316 詞
詳細 · 紅寶書
icicle
冰柱｜教學補註：ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
英文釋義：ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
用法／搭配：核心義：ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water。中文錨點：冰柱｜教學補註：ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water。GRE tip: "icicle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the icicle of X; a sense / degree / lack of icicle; amid / despite icicle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the icicle of ______. （空格填入與「冰柱｜教學補註：ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of icicle is crucial to understanding the argument. （冰柱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
iconoclastic
破壞傳統的；破壞偶像的
英文釋義：characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions; destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited
派生詞：iconoclasm n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions。中文錨點：破壞傳統的；破壞偶像的。GRE tip: "iconoclastic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an iconoclastic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather iconoclastic; iconoclastic enough to... Sentence frame: Her iconoclastic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「破壞傳統的；破壞偶像的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her iconoclastic approach to the evidence. （破壞傳統的；破壞偶像的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
ideology
意識形態
英文釋義：意識形態
用法／搭配：意識形態會編排哪些類比顯得自然。
Example · TTS
Ideology can script which analogies feel natural. （意識形態）
詳細 · 紅寶書
idiomatic
通俗的；慣用的
英文釋義：of or relating to or conforming to idiom
相似詞：idiomatical
派生詞：idiom n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or conforming to idiom。中文錨點：通俗的；慣用的。GRE tip: "idiomatic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an idiomatic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather idiomatic; idiomatic enough to... Sentence frame: Her idiomatic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「通俗的；慣用的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Idiomatic English. （通俗的；慣用的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
idiosyncracy
特質｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：特質｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "idiosyncracy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the idiosyncracy of X; a sense / degree / lack of idiosyncracy; amid / despite idiosyncracy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the idiosyncracy of ______. （空格填入與「特質｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of idiosyncracy is crucial to understanding the argument. （特質）
詳細 · 救命800
idiosyncratic
n. 獨特的｜教學補註：odd or peculiar
英文釋義：odd or peculiar
相似詞：distinctive, atypical, iconoclastic
相反詞：typical
派生詞：idiosyncrasy n. 特點
用法／搭配：an idiosyncratic custom 特殊習俗
Example · TTS
Michelangelo's highly idiosyncratic style of painting. （獨特的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
idle
空閒的
英文釋義：空閒的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：空閒的
Example · TTS
On the exam, idle most nearly means a sense of "空閒的". （空閒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
idyllic
田園詩的｜教學補註：excellent and delightful in all respects
英文釋義：excellent and delightful in all respects; suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
派生詞：idyll n.
用法／搭配：核心義：excellent and delightful in all respects。中文錨點：田園詩的｜教學補註：excellent and delightful in all respects。GRE tip: "idyllic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an idyllic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather idyllic; idyllic enough to... Sentence frame: Her idyllic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「田園詩的｜教學補註：excellent and delightful in all respects」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An idyllic spot for a picnic. （田園詩的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
igneous
火的｜教學補註：produced under conditions involving intense heat
英文釋義：produced under conditions involving intense heat; produced by the action of fire or intense heat
相似詞：pyrogenic, pyrogenous, eruptive, fiery
相反詞：aqueous
用法／搭配：核心義：produced under conditions involving intense heat。中文錨點：火的｜教學補註：produced under conditions involving intense heat。GRE tip: "igneous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an igneous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather igneous; igneous enough to... Sentence frame: Her igneous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「火的｜教學補註：produced under conditions involving intense heat」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma. （火的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ignoble
可鄙的；卑鄙的
英文釋義：completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose; ; - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.; not of the nobility
相似詞：ungentle, untitled
相反詞：noble
派生詞：ignobleness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose。中文錨點：可鄙的；卑鄙的。GRE tip: "ignoble" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ignoble argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ignoble; ignoble enough to... Sentence frame: Her ignoble ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可鄙的；卑鄙的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part. （可鄙的；卑鄙的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ignominious
可鄙的；可恥的
英文釋義：(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; - Rachel Carson
相似詞：black, disgraceful, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful
相反詞：white, whiten, glorious
派生詞：ignominy n., ignominiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame。中文錨點：可鄙的；可恥的。GRE tip: "ignominious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ignominious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ignominious; ignominious enough to... Sentence frame: Her ignominious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可鄙的；可恥的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An ignominious retreat. （可鄙的；可恥的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
ignominy
恥辱｜教學補註：a state of dishonor
英文釋義：a state of dishonor
相似詞：shame, disgrace
相反詞：honor
派生詞：ignominious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of dishonor。中文錨點：恥辱｜教學補註：a state of dishonor。GRE tip: "ignominy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ignominy of X; a sense / degree / lack of ignominy; amid / despite ignominy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ignominy of ______. （空格填入與「恥辱｜教學補註：a state of dishonor」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison. （恥辱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ilk
類型｜教學補註：a kind of person
英文釋義：a kind of person
相似詞：like
相反詞：dislike, unalike, unlike
用法／搭配：核心義：a kind of person。中文錨點：類型｜教學補註：a kind of person。GRE tip: "ilk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ilk of X; a sense / degree / lack of ilk; amid / despite ilk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ilk of ______. （空格填入與「類型｜教學補註：a kind of person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I can't tolerate people of his ilk. （類型）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
illegible
難以辨認的
英文釋義：難以辨認的
用法／搭配：難辨田野筆記浪費數月。
Example · TTS
Illegible field notes waste months of fieldwork. （難以辨認的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
illiberal
吝嗇的；偏執的
英文釋義：narrow-minded about cherished opinions
相似詞：intolerant
相反詞：tolerant
派生詞：illiberality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：narrow-minded about cherished opinions。中文錨點：吝嗇的；偏執的。GRE tip: "illiberal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an illiberal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather illiberal; illiberal enough to... Sentence frame: Her illiberal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「吝嗇的；偏執的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her illiberal approach to the evidence. （吝嗇的；偏執的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
illicit
違法｜教學補註：contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
英文釋義：contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; contrary to or forbidden by law
相似詞：illegitimate, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful
相反詞：licit
派生詞：illicitness n.
形近詞：solicit 教唆 懇求 ｜ solicitous 掛唸的 ｜ elicit 誘發，引出，引起 ｜ illicit 違法的
用法／搭配：核心義：contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention。中文錨點：違法｜教學補註：contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention。GRE tip: "illicit" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an illicit argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather illicit; illicit enough to... Sentence frame: Her illicit ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「違法｜教學補註：contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An illicit association with his secretary. （違法）
詳細 · 紅寶書
illuminati
智者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：智者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "illuminati" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the illuminati of X; a sense / degree / lack of illuminati; amid / despite illuminati Sentence frame: The debate turns on the illuminati of ______. （空格填入與「智者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of illuminati is crucial to understanding the argument. （智者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
illusive
錯覺的｜教學補註：based on or having the nature of an illusion
英文釋義：based on or having the nature of an illusion
相似詞：illusory
用法／搭配：核心義：based on or having the nature of an illusion。中文錨點：錯覺的｜教學補註：based on or having the nature of an illusion。GRE tip: "illusive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an illusive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather illusive; illusive enough to... Sentence frame: Her illusive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「錯覺的｜教學補註：based on or having the nature of an illusion」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Illusive hopes of finding a better job. （錯覺的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imbecile
愚蠢的人｜教學補註：a person of subnormal intelligence
英文釋義：a person of subnormal intelligence; having a mental age of three to seven years
相似詞：idiot, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard
相反詞：accelerate
派生詞：imbecilic adj., imbecility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person of subnormal intelligence。中文錨點：愚蠢的人｜教學補註：a person of subnormal intelligence。GRE tip: "imbecile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imbecile of X; a sense / degree / lack of imbecile; amid / despite imbecile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imbecile of ______. （空格填入與「愚蠢的人｜教學補註：a person of subnormal intelligence」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a imbecile in that debate. （愚蠢的人）
詳細 · 救命800
imbibe
v. 喝水，攝取水分
英文釋義：to take in (something liquid) through small openings
相似詞：sip
派生詞：imbiber n., imbibition n., imbibing n.
用法／搭配：imbibe water through roots 通過根系吸收水分
Example · TTS
Imbibe ethical principles. （喝水，攝取水分）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imbroglio
紛亂｜教學補註：an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
英文釋義：an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation; a very embarrassing misunderstanding
相似詞：embroilment
用法／搭配：核心義：an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation。中文錨點：紛亂｜教學補註：an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation。GRE tip: "imbroglio" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imbroglio of X; a sense / degree / lack of imbroglio; amid / despite imbroglio Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imbroglio of ______. （空格填入與「紛亂｜教學補註：an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a imbroglio in that debate. （紛亂）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imbue
染色｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through
英文釋義：spread or diffuse through; fill, soak, or imbue totally
相似詞：permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, riddle
相反詞：concentrated, focused, hard
用法／搭配：核心義：to spread or diffuse through。中文錨點：染色｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through。GRE tip: treat "imbue" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to imbue sth; refuse / choose / begin to imbue; the imbuing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to imbue ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「染色｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to imbue what they had once defended. （染色）
詳細 · 紅寶書
immaculate
無暇的｜教學補註：completely neat and clean
英文釋義：completely neat and clean; free from stain or blemish
相似詞：speckless, spick-and-span, spic-and-span, spic, spick, spotless
派生詞：immaculateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：completely neat and clean。中文錨點：無暇的｜教學補註：completely neat and clean。GRE tip: "immaculate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an immaculate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather immaculate; immaculate enough to... Sentence frame: Her immaculate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無暇的｜教學補註：completely neat and clean」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Timing and technique were immaculate. （無暇的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
immanent
內在的｜教學補註：of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
英文釋義：of a mental act performed entirely within the mind; of qualities that are spread throughout something
相似詞：subjective
相反詞：transeunt
派生詞：immanency n., immanence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of a mental act performed entirely within the mind。中文錨點：內在的｜教學補註：of a mental act performed entirely within the mind。GRE tip: "immanent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an immanent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather immanent; immanent enough to... Sentence frame: Her immanent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「內在的｜教學補註：of a mental act performed entirely within the mind」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A cognition is an immanent act of mind. （內在的）
詳細 · 複習詞
immanet
固有的；內在的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：固有的；內在的。GRE tip: "immanet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the immanet of X; a sense / degree / lack of immanet; amid / despite immanet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the immanet of ______. （空格填入與「固有的；內在的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of immanet is crucial to understanding the argument. （固有的；內在的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
immediate
立即的；直接的
英文釋義：立即的；直接的
用法／搭配：立即勘誤勝過延遲謠言。
Example · TTS
Immediate corrections beat delayed rumors. （立即的；直接的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
immemorial
古老的｜教學補註：long past
英文釋義：long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
用法／搭配：核心義：long past。中文錨點：古老的｜教學補註：long past。GRE tip: "immemorial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an immemorial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather immemorial; immemorial enough to... Sentence frame: Her immemorial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「古老的｜教學補註：long past」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Time immemorial. （古老的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
immerse
沉浸｜教學補註：thrust or throw into
英文釋義：thrust or throw into; devote (oneself) fully to
相似詞：plunge, steep, engulf, engross, absorb, swallow
相反詞：gradual, emit
派生詞：immersion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to thrust or throw into。中文錨點：沉浸｜教學補註：thrust or throw into。GRE tip: treat "immerse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to immerse sth; refuse / choose / begin to immerse; the immersing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to immerse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沉浸｜教學補註：thrust or throw into」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He immersed himself into his studies. （沉浸）
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immersive
沉浸式的
英文釋義：沉浸式的
用法／搭配：沉浸式訓練勝過只放投影片的倫理課。
Example · TTS
Immersive training beats slide-only ethics. （沉浸式的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
immigrate
移居國內｜教學補註：migrate to a new environment
英文釋義：migrate to a new environment; introduce or send as immigrants
相反詞：emigrate
派生詞：immigration n., immigrant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to migrate to a new environment。中文錨點：移居國內｜教學補註：migrate to a new environment。GRE tip: treat "immigrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to immigrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to immigrate; the immigrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to immigrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「移居國內｜教學補註：migrate to a new environment」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Many people immigrated at the beginning of the 20th century. （移居國內）
詳細 · 救命800
imminent
adj. 即將發生的
英文釋義：almost certain to happen very soon
相似詞：impending, approaching
派生詞：imminency n., imminence n.
用法／搭配：imminent danger 即將發生的危險
Example · TTS
In imminent danger. （即將發生的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
immolate
獻祭；犧牲
英文釋義：offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
派生詞：immolation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction。中文錨點：獻祭；犧牲。GRE tip: treat "immolate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to immolate sth; refuse / choose / begin to immolate; the immolating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to immolate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「獻祭；犧牲」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Immolate the valuables at the temple. （獻祭；犧牲）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
immune
adj.不受影響的
英文釋義：not affected by a given influence
相似詞：insusceptible, unaffected, unresponsive
相反詞：susceptible, affected, moved, responsive
派生詞：immunity n.
