Greek /dʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as baby's breath. **Sample Sentence:** *Floral arrangements often include /dʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə/ for a delicate touch.*

Answer 26

gypsophila ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Floral arrangements often include *gypsophila* for a delicate touch.

Question 27

# Noun; Arabic /həˈlɑːlə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small unit of currency in Saudi Arabia, equal to one hundredth of a riyal. **Sample Sentence:** *The price was listed in riyals and /həˈlɑːlə/.*

Answer 27

halala ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The price was listed in riyals and *halala*.

Question 28

# Adjective; Greek /ˈhælsiən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. **Sample Sentence:** *She often reminisced about the /ˈhælsiən/ days of her childhood.*

Answer 28

halcyon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She often reminisced about the *halcyon* days of her childhood.

Question 29

# Noun; Greek /heɪloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness. **Sample Sentence:** *The painting depicted an angel with a glowing /heɪloʊ/.*

Answer 29

halo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The painting depicted an angel with a glowing *halo*.

Question 30

# Noun; Korean /ˈhɑːŋɡuːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The Korean alphabet, consisting of 14 consonants and 10 vowels. **Sample Sentence:** She found learning /ˈhɑːŋɡuːl/ to be an essential step in mastering the Korean language.

Answer 30

hangul ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found learning *hangul* to be an essential step in mastering the Korean language.

Question 31

# Noun; Italian /həˈræŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A lengthy and aggressive speech. **Sample Sentence:** *The politician delivered a /həˈræŋ/ that lasted for an hour.*

Answer 31

harangue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The politician delivered a *harangue* that lasted for an hour.

Question 32

# Noun; Old High German /ˈhɔːbɜːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long coat of chain mail. **Sample Sentence:** The knight donned his /ˈhɔːbɜːk/ before heading into battle.

Answer 32

hauberk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight donned his *hauberk* before heading into battle.

Question 33

# Noun; Middle English /hɔ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hawthorn berry. **Sample Sentence:** *The autumn hedgerows were full of ripe /hɔ/ ready for picking.*

Answer 33

haw ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The autumn hedgerows were full of ripe *haw* ready for picking.

Question 34

# Noun; English /ˈhɔːwɒk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A disturbance or commotion. **Sample Sentence:** *There was a great /ˈhɔːwɒk/ in the village after the news spread.*

Answer 34

hawok ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was a great *hawok* in the village after the news spread.

Question 35

# Adjective; Greek /hɛbˈdɒmədəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Occurring weekly. **Sample Sentence:** They held /hɛbˈdɒmədəl/ meetings to discuss the project's progress.

Answer 35

hebdomadal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They held *hebdomadal* meetings to discuss the project's progress.

Question 36

# Noun; Middle English /ˈheɪnəsnɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being shockingly evil or wicked. **Sample Sentence:** *The crime's /ˈheɪnəsnɪs/ left the community in shock.*

Answer 36

heinousness ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The crime's *heinousness* left the community in shock.

Question 37

# Adjective; Greek /hɪˈlaɪəkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the sun, especially when rising with the sun. **Sample Sentence:** The /hɪˈlaɪəkəl/ rising of the star signaled the start of the ancient festival.

Answer 37

heliacal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *heliacal* rising of the star signaled the start of the ancient festival.

Question 38

# Noun; Greek /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The study of the physiology of the blood. **Sample Sentence:** *She specialized in /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ during her medical training.*

Answer 38

hematology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She specialized in *hematology* during her medical training.

Question 39

# Noun; Greek /ˌhɜː.məˈnjuː.tɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text. **Sample Sentence:** *The scholar specialized in /ˌhɜː.məˈnjuː.tɪks/ to understand ancient scriptures.*

Answer 39

hermeneutics ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scholar specialized in *hermeneutics* to understand ancient scriptures.

Question 40

# Adjective; Greek /hɛrəˈdoʊtiən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or relating to Herodotus, a Greek historian. **Sample Sentence:** *The research had a distinct /hɛrəˈdoʊtiən/ perspective.*

Answer 40

Herodotean ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The research had a distinct *Herodotean* perspective.

Question 41

# Adjective; Greek /hʌɪˈrɜːdʒɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to sacred or priestly matters. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient ritual had a /hʌɪˈrɜːdʒɪkəl/ significance that intrigued the archaeologists.

Answer 41

hierurgical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient ritual had a *hierurgical* significance that intrigued the archaeologists.

Question 42

# Adverb; Old English /ˈhɪðərˌtu/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Until now or until the point in time under discussion. **Sample Sentence:** *The findings were /ˈhɪðərˌtu/ unknown.*

Answer 42

hitherto ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The findings were *hitherto* unknown.

Question 43

# Noun; Greek /ˈhoʊləˌɡræm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist displayed a /ˈhoʊləˌɡræm/ of the molecule for the presentation.*

Answer 43

hologram ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist displayed a *hologram* of the molecule for the presentation.

Question 44

# Noun; Greek /hɒrˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who studies or is skilled in horology, the art or science of measuring time or making timepieces. **Sample Sentence:** *The /hɒrˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ repaired the antique clock with precision.*

Answer 44

horologist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *horologist* repaired the antique clock with precision.

Question 45

# Noun; Latin /ˈhɔrtɪˌkʌltʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The art or practice of garden cultivation and management. **Sample Sentence:** *She studied /ˈhɔrtɪˌkʌltʃər/ to improve her gardening skills.*

Answer 45

horticulture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She studied *horticulture* to improve her gardening skills.

Question 46

# Noun; Spanish /ˈweɾtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An irrigated area of farmland in Spain. **Sample Sentence:** The lush /ˈweɾtə/ was known for producing abundant crops.

Answer 46

huerta ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lush *huerta* was known for producing abundant crops.

Question 47

# Noun; English /ˈhʌmək/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small hill or mound. **Sample Sentence:** The landscape was dotted with /ˈhʌmək/ that offered a picturesque view of the valley.

Answer 47

hummock ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The landscape was dotted with *hummock* that offered a picturesque view of the valley.

Question 48

# Noun; Middle English /ˈhɜːli ˌbɜːli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A commotion or uproar. **Sample Sentence:** *The market was a scene of /ˈhɜːli ˌbɜːli/ as shoppers bustled about.*

Answer 48

hurly-burly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The market was a scene of *hurly-burly* as shoppers bustled about.

Question 49

# Noun; Spanish /huˈtiːə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A rodent from the Caribbean, similar to a guinea pig. **Sample Sentence:** *The /huˈtiːə/ scurried across the forest floor.*

Answer 49

hutia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *hutia* scurried across the forest floor.

Question 50

# Noun; Greek /haɪˈdrɔːlɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A branch of science concerned with the practical applications of fluids in motion. **Sample Sentence:** *The engineer specialized in /haɪˈdrɔːlɪks/ to improve water systems.*

Answer 50

hydraulics ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The engineer specialized in *hydraulics* to improve water systems.

Question 51

# Noun; Greek /haɪˈpæ.lə.dʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A figure of speech in which the natural order of words is reversed. **Sample Sentence:** *The poet used /haɪˈpæ.lə.dʒi/ to create a more dramatic effect.*

Answer 51

hypallage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poet used *hypallage* to create a more dramatic effect.

Question 52

# Noun; Greek /haɪˈpɜːrtrəfi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells. **Sample Sentence:** *Athletes often experience muscle /haɪˈpɜːrtrəfi/ due to intensive training.*

Answer 52

hypertrophy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Athletes often experience muscle *hypertrophy* due to intensive training.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /ˈhaɪpoʊˌkaʊst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An ancient Roman system of central heating. **Sample Sentence:** *The remains of a /ˈhaɪpoʊˌkaʊst/ were found beneath the villa's floor.*

Answer 53

hypocaust ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The remains of a *hypocaust* were found beneath the villa's floor.

Question 54

# Noun; Greek /ˈhɪsəp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A plant used in cooking and herbal medicine, known for its aromatic leaves. **Sample Sentence:** The chef added /ˈhɪsəp/ to the dish for its subtle minty flavor.

Answer 54

hyssop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef added *hyssop* to the dish for its subtle minty flavor.

Question 55

# Adjective; Greek /aɪˈkɛəriən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or relating to Icarus; soaring too high for safety. **Sample Sentence:** His /aɪˈkɛəriən/ ambitions led him to take risks that others would avoid.

Answer 55

Icarian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *Icarian* ambitions led him to take risks that others would avoid.

Question 56

# Noun; Greek /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The branch of zoology that deals with fish. **Sample Sentence:** She decided to study /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ because of her fascination with marine life.

Answer 56

ichthyology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to study *ichthyology* because of her fascination with marine life.

Question 57

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈaɪsɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈaɪsɪkəl/ hung from the eaves after the snowstorm.*

Answer 57

icicle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *icicle* hung from the eaves after the snowstorm.

Question 58

# Noun; Spanish /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large tropical American lizard with a spiny crest along the back. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ basked in the sun on the rock.*

Answer 58

iguana ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *iguana* basked in the sun on the rock.

Question 59

# Noun; Japanese /ˌɪkəˈbɑːnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The Japanese art of flower arrangement. **Sample Sentence:** She took a class to learn /ˌɪkəˈbɑːnə/ to create beautiful displays at home.

Answer 59

ikebana ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She took a class to learn *ikebana* to create beautiful displays at home.

Question 60

# Proper Noun; French /ɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A state in the central United States. **Sample Sentence:** *She was born and raised in /ɪlɪˈnɔɪ/.*

Answer 60

Illinois ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was born and raised in *Illinois*.