用法／搭配：immune to persuasion 不聽勸
Example · TTS
Immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda. （不受影響的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
immure
監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
英文釋義：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
相似詞：imprison, incarcerate, lag, jail, jug, gaol
派生詞：immurement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lock up or confine, in or as in a jail。中文錨點：監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail。GRE tip: treat "immure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to immure sth; refuse / choose / begin to immure; the immuring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to immure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to immure what they had once defended. （監禁）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impale
刺穿；釘住
英文釋義：pierce with a sharp stake or point; kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
相似詞：transfix, empale, spike, stake
派生詞：impalement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to pierce with a sharp stake or point。中文錨點：刺穿；釘住。GRE tip: treat "impale" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impale sth; refuse / choose / begin to impale; the impaling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impale ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「刺穿；釘住」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The enemies were impaled and left to die. （刺穿；釘住）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
impartial
不偏不倚
英文釋義：不偏不倚
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：impartial 約「不偏不倚」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: impartial ~ 不偏不倚; keep the tone straight. （不偏不倚）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impasse
死路；僵局
英文釋義：a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; a street with only one way in or out
相似詞：deadlock, stalemate, standstill
用法／搭配：核心義：a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible。中文錨點：死路；僵局。GRE tip: "impasse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impasse of X; a sense / degree / lack of impasse; amid / despite impasse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impasse of ______. （空格填入與「死路；僵局」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Reached an impasse on the negotiations. （死路；僵局）
詳細 · 複習詞
impassioned
充滿激情的
英文釋義：characterized by intense emotion
相似詞：ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, perfervid, torrid
形近詞：impassive 冷漠的 ｜ impassioned 熱情的 ｜ impressionable 無主見的易受影響的
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by intense emotion。中文錨點：充滿激情的。GRE tip: "impassioned" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impassioned argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impassioned; impassioned enough to... Sentence frame: Her impassioned ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「充滿激情的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An impassioned appeal. （充滿激情的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impassive
冷漠的｜教學補註：having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
英文釋義：having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited; ; - Nordhoff & Hall; -Virginia Woolf; deliberately impassive in manner
相似詞：stolid, deadpan, expressionless, poker-faced, unexpressive
相反詞：emotional, expressive
派生詞：impassiveness n., impassivity n.
形近詞：impassive 冷漠的 ｜ impassioned 熱情的 ｜ impressionable 無主見的易受影響的
用法／搭配：核心義：having or revealing little emotion or sensibility。中文錨點：冷漠的｜教學補註：having or revealing little emotion or sensibility。GRE tip: "impassive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impassive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impassive; impassive enough to... Sentence frame: Her impassive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冷漠的｜教學補註：having or revealing little emotion or sensibility」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
He remained impassive, showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight. （冷漠的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impeach
彈劾；控告
英文釋義：challenge the honesty or veracity of; charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
相似詞：accuse, incriminate, criminate
派生詞：impeachment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to challenge the honesty or veracity of。中文錨點：彈劾；控告。GRE tip: treat "impeach" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impeach sth; refuse / choose / begin to impeach; the impeaching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impeach ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「彈劾；控告」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses. （彈劾；控告）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
impeccable
無暇的｜教學補註：without fault or error
英文釋義：without fault or error; not capable of sin
相似詞：faultless, immaculate
相反詞：flawed, faulty
派生詞：impeccability n.
形近詞：implacable 無法安撫的；不能緩和的 ｜ impeccable 無暇的
用法／搭配：核心義：without fault or error。中文錨點：無暇的｜教學補註：without fault or error。GRE tip: "impeccable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impeccable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impeccable; impeccable enough to... Sentence frame: Her impeccable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無暇的｜教學補註：without fault or error」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Speaks impeccable French. （無暇的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
impecunious
adj. 貧窮的｜教學補註：lacking money, poor
英文釋義：lacking money, poor
相似詞：impoverished, indigent
相反詞：enrich
派生詞：impecuniousness n.
形近詞：pernicious 有害的 = noxious ｜ pecuniary 金錢的 ｜ impecunious 貧窮的 = pernurious, indigent ｜ penury 貧困
用法／搭配：an impecunious family 貧窮的家庭
Example · TTS
It was an impecunious family. （貧窮的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
impede
妨礙；阻礙
英文釋義：妨礙；阻礙
用法／搭配：付費牆妨礙累積科學。
Example · TTS
Paywalls impede cumulative science. （妨礙；阻礙）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
impediment
障礙；口吃（語障）
英文釋義：障礙；口吃（語障）
用法／搭配：缺同意是發表障礙。
Example · TTS
Missing consent is an impediment to publish. （障礙；口吃（語障））
詳細 · 紅寶書
impel
推動；驅使
英文釋義：urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate; cause to move forward with force
相似詞：force, propel
相反詞：pull, push
派生詞：impulsive adj., impulsion n., impellent adj., impeller n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to urge or force (a person) to an action。中文錨點：推動；驅使。GRE tip: treat "impel" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impel sth; refuse / choose / begin to impel; the impelling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impel ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「推動；驅使」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to impel what they had once defended. （推動；驅使）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impend
迫近｜教學補註：be imminent or about to happen
英文釋義：be imminent or about to happen
派生詞：impendency n., impendence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be imminent or about to happen。中文錨點：迫近｜教學補註：be imminent or about to happen。GRE tip: treat "impend" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impend sth; refuse / choose / begin to impend; the impending of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impend ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迫近｜教學補註：be imminent or about to happen」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Changes are impending. （迫近）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impending
即將發生的
英文釋義：be imminent or about to happen; close in time; about to occur
相似詞：impend, imminent, impendent
用法／搭配：核心義：to be imminent or about to happen。中文錨點：即將發生的。GRE tip: treat "impending" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impending sth; refuse / choose / begin to impending; the impendinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impending ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「即將發生的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His impending retirement. （即將發生的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
impenetrable
adj. 難懂的｜教學補註：incapable of being comprehended
英文釋義：incapable of being comprehended
相似詞：abstruse, recondite, esoteric, arcane, inscrutable, unfathomable
相反詞：penetrable, accessible, simple, commonplace, exoteric, fathomable
派生詞：impenetrability n., impenetrableness n.
用法／搭配：impenetrable jargon 聽不懂的術語
Example · TTS
Impenetrable rain forests. （難懂的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
impenitent
不知悔改的
英文釋義：not penitent or remorseful; impervious to moral persuasion
相似詞：unrepentant, unremorseful
相反詞：penitent, repentant
派生詞：impenitency n., impenitence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not penitent or remorseful。中文錨點：不知悔改的。GRE tip: "impenitent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impenitent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impenitent; impenitent enough to... Sentence frame: Her impenitent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不知悔改的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her impenitent approach to the evidence. （不知悔改的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
imperative
緊急的；強迫的
英文釋義：a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior; some duty that is essential and urgent
相反詞：beseeching
派生詞：imperativeness n.
形近詞：imperious 傲慢的專橫的 imperial 帝國的，至高無上的，恢宏的，令人驚歎的 imperil 危及危害 ｜ impervious 不滲透的，不受影響的 ｜ impetuous 衝動的 ｜ imperative 重要的強制的
用法／搭配：核心義：a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior。中文錨點：緊急的；強迫的。GRE tip: "imperative" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imperative of X; a sense / degree / lack of imperative; amid / despite imperative Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imperative of ______. （空格填入與「緊急的；強迫的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
As nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative. （緊急的；強迫的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
imperil
危及；使陷入危險
英文釋義：pose a threat to; present a danger to
相似詞：endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, peril
用法／搭配：核心義：to pose a threat to。中文錨點：危及；使陷入危險。GRE tip: treat "imperil" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to imperil sth; refuse / choose / begin to imperil; the imperilling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to imperil ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「危及；使陷入危險」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to imperil what they had once defended. （危及；使陷入危險）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imperious
傲慢的｜教學補註：having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as u...
英文釋義：having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer
相似詞：disdainful, haughty, lordly, overbearing, prideful, sniffy
派生詞：imperiousness n.
形近詞：imperious 傲慢的專橫的 imperial 帝國的，至高無上的，恢宏的，令人驚歎的 imperil 危及危害 ｜ impervious 不滲透的，不受影響的 ｜ impetuous 衝動的 ｜ imperative 重要的強制的
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy。中文錨點：傲慢的｜教學補註：having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as u。GRE tip: "imperious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an imperious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather imperious; imperious enough to... Sentence frame: Her imperious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「傲慢的｜教學補註：having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as u」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her imperious approach to the evidence. （傲慢的）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
impermanence
無常；暫時性
英文釋義：the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
相似詞：impermanency
相反詞：permanence
派生詞：impermanent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations。中文錨點：無常；暫時性。GRE tip: "impermanence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impermanence of X; a sense / degree / lack of impermanence; amid / despite impermanence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impermanence of ______. （空格填入與「無常；暫時性」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impermanence is crucial to understanding the argument. （無常；暫時性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impermissible
不允許的｜教學補註：not permitted
英文釋義：not permitted; not allowable
相反詞：permissible
派生詞：impermissibility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not permitted。中文錨點：不允許的｜教學補註：not permitted。GRE tip: "impermissible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impermissible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impermissible; impermissible enough to... Sentence frame: Her impermissible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不允許的｜教學補註：not permitted」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Impermissible behavior. （不允許的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impertinence
無禮；魯莽
英文釋義：an impudent statement; the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
相似詞：impudence, cheek, crust, gall, insolence, cheekiness
派生詞：impertinent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an impudent statement。中文錨點：無禮；魯莽。GRE tip: "impertinence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impertinence of X; a sense / degree / lack of impertinence; amid / despite impertinence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impertinence of ______. （空格填入與「無禮；魯莽」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impertinence is crucial to understanding the argument. （無禮；魯莽）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
impertinent
adj. 粗魯的｜教學補註：rude
英文釋義：rude
相似詞：presumptuous, insolent, impudent
派生詞：impertinence n.
用法／搭配：an impertinent child 沒有禮貌的孩子
Example · TTS
Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point. （粗魯的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
imperturbable
鎮定的；冷靜的
英文釋義：not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
相似詞：unflappable
相反詞：agitated, nervous
派生詞：imperturbableness n., imperturbability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not easily perturbed or excited or upset。中文錨點：鎮定的；冷靜的。GRE tip: "imperturbable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an imperturbable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather imperturbable; imperturbable enough to... Sentence frame: Her imperturbable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鎮定的；冷靜的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm. （鎮定的；冷靜的）
詳細 · 救命800
impervious
adj. 不可滲透的，不可穿透的
英文釋義：not allowing entrance or passage
相似詞：impassable, impenetrable, impermeable
相反詞：permeable, vulnerable, pervious, passable, penetrable
派生詞：imperviousness n.
形近詞：imperious 傲慢的專橫的 imperial 帝國的，至高無上的，恢宏的，令人驚歎的 imperil 危及危害 ｜ impervious 不滲透的，不受影響的 ｜ impetuous 衝動的 ｜ imperative 重要的強制的
用法／搭配：impervious to rain 防雨
Example · TTS
A material impervious to water. （不可滲透的，不可穿透的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impetuous
魯莽的；衝動的
英文釋義：characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; ; ; ; ; (`brainish' is archaic); marked by violent force
相似詞：hotheaded, impulsive, madcap, tearaway, brainish
相反詞：cautious, deliberate
派生詞：impetuousness n., impetuosity n.
形近詞：imperious 傲慢的專橫的 imperial 帝國的，至高無上的，恢宏的，令人驚歎的 imperil 危及危害 ｜ impervious 不滲透的，不受影響的 ｜ impetuous 衝動的 ｜ imperative 重要的強制的
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation。中文錨點：魯莽的；衝動的。GRE tip: "impetuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impetuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impetuous; impetuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her impetuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「魯莽的；衝動的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An impetuous display of spending and gambling. （魯莽的；衝動的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
impetus
動力；契機；動量
英文釋義：動力；契機；動量
用法／搭配：醜聞給了開放資料規則動力。
Example · TTS
A scandal gave impetus to open-data rules. （動力；契機；動量）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impiety
不虔誠的｜教學補註：unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
英文釋義：unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
相似詞：impiousness
相反詞：piety
用法／搭配：核心義：unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god。中文錨點：不虔誠的｜教學補註：unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god。GRE tip: "impiety" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impiety of X; a sense / degree / lack of impiety; amid / despite impiety Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impiety of ______. （空格填入與「不虔誠的｜教學補註：unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impiety is crucial to understanding the argument. （不虔誠的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impinge
侵犯｜教學補註：impinge or infringe upon
英文釋義：impinge or infringe upon; advance beyond the usual limit
相似詞：encroach, entrench, trench, infringe
派生詞：impingement n., impinging n.