Question 61

# Noun; Turkish /ɪˈmɑːrɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A public soup kitchen or charitable institution in the Ottoman Empire. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪˈmɑːrɛt/ provided food for the needy every day.*

Answer 61

imaret ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *imaret* provided food for the needy every day.

Question 62

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ program successfully eradicated the disease in the region.*

Answer 62

immunization ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *immunization* program successfully eradicated the disease in the region.

Question 63

# Adjective; Latin /ɪmˈpɛkəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In accordance with the highest standards; faultless. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪmˈpɛkəbl/ taste in fashion always impressed everyone.*

Answer 63

impeccable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *impeccable* taste in fashion always impressed everyone.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪmpəˈreɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A commander or emperor in ancient Rome. **Sample Sentence:** *The Roman /ˌɪmpəˈreɪtər/ led his troops to victory.*

Answer 64

imperator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Roman *imperator* led his troops to victory.

Question 65

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Emitting light as a result of being heated. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/ bulb lit up the room with a warm glow.*

Answer 65

incandescent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *incandescent* bulb lit up the room with a warm glow.

Question 66

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈkɑrnətɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Embodied in flesh; given a bodily form. **Sample Sentence:** *The character was /ɪnˈkɑrnətɪd/ in the new movie.*

Answer 66

incarnated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The character was *incarnated* in the new movie.

Question 67

# Noun; Latin /ˈɪnsɛns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces. **Sample Sentence:** *The room was filled with the scent of burning /ˈɪnsɛns/.*

Answer 67

incense ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The room was filled with the scent of burning *incense*.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Just begun and not fully formed or developed. **Sample Sentence:** *The project remained /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ and incomplete.*

Answer 68

inchoate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The project remained *inchoate* and incomplete.

Question 69

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈsaɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). **Sample Sentence:** *The leader was accused of having /ɪnˈsaɪtɪd/ the riot.*

Answer 69

incited ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The leader was accused of having *incited* the riot.

Question 70

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˌkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not composed of matter; having no material existence. **Sample Sentence:** *The ghostly figure was /ɪnˌkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/ and passed through the wall.*

Answer 70

incorporeal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ghostly figure was *incorporeal* and passed through the wall.

Question 71

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪnkjʊˈnæbjʊlə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Books printed before 1501. **Sample Sentence:** *The library's collection of /ˌɪnkjʊˈnæbjʊlə/ is one of the finest in the country.*

Answer 71

incunabula ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The library's collection of *incunabula* is one of the finest in the country.

Question 72

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ at the unfair accusation.*

Answer 72

indignant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *indignant* at the unfair accusation.

Question 73

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Likely to spread or influence others in a rapid or uncontrolled manner. **Sample Sentence:** *His laughter was /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ and soon everyone joined in.*

Answer 73

infectious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His laughter was *infectious* and soon everyone joined in.

Question 74

# Noun; Latin /ɪnˈfɛɹnoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large fire that is dangerously out of control. **Sample Sentence:** *Firefighters struggled to contain the raging /ɪnˈfɛɹnoʊ/.*

Answer 74

inferno ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Firefighters struggled to contain the raging *inferno*.

Question 75

# Noun; French /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. **Sample Sentence:** *The city's /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ was improved to accommodate the growing population.*

Answer 75

infrastructure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city's *infrastructure* was improved to accommodate the growing population.

Question 76

# Noun; Old English /ˈɪŋɡət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A block of metal, typically oblong, cast in a particular shape for convenient handling. **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith melted the metal to form an /ˈɪŋɡət/ for further shaping.

Answer 76

ingot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith melted the metal to form an *ingot* for further shaping.

Question 77

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique. **Sample Sentence:** *Her style was /ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/ and inspired many.*

Answer 77

inimitable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her style was *inimitable* and inspired many.

Question 78

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɪnərdz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The internal organs, especially the intestines. **Sample Sentence:** *The chef prepared the /ˈɪnərdz/ for the traditional dish.*

Answer 78

innards ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared the *innards* for the traditional dish.

Question 79

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɪnsələnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. **Sample Sentence:** *The student's /ˈɪnsələnt/ behavior got him sent to the principal's office.*

Answer 79

insolent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The student's *insolent* behavior got him sent to the principal's office.

Question 80

# Noun; French /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Casual lack of concern; indifference. **Sample Sentence:** Her /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/ about the deadline surprised her colleagues.

Answer 80

insouciance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *insouciance* about the deadline surprised her colleagues.

Question 81

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought. **Sample Sentence:** *Her reaction was /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ and immediate.*

Answer 81

instinctive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her reaction was *instinctive* and immediate.