形近詞：impinge 衝擊，侵犯 ｜ impugn 指責質疑 ｜ impunity 免罪 ｜ impute 歸罪於歸因於,估算
用法／搭配：核心義：to impinge or infringe upon。中文錨點：侵犯｜教學補註：impinge or infringe upon。GRE tip: treat "impinge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impinge sth; refuse / choose / begin to impinge; the impinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impinge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「侵犯｜教學補註：impinge or infringe upon」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to impinge what they had once defended. （侵犯）
詳細 · GRE3000
implacable
不可緩解的
英文釋義：incapable of being placated
相反詞：merciful, forgiving, placable
形近詞：implacable 無法安撫的；不能緩和的 ｜ impeccable 無暇的
用法／搭配：核心義：incapable of being placated。中文錨點：不可緩解的。GRE tip: "implacable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an implacable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather implacable; implacable enough to... Sentence frame: Her implacable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不可緩解的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An implacable enemy. （不可緩解的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
implausible
難以置信的
英文釋義：having a quality that provokes disbelief; highly imaginative but unlikely
相似詞：farfetched
相反詞：plausible
派生詞：implausibleness n., implausibility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having a quality that provokes disbelief。中文錨點：難以置信的。GRE tip: "implausible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an implausible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather implausible; implausible enough to... Sentence frame: Her implausible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「難以置信的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Gave the teacher an implausible excuse. （難以置信的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
implicate
暗示｜教學補註：bring into intimate and incriminating connection
英文釋義：bring into intimate and incriminating connection; impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
相似詞：entail
派生詞：implication n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to bring into intimate and incriminating connection。中文錨點：暗示｜教學補註：bring into intimate and incriminating connection。GRE tip: treat "implicate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to implicate sth; refuse / choose / begin to implicate; the implicating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to implicate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「暗示｜教學補註：bring into intimate and incriminating connection」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He is implicated in the scheme to defraud the government. （暗示）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
implicit
隱含的
英文釋義：隱含的
用法／搭配：把隱含假設說明白。
Example · TTS
Make implicit assumptions explicit. （隱含的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
implore
懇求；祈求
英文釋義：call upon in supplication; entreat
相似詞：beg, pray
用法／搭配：核心義：to call upon in supplication。中文錨點：懇求；祈求。GRE tip: treat "implore" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to implore sth; refuse / choose / begin to implore; the imploring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to implore ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懇求；祈求」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to implore what they had once defended. （懇求；祈求）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
imply
暗示；意味著
英文釋義：暗示；意味著
用法／搭配：摘要是否暗示未識別的因果？
Example · TTS
Does the abstract imply causality it did not identify? （暗示；意味著）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imponderable
無法衡量的
英文釋義：a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed; difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
相反詞：ponderable
用法／搭配：核心義：a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed。中文錨點：無法衡量的。GRE tip: "imponderable" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imponderable of X; a sense / degree / lack of imponderable; amid / despite imponderable Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imponderable of ______. （空格填入與「無法衡量的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Such imponderable human factors as aesthetic sensibility. （無法衡量的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
import
進口；重要性
英文釋義：進口；重要性
用法／搭配：該發現的重要性是實務的。
Example · TTS
The import of the finding is practical, not merely theoretical. （進口；重要性）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
important
重要的
英文釋義：重要的
用法／搭配：重要主張值得預註冊檢驗。
Example · TTS
Important claims deserve pre-registered tests. （重要的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
importune
懇求｜教學補註：beg persistently and urgently
英文釋義：beg persistently and urgently
相似詞：insist
用法／搭配：核心義：to beg persistently and urgently。中文錨點：懇求｜教學補註：beg persistently and urgently。GRE tip: treat "importune" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to importune sth; refuse / choose / begin to importune; the importuning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to importune ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懇求｜教學補註：beg persistently and urgently」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
I importune you to help them. （懇求）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
impose
強加
英文釋義：強加
用法／搭配：不要強加資料扛不起的敘事。
Example · TTS
Do not impose a narrative the data cannot carry. （強加）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impound
限制｜教學補註：take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
英文釋義：take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; place or shut up in a pound
相似詞：attach, sequester, confiscate, seize, pound
相反詞：detach
派生詞：impoundment n., impounding n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority。中文錨點：限制｜教學補註：take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority。GRE tip: treat "impound" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impound sth; refuse / choose / begin to impound; the impounding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impound ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「限制｜教學補註：take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment. （限制）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impoverish
使貧窮｜教學補註：make poor
英文釋義：make poor; take away
相似詞：deprive
相反詞：enrich
派生詞：impoverishment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make poor。中文錨點：使貧窮｜教學補註：make poor。GRE tip: treat "impoverish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impoverish sth; refuse / choose / begin to impoverish; the impoverishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impoverish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使貧窮｜教學補註：make poor」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to impoverish what they had once defended. （使貧窮）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imprecation
祈求｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i...
英文釋義：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); a slanderous accusation
相似詞：malediction
派生詞：imprecate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)。中文錨點：祈求｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i。GRE tip: "imprecation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imprecation of X; a sense / degree / lack of imprecation; amid / despite imprecation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imprecation of ______. （空格填入與「祈求｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He suffered the imprecations of the mob. （祈求）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impregnable
堅固的｜教學補註：immune to attack
英文釋義：immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; capable of conceiving
相似詞：inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, conceptive
相反詞：violable, insecure, unfasten, impotent, weak, vulnerable
派生詞：impregnability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：immune to attack。中文錨點：堅固的｜教學補註：immune to attack。GRE tip: "impregnable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an impregnable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather impregnable; impregnable enough to... Sentence frame: Her impregnable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「堅固的｜教學補註：immune to attack」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Impregnable self-confidence. （堅固的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
improbable
不太可能的
英文釋義：不太可能的
用法／搭配：不太可能的效應量需要懷疑。
Example · TTS
An improbable effect size needs skepticism. （不太可能的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
impromptu
即興發揮｜教學補註：an extemporaneous speech or remark
英文釋義：an extemporaneous speech or remark; a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
相似詞：ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, offhand, offhanded
用法／搭配：核心義：an extemporaneous speech or remark。中文錨點：即興發揮｜教學補註：an extemporaneous speech or remark。GRE tip: "impromptu" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impromptu of X; a sense / degree / lack of impromptu; amid / despite impromptu Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impromptu of ______. （空格填入與「即興發揮｜教學補註：an extemporaneous speech or remark」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A witty impromptu must not sound premeditated. （即興發揮）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
improper
不適當的
英文釋義：不適當的
用法／搭配：不當破盲摧毀試驗精神。
Example · TTS
Improper unblinding voids the trial spirit. （不適當的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
improvident
沒有遠見的；不節儉的
英文釋義：not provident; not providing for the future; not given careful consideration
相似詞：ill-considered, ill-judged, shortsighted
相反詞：provident
派生詞：improvidence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not provident。中文錨點：沒有遠見的；不節儉的。GRE tip: "improvident" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an improvident argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather improvident; improvident enough to... Sentence frame: Her improvident ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「沒有遠見的；不節儉的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her improvident approach to the evidence. （沒有遠見的；不節儉的）
詳細 · 救命800
improvise
v. 即興創作｜教學補註：performed with little or no preparation
英文釋義：performed with little or no preparation
相似詞：ad-lib, impromptu, offhand
派生詞：improvisation n.
用法／搭配：be wary of strangers 警惕陌生人
Example · TTS
After the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks. （即興創作）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
imprudent
不理智的｜教學補註：not prudent or wise
英文釋義：not prudent or wise; ; - A.M.Schlesinger; lacking wise self-restraint
相反詞：prudent
派生詞：imprudence n.
形近詞：imprudent 不謹慎的 ｜ impugn 指責質疑 ｜ imputable 可歸因的，可嫁禍的
用法／搭配：核心義：not prudent or wise。中文錨點：不理智的｜教學補註：not prudent or wise。GRE tip: "imprudent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an imprudent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather imprudent; imprudent enough to... Sentence frame: Her imprudent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不理智的｜教學補註：not prudent or wise」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy. （不理智的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800
impudent
adj. 無禮的｜教學補註：rude and showing no respect to others
英文釋義：rude and showing no respect to others
相似詞：impertinent, insolent
派生詞：impudence n.
形近詞：impudent 粗魯的；無禮的 ｜ impunity 免罪 ｜ impute 歸罪於歸因於,估算 ｜ putative 認定的，推斷的
用法／搭配：some children were well behaved, while others were impudent 一些孩子表現得很得體，另一
Example · TTS
The student was kept in for impudent behavior. （無禮的）
詳細 · 重要詞
impudnet
無禮的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：無禮的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "impudnet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impudnet of X; a sense / degree / lack of impudnet; amid / despite impudnet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impudnet of ______. （空格填入與「無禮的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impudnet is crucial to understanding the argument. （無禮的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
impugn
v. 指責｜教學補註：to attack, to blame
英文釋義：to attack, to blame
相似詞：assail, impeach
相反詞：support, endorse, defend
形近詞：imprudent 不謹慎的 ｜ impugn 指責質疑 ｜ imputable 可歸因的，可嫁禍的
用法／搭配：impugn a political opponent’s character 指責政治對手的人品
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to impugn a political opponent’s character. （指責）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impuissance
無能；無權
英文釋義：powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
相似詞：helplessness, weakness
相反詞：strength
派生詞：impuissant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：powerlessness revealed by an inability to act。中文錨點：無能；無權。GRE tip: "impuissance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impuissance of X; a sense / degree / lack of impuissance; amid / despite impuissance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impuissance of ______. （空格填入與「無能；無權」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impuissance is crucial to understanding the argument. （無能；無權）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
impulse
衝動；脈衝
英文釋義：衝動；脈衝
用法／搭配：忍住提早偷看結果的衝動。
Example · TTS
Resist the impulse to peek at outcomes early. （衝動；脈衝）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
impunity
免罪；免受懲罰
英文釋義：exemption from punishment or loss
形近詞：impudent 粗魯的；無禮的 ｜ impunity 免罪 ｜ impute 歸罪於歸因於,估算 ｜ putative 認定的，推斷的
用法／搭配：核心義：exemption from punishment or loss。中文錨點：免罪；免受懲罰。GRE tip: "impunity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the impunity of X; a sense / degree / lack of impunity; amid / despite impunity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the impunity of ______. （空格填入與「免罪；免受懲罰」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of impunity is crucial to understanding the argument. （免罪；免受懲罰）
詳細 · 紅寶書
imputation
歸罪｜教學補註：a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
英文釋義：a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense); the attribution to a source or cause
派生詞：impute v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)。中文錨點：歸罪｜教學補註：a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)。GRE tip: "imputation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the imputation of X; a sense / degree / lack of imputation; amid / despite imputation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the imputation of ______. （空格填入與「歸罪｜教學補註：a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously. （歸罪）
詳細 · 複習詞
impute
歸罪於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to
英文釋義：attribute or credit to; attribute (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source
相似詞：ascribe, assign, attribute
派生詞：imputation n.
形近詞：impudent 粗魯的；無禮的 ｜ impunity 免罪 ｜ impute 歸罪於歸因於,估算 ｜ putative 認定的，推斷的
用法／搭配：核心義：to attribute or credit to。中文錨點：歸罪於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to。GRE tip: treat "impute" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to impute sth; refuse / choose / begin to impute; the imputing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to impute ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「歸罪於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The teacher imputed the student's failure to his nervousness. （歸罪於）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inadvertent
疏忽｜教學補註：happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
英文釋義：happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
相似詞：accidental
相反詞：deliberate, intentional
派生詞：inadvertency n., inadvertence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally。中文錨點：疏忽｜教學補註：happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally。GRE tip: "inadvertent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inadvertent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inadvertent; inadvertent enough to... Sentence frame: Her inadvertent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「疏忽｜教學補註：happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
With an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table. （疏忽）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inalienable
不可分割的
英文釋義：incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another; not subject to forfeiture
相似詞：unalienable, unforfeitable
相反詞：alienable
用法／搭配：核心義：incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another。中文錨點：不可分割的。GRE tip: "inalienable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inalienable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inalienable; inalienable enough to... Sentence frame: Her inalienable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不可分割的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her inalienable approach to the evidence. （不可分割的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inanimate
無生命的｜教學補註：belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
英文釋義：belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things; not endowed with life
相似詞：nonliving, non-living, breathless, pulseless
相反詞：animate
派生詞：inanimateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things。中文錨點：無生命的｜教學補註：belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things。GRE tip: "inanimate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inanimate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inanimate; inanimate enough to... Sentence frame: Her inanimate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無生命的｜教學補註：belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The inorganic world is inanimate. （無生命的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inappreciable
微不足道的
英文釋義：too small to make a significant difference
用法／搭配：核心義：too small to make a significant difference。中文錨點：微不足道的。GRE tip: "inappreciable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inappreciable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inappreciable; inappreciable enough to... Sentence frame: Her inappreciable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「微不足道的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Inappreciable fluctuations in temperature. （微不足道的）
詳細 · 填空1300
inattentive
疏忽的；不注意的
英文釋義：showing a lack of attention or care; not showing due care or attention
相似詞：neglectful
相反詞：attentive
派生詞：inattentiveness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing a lack of attention or care。中文錨點：疏忽的；不注意的。GRE tip: "inattentive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inattentive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inattentive; inattentive enough to... Sentence frame: Her inattentive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「疏忽的；不注意的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An inattentive babysitter. （疏忽的；不注意的）
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inaugurate
正式開啟；就職
英文釋義：正式開啟；就職
用法／搭配：用註冊報告開啟季節。
Example · TTS
Inaugurate the season with a registered report. （正式開啟；就職）
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inauspicious
不吉利的
英文釋義：不吉利的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不吉利的
Example · TTS
On the exam, inauspicious most nearly means a sense of "不吉利的". （不吉利的）
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incandescent
熾熱的；耀眼的
英文釋義：emitting light as a result of being heated; characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance
相似詞：candent
派生詞：incandescence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：emitting light as a result of being heated。中文錨點：熾熱的；耀眼的。GRE tip: "incandescent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an incandescent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather incandescent; incandescent enough to... Sentence frame: Her incandescent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「熾熱的；耀眼的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An incandescent performance. （熾熱的；耀眼的）
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incarcerate
監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
英文釋義：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
相似詞：imprison, lag, immure, jail, jug, gaol
派生詞：incarceration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lock up or confine, in or as in a jail。中文錨點：監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail。GRE tip: treat "incarcerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to incarcerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to incarcerate; the incarcerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to incarcerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「監禁｜教學補註：lock up or confine, in or as in a jail」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life. （監禁）
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incendiary
adj. 煽動性的｜教學補註：causing strong feelings or violence
英文釋義：causing strong feelings or violence
相似詞：inflammatory, seditious
用法／搭配：incendiary slogans 煽動性的標語
Example · TTS
An incendiary agent. （煽動性的）
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incense
香氣；激怒
英文釋義：a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned; the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
相似詞：cense, thurify, infuriate, exasperate
相反詞：better
用法／搭配：核心義：a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned。中文錨點：香氣；激怒。GRE tip: "incense" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incense of X; a sense / degree / lack of incense; amid / despite incense Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incense of ______. （空格填入與「香氣；激怒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Incense filled the room. （香氣；激怒）
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inception
開端；創始
英文釋義：開端；創始
用法／搭配：從開端就記錄每次排除。
Example · TTS
From inception, log every exclusion. （開端；創始）
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incertitude
不確定｜教學補註：the state of being unsure of something
英文釋義：the state of being unsure of something
相似詞：doubt, uncertainty, dubiety, doubtfulness, dubiousness
相反詞：certainty
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of being unsure of something。中文錨點：不確定｜教學補註：the state of being unsure of something。GRE tip: "incertitude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incertitude of X; a sense / degree / lack of incertitude; amid / despite incertitude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incertitude of ______. （空格填入與「不確定｜教學補註：the state of being unsure of something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of incertitude is crucial to understanding the argument. （不確定）
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incessant
無盡的｜教學補註：uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
英文釋義：uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
相似詞：ceaseless, constant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting
相反詞：inconstant, temporary, fleeting
派生詞：incessantness n., incessancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing。中文錨點：無盡的｜教學補註：uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing。GRE tip: "incessant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an incessant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather incessant; incessant enough to... Sentence frame: Her incessant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無盡的｜教學補註：uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city. （無盡的）
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inchoate
初始的；早期的
英文釋義：only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
相似詞：incipient
用法／搭配：核心義：only partly in existence。中文錨點：初始的；早期的。GRE tip: "inchoate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inchoate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inchoate; inchoate enough to... Sentence frame: Her inchoate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「初始的；早期的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A vague inchoate idea. （初始的；早期的）
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incidental
伴隨的；偶然的
英文釋義：(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified; an item that is incidental
相似詞：incident, nonessential, attendant, consequent, accompanying, concomitant
相反詞：basic
用法／搭配：核心義：(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified。中文錨點：伴隨的；偶然的。GRE tip: "incidental" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incidental of X; a sense / degree / lack of incidental; amid / despite incidental Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incidental of ______. （空格填入與「伴隨的；偶然的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses. （伴隨的；偶然的）
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incinerate
灰燼｜教學補註：become reduced to ashes
英文釋義：become reduced to ashes; cause to undergo combustion
相似詞：burn
派生詞：incineration n., incinerator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become reduced to ashes。中文錨點：灰燼｜教學補註：become reduced to ashes。GRE tip: treat "incinerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to incinerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to incinerate; the incinerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to incinerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「灰燼｜教學補註：become reduced to ashes」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The paper incinerated quickly. （灰燼）
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incipient
起始的｜教學補註：only partly in existence
英文釋義：only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
相似詞：inchoate
派生詞：incipiency n., incipience n.
用法／搭配：核心義：only partly in existence。中文錨點：起始的｜教學補註：only partly in existence。GRE tip: "incipient" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an incipient argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather incipient; incipient enough to... Sentence frame: Her incipient ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「起始的｜教學補註：only partly in existence」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Incipient civil disorder. （起始的）
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inclement
adj. （天氣等）惡劣的
英文釋義：lacking mildness
相似詞：harsh, severe, tempestuous
相反詞：clement, fine
派生詞：inclementness n., inclemency n.
用法／搭配：inclement weather conditions 惡劣的氣象條件
Example · TTS
The harsh sentence of an inclement judge. （（天氣等）惡劣的）
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include
包括
英文釋義：包括
用法／搭配：考意錨點：包括
Example · TTS
On the exam, include most nearly means a sense of "包括". （包括）
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incogitant
無思想的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：無思想的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "incogitant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incogitant of X; a sense / degree / lack of incogitant; amid / despite incogitant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incogitant of ______. （空格填入與「無思想的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of incogitant is crucial to understanding the argument. （無思想的）
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incoherent
不連貫的
英文釋義：不連貫的
用法／搭配：不連貫構念無法驗證。
Example · TTS
Incoherent constructs fail validation. （不連貫的）
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incommensurate
不相稱的｜教學補註：not corresponding in size or degree or extent
英文釋義：not corresponding in size or degree or extent
相反詞：commensurate
用法／搭配：核心義：not corresponding in size or degree or extent。中文錨點：不相稱的｜教學補註：not corresponding in size or degree or extent。GRE tip: "incommensurate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an incommensurate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather incommensurate; incommensurate enough to... Sentence frame: Her incommensurate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不相稱的｜教學補註：not corresponding in size or degree or extent」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A reward incommensurate with his effort. （不相稱的）
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inconclusive
adj. 沒有定論的
英文釋義：not showing that something is certainly true
相似詞：indecisive
相反詞：conclusive, decisive
派生詞：inconclusiveness n.
用法／搭配：inconclusive vote 無定論的表決
Example · TTS
The inconclusive committee vote. （沒有定論的）
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incorporate
合入｜教學補註：make into a whole or make part of a whole
英文釋義：make into a whole or make part of a whole; include or contain; have as a component
相似詞：integrate, contain, comprise, incorporated, integrated, merged
相反詞：disintegrate
派生詞：incorporation n., incorporative adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make into a whole or make part of a whole。中文錨點：合入｜教學補註：make into a whole or make part of a whole。GRE tip: treat "incorporate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to incorporate sth; refuse / choose / begin to incorporate; the incorporating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to incorporate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「合入｜教學補註：make into a whole or make part of a whole」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Incorporate this document with those pertaining to the same case. （合入）
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incorrect
不正確的
英文釋義：不正確的
用法／搭配：標記不正確主張但不羞辱。
Example · TTS
Mark incorrect claims without humiliation. （不正確的）
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incorrigible
無藥可救的；積習難改的
英文釋義：impervious to correction by punishment
相反詞：reformable, corrigible
用法／搭配：核心義：impervious to correction by punishment。中文錨點：無藥可救的；積習難改的。GRE tip: "incorrigible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an incorrigible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather incorrigible; incorrigible enough to... Sentence frame: Her incorrigible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無藥可救的；積習難改的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her incorrigible approach to the evidence. （無藥可救的；積習難改的）
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incredible
難以置信的
英文釋義：難以置信的
用法／搭配：難以置信的宣稱需要非凡證據。
Example · TTS
Incredible claims require extraordinary evidence. （難以置信的）
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incredulity
不輕信
英文釋義：不輕信
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不輕信
Example · TTS
On the exam, incredulity most nearly means a sense of "不輕信". （不輕信）
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incredulous
懷疑的；不相信的
英文釋義：懷疑的；不相信的
用法／搭配：專家對奇蹟療法仍表懷疑。
Example · TTS
Experts remained incredulous about the miracle cure. （懷疑的；不相信的）
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incriminate
牽連｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty
英文釋義：suggest that someone is guilty; bring an accusation against; level a charge against
相似詞：imply, inculpate, accuse, impeach, criminate
派生詞：incriminatory adj., incrimination n., crime n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to suggest that someone is guilty。中文錨點：牽連｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty。GRE tip: treat "incriminate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to incriminate sth; refuse / choose / begin to incriminate; the incriminating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to incriminate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「牽連｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to incriminate what they had once defended. （牽連）
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incubus
夢魘｜教學補註：a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercour...
英文釋義：a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women; a situation resembling a terrifying dream
相似詞：nightmare
用法／搭配：核心義：a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women。中文錨點：夢魘｜教學補註：a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercour。GRE tip: "incubus" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incubus of X; a sense / degree / lack of incubus; amid / despite incubus Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incubus of ______. （空格填入與「夢魘｜教學補註：a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercour」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a incubus in that debate. （夢魘）
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inculcate
教育｜教學補註：teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
英文釋義：teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
相似詞：instill, infuse
派生詞：inculcation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions。中文錨點：教育｜教學補註：teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions。GRE tip: treat "inculcate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inculcate sth; refuse / choose / begin to inculcate; the inculcating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inculcate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「教育｜教學補註：teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Inculcate values into the young generation. （教育）
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inculpate
使有罪｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty
英文釋義：suggest that someone is guilty
相似詞：incriminate, imply
派生詞：inculpative adj., inculpatory adj., inculpation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to suggest that someone is guilty。中文錨點：使有罪｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty。GRE tip: treat "inculpate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inculpate sth; refuse / choose / begin to inculpate; the inculpating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inculpate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使有罪｜教學補註：suggest that someone is guilty」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to inculpate what they had once defended. （使有罪）
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incumbent
現任的｜教學補註：the official who holds an office
英文釋義：the official who holds an office; lying or leaning on something else
相似詞：officeholder
派生詞：incumbency n.
形近詞：encumber 妨礙 ｜ recumbent 側臥的躺着的 ｜ decumbent 橫臥俯臥 ｜ incumbent 在職的 有責任的
用法／搭配：核心義：the official who holds an office。中文錨點：現任的｜教學補註：the official who holds an office。GRE tip: "incumbent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the incumbent of X; a sense / degree / lack of incumbent; amid / despite incumbent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the incumbent of ______. （空格填入與「現任的｜教學補註：the official who holds an office」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
It is incumbent on them to pay their own debts. （現任的）
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incur
招致｜教學補註：make oneself subject to
英文釋義：make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to; receive a specified treatment (abstract)
相似詞：receive, get, find, obtain
相反詞：say farewell, end, leave, take away, lose
派生詞：incursion n., incurring n., incurrence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make oneself subject to。中文錨點：招致｜教學補註：make oneself subject to。GRE tip: treat "incur" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to incur sth; refuse / choose / begin to incur; the incurring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to incur ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「招致｜教學補註：make oneself subject to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
People who smoke incur a great danger to their health. （招致）
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indebted
感恩的｜教學補註：owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
英文釋義：owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc; under a legal obligation to someone
派生詞：indebtedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc。中文錨點：感恩的｜教學補註：owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc。GRE tip: "indebted" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indebted argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indebted; indebted enough to... Sentence frame: Her indebted ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「感恩的｜教學補註：owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her indebted approach to the evidence. （感恩的）
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indefatigable
不知疲倦的
英文釋義：showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
相似詞：tireless, unflagging, unwearying
派生詞：indefatigableness n., indefatigability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality。中文錨點：不知疲倦的。GRE tip: "indefatigable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indefatigable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indefatigable; indefatigable enough to... Sentence frame: Her indefatigable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不知疲倦的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An indefatigable advocate of equal rights. （不知疲倦的）
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indefinite
不定的；無限期的
英文釋義：不定的；無限期的
用法／搭配：無限期延期殺死課責。
Example · TTS
Indefinite postponement kills accountability. （不定的；無限期的）
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indelible
無法食用的
英文釋義：cannot be removed or erased
相似詞：unerasable
用法／搭配：核心義：cannot be removed or erased。中文錨點：無法食用的。GRE tip: "indelible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indelible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indelible; indelible enough to... Sentence frame: Her indelible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法食用的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An indelible stain. （無法食用的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
indemnify
補償；賠償
英文釋義：secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; make amends for; pay compensation for
相似詞：compensate, recompense, repair
相反詞：wrong, break
派生詞：indemnity n., indemnification n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to secure against future loss, damage, or liability。中文錨點：補償；賠償。GRE tip: treat "indemnify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to indemnify sth; refuse / choose / begin to indemnify; the indemnifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to indemnify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「補償；賠償」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness. （補償；賠償）
詳細 · GRE3000
indemnity
補償；賠償
英文釋義：protection against future loss; legal exemption from liability for damages
相似詞：insurance, damages, amends, indemnification, restitution, redress
相反詞：worsen, wrong
派生詞：indemnify v.
用法／搭配：核心義：protection against future loss。中文錨點：補償；賠償。GRE tip: "indemnity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the indemnity of X; a sense / degree / lack of indemnity; amid / despite indemnity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the indemnity of ______. （空格填入與「補償；賠償」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of indemnity is crucial to understanding the argument. （補償；賠償）
詳細 · 紅寶書
indenture
合同｜教學補註：a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
英文釋義：a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline); formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
相似詞：indentation, indention, indent
派生詞：indent v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)。中文錨點：合同｜教學補註：a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)。GRE tip: "indenture" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the indenture of X; a sense / degree / lack of indenture; amid / despite indenture Sentence frame: The debate turns on the indenture of ______. （空格填入與「合同｜教學補註：a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An indentured servant. （合同）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
independent
獨立的
英文釋義：獨立的
用法／搭配：獨立複現勝過內部確認。
Example · TTS
Independent replication beats in-house confirmation. （獨立的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
indeterminate
不確定的
英文釋義：不確定的
用法／搭配：不確定缺失需要敏感度分析。
Example · TTS
Indeterminate missingness needs sensitivity analysis. （不確定的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
indict
v. 控告，起訴
英文釋義：to officially charge someone
相似詞：excoriate, incriminate
派生詞：indictment n.
用法／搭配：indict him for murder 起訴他謀殺
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to indict him for murder. （控告，起訴）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
indifferent
冷漠的；無所謂的
英文釋義：冷漠的；無所謂的
用法／搭配：冷漠公眾仍形塑投票率。
Example · TTS
An indifferent public still shapes turnout math. （冷漠的；無所謂的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
indigence
貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution
英文釋義：a state of extreme poverty or destitution
相似詞：need, penury, pauperism, pauperization
相反詞：obviate, wealth, affluence
派生詞：indigent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme poverty or destitution。中文錨點：貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution。GRE tip: "indigence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the indigence of X; a sense / degree / lack of indigence; amid / despite indigence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the indigence of ______. （空格填入與「貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Their indigence appalled him. （貧窮的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
indigenous
本地的；天生的
英文釋義：originating where it is found
相似詞：autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic
相反詞：foreign, alien
派生詞：indigenousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：originating where it is found。中文錨點：本地的；天生的。GRE tip: "indigenous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indigenous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indigenous; indigenous enough to... Sentence frame: Her indigenous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「本地的；天生的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan. （本地的；天生的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
indigent
貧窮的｜教學補註：poor enough to need help from others
英文釋義：poor enough to need help from others
相似詞：destitute, impoverished, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken
相反詞：enrich
派生詞：indigence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：poor enough to need help from others。中文錨點：貧窮的｜教學補註：poor enough to need help from others。GRE tip: "indigent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indigent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indigent; indigent enough to... Sentence frame: Her indigent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「貧窮的｜教學補註：poor enough to need help from others」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her indigent approach to the evidence. （貧窮的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
indignant
adj. 憤慨的｜教學補註：angry because you feel unfairly treated
英文釋義：angry because you feel unfairly treated
相似詞：enraged, incensed, infuriated
用法／搭配：indignant at the increased prices 對漲價感到氣憤
Example · TTS
An indignant denial. （憤慨的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
indignation
義憤｜教學補註：a feeling of righteous anger
英文釋義：a feeling of righteous anger
相似詞：outrage
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of righteous anger。中文錨點：義憤｜教學補註：a feeling of righteous anger。GRE tip: "indignation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the indignation of X; a sense / degree / lack of indignation; amid / despite indignation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the indignation of ______. （空格填入與「義憤｜教學補註：a feeling of righteous anger」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of indignation is crucial to understanding the argument. （義憤）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
indignity
侮辱｜教學補註：an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
英文釋義：an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
用法／搭配：核心義：an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem。中文錨點：侮辱｜教學補註：an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem。GRE tip: "indignity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the indignity of X; a sense / degree / lack of indignity; amid / despite indignity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the indignity of ______. （空格填入與「侮辱｜教學補註：an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of indignity is crucial to understanding the argument. （侮辱）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
indirect
間接的
英文釋義：間接的
用法／搭配：間接效應需要中介假設。
Example · TTS
Indirect effects need mediation assumptions. （間接的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
indiscreet
不謹慎的
英文釋義：不謹慎的
用法／搭配：不謹慎截圖洩漏參與者。
Example · TTS
Indiscreet screenshots leak participants. （不謹慎的）
詳細 · 填空1300
indiscriminate
任意的；無差別的
英文釋義：failing to make or recognize distinctions; not marked by fine distinctions
相反詞：discriminate
用法／搭配：核心義：failing to make or recognize distinctions。中文錨點：任意的；無差別的。GRE tip: "indiscriminate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indiscriminate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indiscriminate; indiscriminate enough to... Sentence frame: Her indiscriminate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「任意的；無差別的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An indiscriminate mixture of colors and styles. （任意的；無差別的）
詳細 · 救命800
indoctrinate
adj. 灌輸｜教學補註：to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments
英文釋義：to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments
相似詞：educate, teach, instruct
派生詞：doctrine n., indoctrination n.