Question 82

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Too extreme to bear; intolerable. **Sample Sentence:** *The heat was /ɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/ during the summer.*

Answer 82

insufferable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The heat was *insufferable* during the summer.

Question 83

# Adverb; English /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Done on purpose; deliberate. **Sample Sentence:** *He /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ avoided discussing the controversial topic.*

Answer 83

intentionally ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *intentionally* avoided discussing the controversial topic.

Question 84

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Destructive to both sides in a conflict. **Sample Sentence:** The civil war was /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/, leaving the country in ruins.

Answer 84

internecine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The civil war was *internecine*, leaving the country in ruins.

Question 85

# Verb; Latin /ˌɪntəˈpɛləteɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To formally question or challenge a government minister in a parliamentary context. **Sample Sentence:** *The senator chose to /ˌɪntəˈpɛləteɪt/ the minister about the new law.*

Answer 85

interpellate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The senator chose to *interpellate* the minister about the new law.

Question 86

# Verb; Latin /ˈɪntəˌrɒɡeɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To ask questions of someone closely, aggressively, or formally. **Sample Sentence:** *The detective /ˈɪntəˌrɒɡeɪtɪd/ the suspect for hours.*

Answer 86

interrogated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The detective *interrogated* the suspect for hours.

Question 87

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪntərˈstɛlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Occurring or situated between stars. **Sample Sentence:** *The telescope can observe /ˌɪntərˈstɛlər/ phenomena.*

Answer 87

interstellar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The telescope can observe *interstellar* phenomena.

Question 88

# Noun; Latin /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor explained how food moves through the /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/.*

Answer 88

intestine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor explained how food moves through the *intestine*.

Question 89

# Noun (plural); Latin /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəblz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** People who are not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed due to firmly fixed bad habits or behavior. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher had long since given up on trying to discipline the /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəblz/ at the back of the class.*

Answer 89

incorrigibles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher had long since given up on trying to discipline the *incorrigibles* at the back of the class.

Question 90

# Noun; English /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unwillingness or refusal to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own. **Sample Sentence:** *He showed his /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/ by dismissing any differing opinions.*

Answer 90

intolerance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He showed his *intolerance* by dismissing any differing opinions.

Question 91

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Inclined to look inward and examine one's own thoughts and feelings. **Sample Sentence:** *After the incident, he became more /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ about his life choices.*

Answer 91

introspective ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After the incident, he became more *introspective* about his life choices.

Question 92

# Adjective; Greek /aɪˈsɒsɪliːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having two sides of equal length. **Sample Sentence:** The geometry lesson focused on the properties of /aɪˈsɒsɪliːz/ triangles.

Answer 92

isosceles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The geometry lesson focused on the properties of *isosceles* triangles.

Question 93

# Noun; Portuguese /ˌdʒækəˈrændə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tropical tree with clusters of fragrant purple flowers. **Sample Sentence:** *The streets were lined with blooming /ˌdʒækəˈrændə/ trees.*

Answer 93

jacaranda ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The streets were lined with blooming *jacaranda* trees.

Question 94

# Noun; French /ˈʒæk.wɑːrd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fabric made on a loom with a complex pattern. **Sample Sentence:** *The designer used /ˈʒæk.wɑːrd/ to create an elegant dress.*

Answer 94

jacquard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The designer used *jacquard* to create an elegant dress.

Question 95

# Noun; Basque /ˌhaɪ əˈlaɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Basque ball game. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌhaɪ əˈlaɪ/ match was thrilling to watch.*

Answer 95

jai alai ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *jai alai* match was thrilling to watch.

Question 96

# Noun; Louisiana French /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A spicy dish of rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, and typically seasoned with herbs. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ was rich with flavors of the South.*

Answer 96

jambalaya ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *jambalaya* was rich with flavors of the South.

Question 97

# Noun; French /ˈdʒæzməʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fragrant compound found in jasmine oil. **Sample Sentence:** The perfumer used /ˈdʒæzməʊn/ to enhance the floral scent of the fragrance.

Answer 97

jasmone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The perfumer used *jasmone* to enhance the floral scent of the fragrance.

Question 98

# Adjective; Latin /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Naive, simplistic, and superficial. **Sample Sentence:** *The novel's /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/ plot failed to captivate the readers.*

Answer 98

jejune ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel's *jejune* plot failed to captivate the readers.

Question 99

# Noun; Old French /ˈdʒɛpərdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Danger of loss, harm, or failure. **Sample Sentence:** *The hikers realized their lack of supplies put them in /ˈdʒɛpərdi/.*

Answer 99

jeopardy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hikers realized their lack of supplies put them in *jeopardy*.

Question 100

# Verb; Middle English /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To discard or throw away something unnecessary. **Sample Sentence:** *The pilot had to /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/ fuel to lighten the aircraft.*

Answer 100

jettison ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pilot had to *jettison* fuel to lighten the aircraft.