用法／搭配：indoctrinate someone with a belief 向某人灌輸信仰
Example · TTS
The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples. （灌輸）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
indolent
懶惰的｜教學補註：disinclined to work or exertion
英文釋義：disinclined to work or exertion; (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
相似詞：faineant, lazy, otiose, slothful, work-shy
相反詞：industrious, diligent
派生詞：indolence n.
形近詞：insolent = rude ｜ indolent 懶惰的 ｜ insolar 島嶼的思想狹隘的 ｜ insofar
用法／搭配：核心義：disinclined to work or exertion。中文錨點：懶惰的｜教學補註：disinclined to work or exertion。GRE tip: "indolent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indolent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indolent; indolent enough to... Sentence frame: Her indolent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「懶惰的｜教學補註：disinclined to work or exertion」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Leprosy is an indolent infectious disease. （懶惰的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
indubitable
毋庸置疑的
英文釋義：too obvious to be doubted
派生詞：indubitability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：too obvious to be doubted。中文錨點：毋庸置疑的。GRE tip: "indubitable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an indubitable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather indubitable; indubitable enough to... Sentence frame: Her indubitable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「毋庸置疑的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her indubitable approach to the evidence. （毋庸置疑的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
induce
引起；勸誘；歸納
英文釋義：引起；勸誘；歸納
用法／搭配：該刺激可能引起暫時偏差。
Example · TTS
The stimulus may induce a temporary bias. （引起；勸誘；歸納）
詳細 · 紅寶書
induct
引導｜教學補註：place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
英文釋義：place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
相似詞：invest, seat, initiate, induce
相反詞：divest, uninitiate
派生詞：inductee n., induction n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position。中文錨點：引導｜教學補註：place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position。GRE tip: treat "induct" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to induct sth; refuse / choose / begin to induct; the inducting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to induct ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「引導｜教學補註：place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession. （引導）
詳細 · 紅寶書
indulge
放縱｜教學補註：give free rein to
英文釋義：give free rein to; yield (to); give satisfaction to
相似詞：gratify, pander, luxuriate, pamper, featherbed, cosset
相反詞：dissatisfy
派生詞：indulgence n., indulging n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give free rein to。中文錨點：放縱｜教學補註：give free rein to。GRE tip: treat "indulge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to indulge sth; refuse / choose / begin to indulge; the indulging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to indulge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放縱｜教學補註：give free rein to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The writer indulged in metaphorical language. （放縱）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
indulgent
adj. 放縱的，縱容的
英文釋義：tending to allow someone to do whatever they want
相似詞：lenient, soft
相反詞：nonindulgent
派生詞：indulgence n.
用法／搭配：indulgent parents 縱容孩子的父母
Example · TTS
Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children. （放縱的，縱容的）
詳細 · GRE3000
indurate
堅固；｜教學補註：become fixed or established
英文釋義：become fixed or established; make hard or harder
相似詞：harden, inure, callous, pachydermatous
相反詞：soften
派生詞：induration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become fixed or established。中文錨點：堅固；｜教學補註：become fixed or established。GRE tip: treat "indurate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to indurate sth; refuse / choose / begin to indurate; the indurating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to indurate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「堅固；｜教學補註：become fixed or established」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion. （堅固）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
industrious
勤奮的｜教學補註：characterized by hard work and perseverance
英文釋義：characterized by hard work and perseverance; working hard to promote an enterprise
相似詞：hardworking, tireless, untiring, energetic, gumptious, up-and-coming
相反詞：lethargic
派生詞：industry n., industriousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by hard work and perseverance。中文錨點：勤奮的｜教學補註：characterized by hard work and perseverance。GRE tip: "industrious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an industrious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather industrious; industrious enough to... Sentence frame: Her industrious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「勤奮的｜教學補註：characterized by hard work and perseverance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her industrious approach to the evidence. （勤奮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inebriate
灌醉｜教學補註：a chronic drinker
英文釋義：a chronic drinker; fill with sublime emotion
相似詞：drunkard, drunk, rummy, sot, wino, exhilarate
相反詞：sober
派生詞：inebriation n., inebriant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a chronic drinker。中文錨點：灌醉｜教學補註：a chronic drinker。GRE tip: "inebriate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the inebriate of X; a sense / degree / lack of inebriate; amid / despite inebriate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the inebriate of ______. （空格填入與「灌醉｜教學補註：a chronic drinker」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was inebriated by his phenomenal success. （灌醉）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
ineffable
adj. 難以表達的
英文釋義：incapable of being expressed
相似詞：indefinable, indescribable, unspeakable, untellable, unutterable, unnameable
相反詞：expressible, describable
形近詞：ineffable 不可表達的 ｜ equable 穩定的, 溫和的
用法／搭配：ineffable ecstasy 無法用語言表達的狂喜
Example · TTS
The ineffable name of the Deity. （難以表達的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
ineluctable
無法避免的
英文釋義：impossible to avoid or evade:
相似詞：inescapable, unavoidable
用法／搭配：核心義：impossible to avoid or evade:。中文錨點：無法避免的。GRE tip: "ineluctable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ineluctable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ineluctable; ineluctable enough to... Sentence frame: Her ineluctable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法避免的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An ineluctable destiny. （無法避免的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inept
不適當的｜教學補註：not elegant or graceful in expression
英文釋義：not elegant or graceful in expression; generally incompetent and ineffectual
相似詞：awkward, clumsy, cumbersome, inapt, ill-chosen, feckless
相反詞：graceful
派生詞：ineptness n.
形近詞：inert 惰性，不動的 ｜ innate 先天的固有的。immanent內在的固有的無所不在的 ｜ inane 空洞的空虛的，愚蠢的 ｜ inept 無能的，笨拙的
用法／搭配：核心義：not elegant or graceful in expression。中文錨點：不適當的｜教學補註：not elegant or graceful in expression。GRE tip: "inept" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inept argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inept; inept enough to... Sentence frame: Her inept ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不適當的｜教學補註：not elegant or graceful in expression」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
If the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now? （不適當的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
inexorable
無可說服的；無法改變的
英文釋義：not to be stopped
相似詞：grim, relentless, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelenting
相反詞：flexible, yielding
派生詞：inexorableness n., inexorability n.
用法／搭配：the seemingly inexorable rise in crime 似乎無法阻止的犯罪率上升
Example · TTS
Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty. （無可說服的；無法改變的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inexpedient
不明智的｜教學補註：not suitable or advisable
英文釋義：not suitable or advisable; not appropriate to the purpose
相似詞：unwise
相反詞：expedient
派生詞：inexpediency n., inexpedience n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not suitable or advisable。中文錨點：不明智的｜教學補註：not suitable or advisable。GRE tip: "inexpedient" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inexpedient argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inexpedient; inexpedient enough to... Sentence frame: Her inexpedient ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不明智的｜教學補註：not suitable or advisable」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An inexpedient tactic. （不明智的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inexpiable
無法抵償的
英文釋義：incapable of being atoned for
用法／搭配：核心義：incapable of being atoned for。中文錨點：無法抵償的。GRE tip: "inexpiable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inexpiable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inexpiable; inexpiable enough to... Sentence frame: Her inexpiable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法抵償的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her inexpiable approach to the evidence. （無法抵償的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
inexpugnable
難攻克的；堅不可摧的
英文釋義：難攻克的；堅不可摧的
用法／搭配：沒有主張能對新資料堅不可摧。
Example · TTS
No claim is inexpugnable to new data. （難攻克的；堅不可摧的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infamous
臭名昭著的
英文釋義：known widely and usually unfavorably
相似詞：ill-famed, notorious
派生詞：infamy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：known widely and usually unfavorably。中文錨點：臭名昭著的。GRE tip: "infamous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an infamous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather infamous; infamous enough to... Sentence frame: Her infamous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「臭名昭著的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The infamous Benedict Arnold. （臭名昭著的）
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infamy
名聲狼藉；惡行
英文釋義：a state of extreme dishonor; - F.D.Roosevelt; evil fame or public reputation
相似詞：opprobrium
相反詞：fame
派生詞：infamous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme dishonor。中文錨點：名聲狼藉；惡行。GRE tip: "infamy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the infamy of X; a sense / degree / lack of infamy; amid / despite infamy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the infamy of ______. （空格填入與「名聲狼藉；惡行」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A date which will live in infamy. （名聲狼藉；惡行）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infantile
嬰兒的｜教學補註：indicating a lack of maturity
英文釋義：indicating a lack of maturity; of or relating to infants or infancy
相似詞：childish
用法／搭配：核心義：indicating a lack of maturity。中文錨點：嬰兒的｜教學補註：indicating a lack of maturity。GRE tip: "infantile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an infantile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather infantile; infantile enough to... Sentence frame: Her infantile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「嬰兒的｜教學補註：indicating a lack of maturity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Infantile paralysis. （嬰兒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infantry
步兵｜教學補註：an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
英文釋義：an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
相似詞：foot
相反詞：head
用法／搭配：核心義：an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot。中文錨點：步兵｜教學補註：an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot。GRE tip: "infantry" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the infantry of X; a sense / degree / lack of infantry; amid / despite infantry Sentence frame: The debate turns on the infantry of ______. （空格填入與「步兵｜教學補註：an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of infantry is crucial to understanding the argument. （步兵）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infatuate
着迷｜教學補註：arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way
英文釋義：arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way
派生詞：infatuation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way。中文錨點：着迷｜教學補註：arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way。GRE tip: treat "infatuate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to infatuate sth; refuse / choose / begin to infatuate; the infatuating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to infatuate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「着迷｜教學補註：arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His new car has infatuated him. （着迷）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
infect
感染
英文釋義：感染
用法／搭配：考意錨點：感染
Example · TTS
On the exam, infect most nearly means a sense of "感染". （感染）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
infectious
傳染的
英文釋義：傳染的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：傳染的
Example · TTS
On the exam, infectious most nearly means a sense of "傳染的". （傳染的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
infelicitous
不幸的；不吉利的
英文釋義：not appropriate in application; defective; marked by or producing unhappiness; ; - American Guide Series
相似詞：unhappy
相反詞：felicitous
派生詞：infelicity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not appropriate in application。中文錨點：不幸的；不吉利的。GRE tip: "infelicitous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an infelicitous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather infelicitous; infelicitous enough to... Sentence frame: Her infelicitous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不幸的；不吉利的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy. （不幸的；不吉利的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
infer
推論；推斷
英文釋義：推論；推斷
用法／搭配：不該從沉默推論出同意。
Example · TTS
From silence we should not infer consent. （推論；推斷）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inferior
自卑｜教學補註：one of lesser rank or station or quality
英文釋義：one of lesser rank or station or quality; a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
相似詞：subscript, deficient, substandard
相反詞：adscript, superior, superscript
派生詞：inferiority n.
用法／搭配：核心義：one of lesser rank or station or quality。中文錨點：自卑｜教學補註：one of lesser rank or station or quality。GRE tip: "inferior" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the inferior of X; a sense / degree / lack of inferior; amid / despite inferior Sentence frame: The debate turns on the inferior of ______. （空格填入與「自卑｜教學補註：one of lesser rank or station or quality」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Mercury and Venus are inferior planets. （自卑）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
infernal
地獄｜教學補註：an inhabitant of Hell
英文釋義：an inhabitant of Hell; characteristic of or resembling Hell
相似詞：demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, satanic
相反詞：supernal
派生詞：Inferno n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an inhabitant of Hell。中文錨點：地獄｜教學補註：an inhabitant of Hell。GRE tip: "infernal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the infernal of X; a sense / degree / lack of infernal; amid / despite infernal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the infernal of ______. （空格填入與「地獄｜教學補註：an inhabitant of Hell」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His roar made the infernals quake. （地獄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infest
滋生｜教學補註：invade in great numbers
英文釋義：invade in great numbers; occupy in large numbers or live on a host
相似詞：overrun, invade
派生詞：infestation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to invade in great numbers。中文錨點：滋生｜教學補註：invade in great numbers。GRE tip: treat "infest" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to infest sth; refuse / choose / begin to infest; the infesting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to infest ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「滋生｜教學補註：invade in great numbers」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North. （滋生）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
infinite
無限的
英文釋義：無限的
用法／搭配：無限彈性也讓假陽性無限。
Example · TTS
Infinite flexibility makes false positives infinite too. （無限的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infinitesimal
微小的｜教學補註：(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit
英文釋義：(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit; infinitely or immeasurably small
相似詞：minute
用法／搭配：核心義：(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit。中文錨點：微小的｜教學補註：(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit。GRE tip: "infinitesimal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the infinitesimal of X; a sense / degree / lack of infinitesimal; amid / despite infinitesimal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the infinitesimal of ______. （空格填入與「微小的｜教學補註：(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of infinitesimal is crucial to understanding the argument. （微小的）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
inflammatory
煽動性的｜教學補註：characterized or caused by inflammation
英文釋義：characterized or caused by inflammation; arousing to action or rebellion
相似詞：incendiary, incitive, instigative, rabble-rousing, seditious
派生詞：inflame v.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized or caused by inflammation。中文錨點：煽動性的｜教學補註：characterized or caused by inflammation。GRE tip: "inflammatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inflammatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inflammatory; inflammatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her inflammatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「煽動性的｜教學補註：characterized or caused by inflammation」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An inflammatory response. （煽動性的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
inflexible
不知變通的
英文釋義：不知變通的
用法／搭配：不知變通的期刊拖延勘誤。
Example · TTS
Inflexible journals delay corrections. （不知變通的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inflict
使遭受｜教學補註：impose something unpleasant
英文釋義：impose something unpleasant
相似詞：visit, impose
派生詞：infliction n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to impose something unpleasant。中文錨點：使遭受｜教學補註：impose something unpleasant。GRE tip: treat "inflict" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inflict sth; refuse / choose / begin to inflict; the inflicting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inflict ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使遭受｜教學補註：impose something unpleasant」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to inflict what they had once defended. （使遭受）
詳細 · 紅寶書
influx
匯聚｜教學補註：the process of flowing in
英文釋義：the process of flowing in
相似詞：inflow
相反詞：efflux, outflow
用法／搭配：核心義：the process of flowing in。中文錨點：匯聚｜教學補註：the process of flowing in。GRE tip: "influx" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the influx of X; a sense / degree / lack of influx; amid / despite influx Sentence frame: The debate turns on the influx of ______. （空格填入與「匯聚｜教學補註：the process of flowing in」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of influx is crucial to understanding the argument. （匯聚）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
informed
見多識廣的
英文釋義：impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; give character or essence to
相似詞：inform
相反詞：uninformed
用法／搭配：核心義：to impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to。中文錨點：見多識廣的。GRE tip: treat "informed" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to informed sth; refuse / choose / begin to informed; the informedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to informed ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「見多識廣的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She had informed on her own parents for years. （見多識廣的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
infraction
違背｜教學補註：a crime less serious than a felony
英文釋義：a crime less serious than a felony
相似詞：misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation, infringement
派生詞：infract v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a crime less serious than a felony。中文錨點：違背｜教學補註：a crime less serious than a felony。GRE tip: "infraction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the infraction of X; a sense / degree / lack of infraction; amid / despite infraction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the infraction of ______. （空格填入與「違背｜教學補註：a crime less serious than a felony」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of infraction is crucial to understanding the argument. （違背）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
infrastructure
基礎設施
英文釋義：基礎設施
用法／搭配：資料基礎設施是科學資本。
Example · TTS
Data infrastructure is part of scientific capital. （基礎設施）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
infringe
違反；違背
英文釋義：go against, as of rules and laws; advance beyond the usual limit
相似詞：conflict, contravene, encroach, impinge
派生詞：infringement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to go against, as of rules and laws。中文錨點：違反；違背。GRE tip: treat "infringe" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to infringe sth; refuse / choose / begin to infringe; the infringing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to infringe ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「違反；違背」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to infringe what they had once defended. （違反；違背）
詳細 · 紅寶書
infuriate
激怒｜教學補註：make furious
英文釋義：make furious
相似詞：exasperate, incense
相反詞：better
派生詞：fury n., infuriation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make furious。中文錨點：激怒｜教學補註：make furious。GRE tip: treat "infuriate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to infuriate sth; refuse / choose / begin to infuriate; the infuriating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to infuriate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「激怒｜教學補註：make furious」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to infuriate what they had once defended. （激怒）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ingenious
聰明的｜教學補註：showing inventiveness and skill
英文釋義：showing inventiveness and skill
相似詞：clever, cunning
相反詞：unimaginative, clumsy
派生詞：ingeniousness n., ingenuity n.
形近詞：genius 天才 ｜ ingenious 靈巧的，創造性的 ｜ ingenuous 真誠的坦率的 ｜ genuine 真實的,誠懇的
用法／搭配：核心義：showing inventiveness and skill。中文錨點：聰明的｜教學補註：showing inventiveness and skill。GRE tip: "ingenious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ingenious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ingenious; ingenious enough to... Sentence frame: Her ingenious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「聰明的｜教學補註：showing inventiveness and skill」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An ingenious solution to the problem. （聰明的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
ingenuous
天真的｜教學補註：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings
英文釋義：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; lacking in sophistication or worldliness
相似詞：artless, innocent
相反詞：disingenuous, artful
派生詞：ingenuousness n.
形近詞：genius 天才 ｜ ingenious 靈巧的，創造性的 ｜ ingenuous 真誠的坦率的 ｜ genuine 真實的,誠懇的
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings。中文錨點：天真的｜教學補註：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings。GRE tip: "ingenuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ingenuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ingenuous; ingenuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her ingenuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「天真的｜教學補註：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His ingenuous explanation that he would not have burned the church if he had not thought the bishop was in it. （天真的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ingestion
吸收；攝取
英文釋義：the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
相似詞：consumption, intake, uptake
派生詞：ingest v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)。中文錨點：吸收；攝取。GRE tip: "ingestion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ingestion of X; a sense / degree / lack of ingestion; amid / despite ingestion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ingestion of ______. （空格填入與「吸收；攝取」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ingestion is crucial to understanding the argument. （吸收；攝取）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ingrained
根深蒂固的
英文釋義：thoroughly work in; produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
相似詞：ingrain, grain, impress, instill, deep-rooted, deep-seated
用法／搭配：核心義：to thoroughly work in。中文錨點：根深蒂固的。GRE tip: treat "ingrained" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ingrained sth; refuse / choose / begin to ingrained; the ingrainedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ingrained ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「根深蒂固的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Ingrained habits of a lifetime. （根深蒂固的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ingrate
忘恩負義的
英文釋義：a person who shows no gratitude
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who shows no gratitude。中文錨點：忘恩負義的。GRE tip: "ingrate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ingrate of X; a sense / degree / lack of ingrate; amid / despite ingrate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ingrate of ______. （空格填入與「忘恩負義的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a ingrate in that debate. （忘恩負義的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ingratiate
討好的；惹人喜愛的
英文釋義：gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
派生詞：ingratiatory adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts。中文錨點：討好的；惹人喜愛的。GRE tip: treat "ingratiate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ingratiate sth; refuse / choose / begin to ingratiate; the ingratiating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ingratiate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「討好的；惹人喜愛的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to ingratiate what they had once defended. （討好的；惹人喜愛的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
ingratiating
討人喜歡的；奉迎的
英文釋義：gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts; capable of winning favor
相似詞：ingratiate, insinuating, ingratiatory
用法／搭配：核心義：to gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts。中文錨點：討人喜歡的；奉迎的。GRE tip: treat "ingratiating" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ingratiating sth; refuse / choose / begin to ingratiating; the ingratiatinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ingratiating ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「討人喜歡的；奉迎的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
With open arms and an ingratiating smile. （討人喜歡的；奉迎的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
inherence
內在性
英文釋義：內在性
用法／搭配：不要把偏好當固有本質。
Example · TTS
Do not treat preference as inherence. （內在性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inherent
固有的；內在的
英文釋義：existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; in the nature of something though not readily apparent
相似詞：built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, integral, underlying
相反詞：extrinsic, acquired
派生詞：inherence n., inhere v.
用法／搭配：核心義：existing as an essential constituent or characteristic。中文錨點：固有的；內在的。GRE tip: "inherent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inherent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inherent; inherent enough to... Sentence frame: Her inherent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「固有的；內在的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Shortcomings inherent in our approach. （固有的；內在的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inhibit
阻止；阻礙
英文釋義：to put down by force or authority; limit the range or extent of
相似詞：suppress, subdue, conquer, curb
派生詞：inhibition n., inhibitory adj., inhibitor n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to put down by force or authority。中文錨點：阻止；阻礙。GRE tip: treat "inhibit" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inhibit sth; refuse / choose / begin to inhibit; the inhibitting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inhibit ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「阻止；阻礙」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs. （阻止；阻礙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inimical
敵意的｜教學補註：not friendly
英文釋義：not friendly
相似詞：unfriendly
相反詞：friendly
派生詞：enmity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not friendly。中文錨點：敵意的｜教學補註：not friendly。GRE tip: "inimical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inimical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inimical; inimical enough to... Sentence frame: Her inimical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「敵意的｜教學補註：not friendly」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An inimical critic. （敵意的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
iniquitous
邪惡的｜教學補註：characterized by iniquity
英文釋義：characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
相似詞：sinful, ungodly
派生詞：iniquity n.
形近詞：requisite = 必要的 ｜ perquisite 特權 額外補貼 ｜ exquisite 精緻的 ｜ iniquitous 不公正的邪惡的
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by iniquity。中文錨點：邪惡的｜教學補註：characterized by iniquity。GRE tip: "iniquitous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an iniquitous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather iniquitous; iniquitous enough to... Sentence frame: Her iniquitous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「邪惡的｜教學補註：characterized by iniquity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Iniquitous deeds. （邪惡的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
iniquity
不公平；邪惡
英文釋義：absence of moral or spiritual values; morally objectionable behavior
相似詞：wickedness, darkness, dark, evil, immorality, injustice
相反詞：light, lightness, day, good, goodness, morality, justice
派生詞：iniquitous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：absence of moral or spiritual values。中文錨點：不公平；邪惡。GRE tip: "iniquity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the iniquity of X; a sense / degree / lack of iniquity; amid / despite iniquity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the iniquity of ______. （空格填入與「不公平；邪惡」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of iniquity is crucial to understanding the argument. （不公平；邪惡）
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initiate
發起
英文釋義：發起
用法／搭配：考意錨點：發起
Example · TTS
On the exam, initiate most nearly means a sense of "發起". （發起）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
injunction
禁制令；命令
英文釋義：禁制令；命令
用法／搭配：禁制令阻擋繼續爬取。
Example · TTS
An injunction blocked further scraping. （禁制令；命令）
詳細 · 紅寶書
injurious
有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things
英文釋義：harmful to living things
相似詞：deleterious, hurtful
相反詞：beneficial, salutary
派生詞：injury n., injuriousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：harmful to living things。中文錨點：有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things。GRE tip: "injurious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an injurious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather injurious; injurious enough to... Sentence frame: Her injurious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her injurious remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （有害的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
injury
傷害
英文釋義：傷害
用法／搭配：低檢定力研究仍可透過假希望造成傷害。
Example · TTS
Underpowered studies can still cause injury via false hope. （傷害）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
injustice
不義
英文釋義：不義
用法／搭配：引用不義追蹤聲望梯度。
Example · TTS
Citation injustice tracks prestige gradients. （不義）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inkling
暗示｜教學補註：a slight suggestion or vague understanding
英文釋義：a slight suggestion or vague understanding
相似詞：intimation, glimmering, glimmer
用法／搭配：核心義：a slight suggestion or vague understanding。中文錨點：暗示｜教學補註：a slight suggestion or vague understanding。GRE tip: "inkling" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the inkling of X; a sense / degree / lack of inkling; amid / despite inkling Sentence frame: The debate turns on the inkling of ______. （空格填入與「暗示｜教學補註：a slight suggestion or vague understanding」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He had no inkling what was about to happen. （暗示）
詳細 · 紅寶書
innate
天生的｜教學補註：not established by conditioning or learning
英文釋義：not established by conditioning or learning; being talented through inherited qualities
相似詞：unconditioned, unlearned, natural, born, congenital, inborn
相反詞：conditioned
派生詞：innateness n.
形近詞：inert 惰性，不動的 ｜ innate 先天的固有的。immanent內在的固有的無所不在的 ｜ inane 空洞的空虛的，愚蠢的 ｜ inept 無能的，笨拙的
用法／搭配：核心義：not established by conditioning or learning。中文錨點：天生的｜教學補註：not established by conditioning or learning。GRE tip: "innate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an innate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather innate; innate enough to... Sentence frame: Her innate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「天生的｜教學補註：not established by conditioning or learning」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An innate talent. （天生的）
詳細 · 救命800
innocuous
adj. 無害的｜教學補註：harmless
英文釋義：harmless
相似詞：benign
相反詞：harmful, dangerous, noxious, malignant, hostile, malign
用法／搭配：an innocuous substance 無害的物質
Example · TTS
Confined himself to innocuous generalities. （無害的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
innuendo
暗諷｜教學補註：an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
英文釋義：an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
相似詞：insinuation
用法／搭配：核心義：an indirect (and usually malicious) implication。中文錨點：暗諷｜教學補註：an indirect (and usually malicious) implication。GRE tip: "innuendo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the innuendo of X; a sense / degree / lack of innuendo; amid / despite innuendo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the innuendo of ______. （空格填入與「暗諷｜教學補註：an indirect (and usually malicious) implication」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of innuendo is crucial to understanding the argument. （暗諷）
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innumerable
無數的
英文釋義：無數的
用法／搭配：無數事後微調摧毀可信度。
Example · TTS
Innumerable post-hoc tweaks destroy credibility. （無數的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inoculate
接種｜教學補註：introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
英文釋義：introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of; introduce a microorganism into
相似詞：immunize, immunise, vaccinate
派生詞：inoculation n., inoculant n., inoculator n., inoculating n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of。中文錨點：接種｜教學補註：introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of。GRE tip: treat "inoculate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inoculate sth; refuse / choose / begin to inoculate; the inoculating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inoculate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「接種｜教學補註：introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
My teachers inoculated me with their beliefs. （接種）
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inoperative
失效的
英文釋義：失效的
用法／搭配：失效的預註冊比沒有更糟。
Example · TTS
An inoperative prereg is worse than none. （失效的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inordinate
放縱的；不節制的
英文釋義：beyond normal limits
相似詞：excessive, undue, unreasonable
相反詞：due, reasonable
派生詞：inordinateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：beyond normal limits。中文錨點：放縱的；不節制的。GRE tip: "inordinate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inordinate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inordinate; inordinate enough to... Sentence frame: Her inordinate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「放縱的；不節制的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A book of inordinate length. （放縱的；不節制的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
inquisitive
adj. 過分好奇的
英文釋義：improperly curious about the affairs of others
相似詞：inquiring, prying
相反詞：uninquiring
派生詞：inquisitiveness n., inquire v.
用法／搭配：big sunglasses to frustrate inquisitive journalists 讓狗仔隊企圖無法得逞的大墨鏡
Example · TTS
If someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive. （過分好奇的）
詳細 · 複習詞
inrredeemable
無可救藥的；無法挽回的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：無可救藥的；無法挽回的。GRE tip: "inrredeemable" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the inrredeemable of X; a sense / degree / lack of inrredeemable; amid / despite inrredeemable Sentence frame: The debate turns on the inrredeemable of ______. （空格填入與「無可救藥的；無法挽回的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of inrredeemable is crucial to understanding the argument. （無可救藥的；無法挽回的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
insatiable
不滿足的｜教學補註：impossible to satisfy
英文釋義：impossible to satisfy
相似詞：insatiate, unsatiable
相反詞：satiate
用法／搭配：核心義：impossible to satisfy。中文錨點：不滿足的｜教學補註：impossible to satisfy。GRE tip: "insatiable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an insatiable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather insatiable; insatiable enough to... Sentence frame: Her insatiable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不滿足的｜教學補註：impossible to satisfy」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An insatiable demand for old buildings to restore. （不滿足的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
inscribe
題寫；銘刻
英文釋義：題寫；銘刻
用法／搭配：憲章銘刻的價值需要可操作牙齒。
Example · TTS
Values inscribed in charters need operational teeth. （題寫；銘刻）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inscrutable
不可理解的；神祕的
英文釋義：of an obscure nature; ; ; ; - Rachel Carson
相似詞：cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying
相反詞：shallow, demystify
派生詞：inscrutability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of an obscure nature。中文錨點：不可理解的；神祕的。GRE tip: "inscrutable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an inscrutable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather inscrutable; inscrutable enough to... Sentence frame: Her inscrutable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不可理解的；神祕的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The inscrutable workings of Providence. （不可理解的；神祕的）
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inseminate
播入；使受精
英文釋義：播入；使受精
用法／搭配：入職週就播入好習慣。
Example · TTS
Inseminate good habits in onboarding week. （播入；使受精）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
insidious
adj. 暗中有害的
英文釋義：causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed
相似詞：pernicious, subtle
相反詞：beneficial, harmless
派生詞：insidiousness n.
用法／搭配：the insidious effects of polluted water supplies 供水系統污染的潛在惡果
Example · TTS
Glaucoma is an insidious disease. （暗中有害的）
詳細 · 複習詞
insinuate
暗示｜教學補註：introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
英文釋義：introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; give to understand
相似詞：intimate, adumbrate
派生詞：insinuation n.
形近詞：sinister 邪惡的不祥的 ｜ sinistral 左的,左旋的,左撇子的 ｜ sinuous 蜿蜒的 ｜ insinuate = intimate, allude 暗示
用法／搭配：核心義：to introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner。中文錨點：暗示｜教學補註：introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner。GRE tip: treat "insinuate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to insinuate sth; refuse / choose / begin to insinuate; the insinuating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to insinuate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「暗示｜教學補註：introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table. （暗示）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
insipid
adj. 平淡的，無聊的
英文釋義：not interesting, exciting
相似詞：bland, vapid, banal, tedious
相反詞：flavorful, exciting, lively, stimulating, original, fresh
派生詞：insipidness n., insipidity n.
用法／搭配：an insipid story of the prince and the princess 一個關於王子和公主的無聊故事
Example · TTS
An insipid personality. （平淡的，無聊的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
insolence
傲慢；無禮
英文釋義：the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties; an offensive disrespectful impudent act
相似詞：crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, cheekiness, freshness
相反詞：staleness
派生詞：insolent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of being rude and impertinent。中文錨點：傲慢；無禮。GRE tip: "insolence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the insolence of X; a sense / degree / lack of insolence; amid / despite insolence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the insolence of ______. （空格填入與「傲慢；無禮」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of insolence is crucial to understanding the argument. （傲慢；無禮）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
insolent
無禮的｜教學補註：marked by casual disrespect
英文釋義：marked by casual disrespect; unrestrained by convention or propriety; ; ; - Los Angeles Times; ; ; - Bertrand Russell
相似詞：impudent, snotty-nosed, flip, audacious, barefaced, bodacious
相反詞：timid, cautious
派生詞：insolence n.
形近詞：insolent = rude ｜ indolent 懶惰的 ｜ insolar 島嶼的思想狹隘的 ｜ insofar
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by casual disrespect。中文錨點：無禮的｜教學補註：marked by casual disrespect。GRE tip: "insolent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an insolent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather insolent; insolent enough to... Sentence frame: Her insolent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無禮的｜教學補註：marked by casual disrespect」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress. （無禮的）
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insoluble
不能溶解／解決的
英文釋義：不能溶解／解決的
用法／搭配：有些倫理取捨仍然無解。
Example · TTS
Some ethical trade-offs remain insoluble. （不能溶解／解決的）
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insolvent
無力償債的
英文釋義：無力償債的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：無力償債的
Example · TTS
On the exam, insolvent most nearly means a sense of "無力償債的". （無力償債的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
insouciant
adj. 不在乎的｜教學補註：free from concern
英文釋義：free from concern
相似詞：indifferent, nonchalant
相反詞：concerned, caring, anxious
派生詞：insouciance n.
用法／搭配：an insouciant shrug 無所謂的聳聳肩
Example · TTS
An utterly insouciant financial policy. （不在乎的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
inspect
檢查；審視
英文釋義：檢查；審視
用法／搭配：同儕審查者先審視方法再看結果。
Example · TTS
Peer reviewers inspect methods before results. （檢查；審視）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inspissate
濃縮｜教學補註：make viscous or dense
英文釋義：make viscous or dense; make thick or thicker
相似詞：thicken
相反詞：thin
派生詞：inspissation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make viscous or dense。中文錨點：濃縮｜教學補註：make viscous or dense。GRE tip: treat "inspissate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inspissate sth; refuse / choose / begin to inspissate; the inspissating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inspissate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「濃縮｜教學補註：make viscous or dense」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch. （濃縮）
詳細 · 紅寶書
instate
任命｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：任命｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "instate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the instate of X; a sense / degree / lack of instate; amid / despite instate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the instate of ______. （空格填入與「任命｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of instate is crucial to understanding the argument. （任命）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
instigate
v. 煽動，激起
英文釋義：to cause something bad happen
相似詞：abet, foment, provoke, whip up
派生詞：instigative adj., instigation n., instigant n., instigator n.
用法／搭配：instigate racial violence 煽動種族暴力
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to instigate racial violence. （煽動，激起）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
institution
制度；機構
英文釋義：制度；機構
用法／搭配：制度設計形塑何謂有效證據。
Example · TTS
Institution design shapes what evidence counts. （制度；機構）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
instruct
指導；指示
英文釋義：指導；指示
用法／搭配：流程指示助理如何編碼邊界案例。
Example · TTS
Protocols instruct assistants on coding edge cases. （指導；指示）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
instructive
有啟發的
英文釋義：有啟發的
用法／搭配：失敗複現可以有啟發。
Example · TTS
Failed replications can be instructive. （有啟發的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
instrument
工具；儀器
英文釋義：工具；儀器
用法／搭配：放大調查前先驗證工具。
Example · TTS
Validate the instrument before scaling the survey. （工具；儀器）
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insubstantial
無形的｜教學補註：lacking material form or substance
英文釋義：lacking material form or substance; unreal; lacking in nutritive value
相似詞：unsubstantial, unreal, jejune
相反詞：substantial
派生詞：insubstantiality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：lacking material form or substance。中文錨點：無形的｜教學補註：lacking material form or substance。GRE tip: "insubstantial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an insubstantial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather insubstantial; insubstantial enough to... Sentence frame: Her insubstantial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無形的｜教學補註：lacking material form or substance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An insubstantial mirage on the horizon. （無形的）
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insufficiency
不足
英文釋義：不足
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不足
Example · TTS
On the exam, insufficiency most nearly means a sense of "不足". （不足）
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insular
adj. 狹隘的，沒見過世面的
英文釋義：limited in outlook and narrow-minded
相似詞：parochial, provincial, sectarian
相反詞：cosmopolitan, broad-minded, nonsectarian
派生詞：insularity n.
用法／搭配：an insular foreign policy 狹隘的對外政策
Example · TTS
An exceedingly insular man; so deeply private as to seem inaccessible to the scrutiny of a novelist. （狹隘的，沒見過世面的）
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insult
侮辱
英文釋義：侮辱
用法／搭配：別用隱藏排除侮辱審稿人。
Example · TTS
Do not insult reviewers with hidden exclusions. （侮辱）
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insuperable
無法剋制的
英文釋義：impossible to surmount; incapable of being surmounted or excelled
相似詞：insurmountable, unconquerable
相反詞：surmountable, conquerable
用法／搭配：核心義：impossible to surmount。中文錨點：無法剋制的。GRE tip: "insuperable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an insuperable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather insuperable; insuperable enough to... Sentence frame: Her insuperable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法剋制的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Insuperable heroes. （無法剋制的）
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insupportable
無法支撐的；難忍的
英文釋義：無法支撐的；難忍的
用法／搭配：從問卷跳到政策無法支撐。
Example · TTS
That leap from survey to policy is insupportable. （無法支撐的；難忍的）
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insurgency
叛亂；起義
英文釋義：叛亂；起義
用法／搭配：無文件分叉叛亂有毒。
Example · TTS
An insurgency of undocumented forks is toxic. （叛亂；起義）
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insurgent
叛亂的｜教學補註：a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authori...
英文釋義：a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions); a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
相似詞：insurrectionist, rebel, guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, seditious
相反詞：regular
派生詞：insurgency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving ...。中文錨點：叛亂的｜教學補註：a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authori。GRE tip: "insurgent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the insurgent of X; a sense / degree / lack of insurgent; amid / despite insurgent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the insurgent of ______. （空格填入與「叛亂的｜教學補註：a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authori」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a insurgent in that debate. （叛亂的）
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insurrection
暴亂｜教學補註：organized opposition to authority
英文釋義：organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
相似詞：rebellion, revolt, rising, uprising
相反詞：fall, falling, go to bed, lie down, set, sit down, turn in, wane
派生詞：insurrectional adj., insurrectionary adj., insurrectionist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：organized opposition to authority。中文錨點：暴亂｜教學補註：organized opposition to authority。GRE tip: "insurrection" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the insurrection of X; a sense / degree / lack of insurrection; amid / despite insurrection Sentence frame: The debate turns on the insurrection of ______. （空格填入與「暴亂｜教學補註：organized opposition to authority」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of insurrection is crucial to understanding the argument. （暴亂）
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intact
完好無損的
英文釋義：constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon; (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
相似詞：integral, entire, inviolate
派生詞：intactness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：constituting the undiminished entirety。中文錨點：完好無損的。GRE tip: "intact" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an intact argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather intact; intact enough to... Sentence frame: Her intact ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「完好無損的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The vase remained intact despit rough handling. （完好無損的）
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intemperance
不節制的｜教學補註：the quality of being intemperate
英文釋義：the quality of being intemperate; consumption of alcoholic drinks
相似詞：intemperateness, self-indulgence
相反詞：temperance
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of being intemperate。中文錨點：不節制的｜教學補註：the quality of being intemperate。GRE tip: "intemperance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the intemperance of X; a sense / degree / lack of intemperance; amid / despite intemperance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the intemperance of ______. （空格填入與「不節制的｜教學補註：the quality of being intemperate」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The intemperance of their language. （不節制的）
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intent
目的；專心的
英文釋義：an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; the intended meaning of a communication
相似詞：purpose, intention, aim, design, purport, spirit
派生詞：intend v., intentness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions。中文錨點：目的；專心的。GRE tip: "intent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the intent of X; a sense / degree / lack of intent; amid / despite intent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the intent of ______. （空格填入與「目的；專心的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred. （目的；專心的）
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inter
埋葬｜教學補註：place in a grave or tomb
英文釋義：place in a grave or tomb
相似詞：bury, entomb, inhume
相反詞：remember
派生詞：interment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to place in a grave or tomb。中文錨點：埋葬｜教學補註：place in a grave or tomb。GRE tip: treat "inter" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inter sth; refuse / choose / begin to inter; the interring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inter ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「埋葬｜教學補註：place in a grave or tomb」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to inter what they had once defended. （埋葬）
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intercede
調解；說情
英文釋義：act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
相似詞：mediate, intermediate, liaise, arbitrate
相反詞：immediate, terminal
派生詞：intercession n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences。中文錨點：調解；說情。GRE tip: treat "intercede" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to intercede sth; refuse / choose / begin to intercede; the interceding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to intercede ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「調解；說情」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He interceded in the family dispute. （調解；說情）
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intercept
攔截
英文釋義：攔截
用法／搭配：過濾器在進信箱前攔截垃圾信。
Example · TTS
Filters intercept spam before it reaches inboxes. （攔截）
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interchange
互換
英文釋義：互換
用法／搭配：對調訓練／測試須防洩漏。
Example · TTS
Interchange train/test only with leakage checks. （互換）
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interject
突然插話
英文釋義：突然插話
用法／搭配：請等論點說完再插話。
Example · TTS
Please do not interject until the claim is finished. （突然插話）
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interlace
交錯；交織
英文釋義：spin,wind, or twist together; hold in a locking position
相似詞：intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, lace, lock
相反詞：untwine
用法／搭配：核心義：to spin,wind, or twist together。中文錨點：交錯；交織。GRE tip: treat "interlace" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to interlace sth; refuse / choose / begin to interlace; the interlacing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to interlace ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「交錯；交織」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to interlace what they had once defended. （交錯；交織）
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interlude
間歇｜教學補註：an intervening period or episode
英文釋義：an intervening period or episode; a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
相似詞：intermezzo, entr'acte
用法／搭配：核心義：an intervening period or episode。中文錨點：間歇｜教學補註：an intervening period or episode。GRE tip: "interlude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the interlude of X; a sense / degree / lack of interlude; amid / despite interlude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the interlude of ______. （空格填入與「間歇｜教學補註：an intervening period or episode」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The guitar player interluded with a beautiful improvisation. （間歇）
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intermediary
中間人
英文釋義：中間人
用法／搭配：原始檔避免不透明中間人。
Example · TTS
Avoid opaque intermediaries for raw files. （中間人）
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intermediate
中級的；中間的
英文釋義：中級的；中間的
用法／搭配：透明報告中間結果。
Example · TTS
Report intermediate outcomes transparently. （中級的；中間的）
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interminable
無盡的｜教學補註：tiresomely long
英文釋義：tiresomely long; seemingly without end
相似詞：endless, eternal
用法／搭配：核心義：tiresomely long。中文錨點：無盡的｜教學補註：tiresomely long。GRE tip: "interminable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an interminable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather interminable; interminable enough to... Sentence frame: Her interminable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無盡的｜教學補註：tiresomely long」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An interminable sermon. （無盡的）
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intermission
間歇；中斷
英文釋義：the act of suspending activity temporarily; a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
相似詞：pause, break, interruption, suspension
相反詞：conform to, keep, make, promote, repair
派生詞：intermit v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of suspending activity temporarily。中文錨點：間歇；中斷。GRE tip: "intermission" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the intermission of X; a sense / degree / lack of intermission; amid / despite intermission Sentence frame: The debate turns on the intermission of ______. （空格填入與「間歇；中斷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of intermission is crucial to understanding the argument. （間歇；中斷）
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intermit
中斷｜教學補註：cease an action temporarily
英文釋義：cease an action temporarily
相似詞：pause, break
相反詞：conform to, keep, make, promote, repair
派生詞：intermission n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cease an action temporarily。中文錨點：中斷｜教學補註：cease an action temporarily。GRE tip: treat "intermit" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to intermit sth; refuse / choose / begin to intermit; the intermitting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to intermit ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「中斷｜教學補註：cease an action temporarily」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to intermit what they had once defended. （中斷）
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intermittent
adj.斷斷續續的
英文釋義：coming and going at intervals, not continuous
相似詞：episodic, sporadic, fitful
相反詞：constant, frequent, continual
派生詞：intermittency n., intermittence n.
形近詞：remiss 疏忽的不負責任的 ｜ remit 減輕，寬恕，免除 ｜ amiss 錯誤的 ｜ intermittent 斷斷續續的
用法／搭配：intermittent rain in June 六月裏斷斷續續的梅雨
Example · TTS
Intermittent rain showers. （斷斷續續的）
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interpolate
插入｜教學補註：estimate the value of
英文釋義：estimate the value of; insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
相似詞：extrapolate, alter, falsify
相反詞：correct
派生詞：interpolation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to estimate the value of。中文錨點：插入｜教學補註：estimate the value of。GRE tip: treat "interpolate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to interpolate sth; refuse / choose / begin to interpolate; the interpolating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to interpolate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「插入｜教學補註：estimate the value of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to interpolate what they had once defended. （插入）
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interregnum
空位期；過渡期
英文釋義：空位期；過渡期
用法／搭配：空位期凍結高風險規程變更。
Example · TTS
During an interregnum, freeze risky protocol changes. （空位期；過渡期）
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interrogate
質問｜教學補註：transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommun...
英文釋義：transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication; pose a series of questions to
相似詞：question
相反詞：answer
派生詞：interrogation n., interrogative adj., interrogatory adj., interrogator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication。中文錨點：質問｜教學補註：transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommun。GRE tip: treat "interrogate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to interrogate sth; refuse / choose / begin to interrogate; the interrogating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to interrogate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「質問｜教學補註：transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommun」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to interrogate what they had once defended. （質問）
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interrogation
審問｜教學補註：a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
英文釋義：a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
相似詞：question, interrogative, examination, interrogatory, inquiry, enquiry
相反詞：answer
派生詞：interrogate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply。中文錨點：審問｜教學補註：a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply。GRE tip: "interrogation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the interrogation of X; a sense / degree / lack of interrogation; amid / despite interrogation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the interrogation of ______. （空格填入與「審問｜教學補註：a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He had trouble phrasing his interrogations. （審問）
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intersperse
散佈；點綴
英文釋義：place at intervals in or among; introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
相似詞：interlard
派生詞：interspersion n., interspersal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to place at intervals in or among。中文錨點：散佈；點綴。GRE tip: treat "intersperse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to intersperse sth; refuse / choose / begin to intersperse; the interspersing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to intersperse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「散佈；點綴」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Intersperse exclamation marks in the text. （散佈；點綴）
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interstice
縫隙；裂縫
英文釋義：a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; small opening between things
派生詞：interstitial adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ。中文錨點：縫隙；裂縫。GRE tip: "interstice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the interstice of X; a sense / degree / lack of interstice; amid / despite interstice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the interstice of ______. （空格填入與「縫隙；裂縫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of interstice is crucial to understanding the argument. （縫隙；裂縫）
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interurban
城際的
英文釋義：城際的
用法／搭配：城際複現網絡共享規程。
Example · TTS
Interurban replication networks share protocols. （城際的）
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intervene
介入
英文釋義：介入
用法／搭配：出現傷害時，流程規定何時介入。
Example · TTS
When harm appears, protocols say when to intervene. （介入）
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intervention
介入措施
英文釋義：介入措施
用法／搭配：說清介入劑量與交付。
Example · TTS
Name the intervention dose and delivery. （介入措施）
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intimation
暗示｜教學補註：an indirect suggestion
英文釋義：an indirect suggestion; a slight suggestion or vague understanding
相似詞：hint, breath, inkling, glimmering, glimmer
派生詞：intimate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an indirect suggestion。中文錨點：暗示｜教學補註：an indirect suggestion。GRE tip: "intimation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the intimation of X; a sense / degree / lack of intimation; amid / despite intimation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the intimation of ______. （空格填入與「暗示｜教學補註：an indirect suggestion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of intimation is crucial to understanding the argument. （暗示）
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intimidate
威脅；恐嚇
英文釋義：make timid or fearful; to compel or deter by or as if by threats
相似詞：restrain
派生詞：intimidation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make timid or fearful。中文錨點：威脅；恐嚇。GRE tip: treat "intimidate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to intimidate sth; refuse / choose / begin to intimidate; the intimidating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to intimidate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「威脅；恐嚇」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to intimidate what they had once defended. （威脅；恐嚇）
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intractable
難駕馭的；棘手的
英文釋義：難駕馭的；棘手的
用法／搭配：貧困仍是棘手的政策挑戰。
Example · TTS
Poverty remains an intractable policy challenge. （難駕馭的；棘手的）
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intransigent
不妥協的；固執的
英文釋義：impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; ; - W.Churchill
相似詞：adamant, adamantine, inexorable
相反詞：compromising, flexible
派生詞：intransigency n., intransigence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason。中文錨點：不妥協的；固執的。GRE tip: "intransigent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an intransigent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather intransigent; intransigent enough to... Sentence frame: Her intransigent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不妥協的；固執的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency. （不妥協的；固執的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
intrepid
無畏的；勇敢的
英文釋義：invulnerable to fear or intimidation
相似詞：audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, unfearing
相反詞：timid, cowardly
派生詞：intrepidity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：invulnerable to fear or intimidation。中文錨點：無畏的；勇敢的。GRE tip: "intrepid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an intrepid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather intrepid; intrepid enough to... Sentence frame: Her intrepid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無畏的；勇敢的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Intrepid pioneers. （無畏的；勇敢的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
intricate
複雜的｜教學補註：having many complexly arranged elements
英文釋義：having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
用法／搭配：核心義：having many complexly arranged elements。中文錨點：複雜的｜教學補註：having many complexly arranged elements。GRE tip: "intricate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an intricate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather intricate; intricate enough to... Sentence frame: Her intricate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「複雜的｜教學補註：having many complexly arranged elements」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Intricate lacework. （複雜的）
詳細 · 救命800
introspection
n. 自我反省｜教學補註：the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings
英文釋義：the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings
相似詞：self-contemplation, self-examination
派生詞：introspect v.
用法／搭配：a moment of quiet introspection 寧靜的自省時刻
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a moment of quiet introspection. （自我反省）
詳細 · 紅寶書
introspective
自省的｜教學補註：given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
英文釋義：given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
相似詞：introverted, self-examining
相反詞：extrospective
派生詞：introspectiveness n., introspect v.
用法／搭配：核心義：given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences。中文錨點：自省的｜教學補註：given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences。GRE tip: "introspective" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an introspective argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather introspective; introspective enough to... Sentence frame: Her introspective ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「自省的｜教學補註：given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her introspective approach to the evidence. （自省的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
introvert
內向者；使內轉
英文釋義：內向者；使內轉
用法／搭配：內向者仍可透過審慎寫作領導。
Example · TTS
An introvert may still lead through careful writing. （內向者；使內轉）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
intrude
v. 闖入｜教學補註：to come into a place or situation
英文釋義：to come into a place or situation
相似詞：invade
派生詞：intrusive adj., intrusion n., intruder n.
用法／搭配：intrude on this peaceful place 闖入寧靜的地方
Example · TTS
The colors don't intrude on the viewer. （闖入）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
inundate
淹沒｜教學補註：fill quickly beyond capacity
英文釋義：fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; fill or cover completely, usually with water
相似詞：deluge, flood, swamp, submerge
相反詞：drain, deplete
派生詞：inundation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to fill quickly beyond capacity。中文錨點：淹沒｜教學補註：fill quickly beyond capacity。GRE tip: treat "inundate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inundate sth; refuse / choose / begin to inundate; the inundating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inundate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「淹沒｜教學補註：fill quickly beyond capacity」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The basement was inundated after the storm. （淹沒）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
inure
使習慣｜教學補註：cause to accept or become hardened to
英文釋義：cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
相似詞：harden, indurate
相反詞：sensitize
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to accept or become hardened to。中文錨點：使習慣｜教學補註：cause to accept or become hardened to。GRE tip: treat "inure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inure sth; refuse / choose / begin to inure; the inuring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使習慣｜教學補註：cause to accept or become hardened to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He was inured to the cold. （使習慣）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
invade
入侵
英文釋義：入侵
用法／搭配：別為方便入侵隱私。
Example · TTS
Do not invade privacy for a convenience win. （入侵）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
invasion
入侵
英文釋義：入侵
用法／搭配：研究者自由度入侵警報。
Example · TTS
An invasion of researcher degrees of freedom. （入侵）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
invasive
侵入性的
英文釋義：侵入性的
用法／搭配：可能時優先較少侵入的量測。
Example · TTS
Prefer less invasive measures when possible. （侵入性的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
invective
刺激；動機
英文釋義：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
相似詞：vituperation, vitriol
相反詞：praise, eulogy
用法／搭配：核心義：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will。中文錨點：刺激；動機。GRE tip: "invective" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the invective of X; a sense / degree / lack of invective; amid / despite invective Sentence frame: The debate turns on the invective of ______. （空格填入與「刺激；動機」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of invective is crucial to understanding the argument. （刺激；動機）
詳細 · 紅寶書
inveigh
痛罵；謾罵
英文釋義：complain bitterly; speak against in an impassioned manner
相似詞：rail, declaim
用法／搭配：核心義：to complain bitterly。中文錨點：痛罵；謾罵。GRE tip: treat "inveigh" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to inveigh sth; refuse / choose / begin to inveigh; the inveighing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to inveigh ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「痛罵；謾罵」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to inveigh what they had once defended. （痛罵；謾罵）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
inveigle
v. 誘騙｜教學補註：to persuade someone to do something, especially in a dishonest way
英文釋義：to persuade someone to do something, especially in a dishonest way
相似詞：bait, lure, entice
形近詞：vindicate 證明無罪 ｜ verdict 裁決 ｜ vindictive 報復的 ｜ inveigle 誘騙
用法／搭配：inveigle consumers into buying the item 誘騙顧客購買商品
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to inveigle consumers into buying the item. （誘騙）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
invent
發明
英文釋義：發明
用法／搭配：看過結果後不要發明子群。
Example · TTS
Do not invent subgroups after seeing outcomes. （發明）
詳細 · 救命800
invert
v. 使顛倒，翻轉
英文釋義：to turn something upside down
相似詞：flip, reverse
相反詞：forward, obverse
派生詞：inversion n., inverter n.
用法／搭配：invert the coin 翻轉硬幣
Example · TTS
When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb. （使顛倒，翻轉）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
inveterate
adj. 惡性成癮的，根深蒂固的
英文釋義：always doing something and unlikely to stop
相似詞：entrenched, chronic
相反詞：acute
形近詞：enervate 使衰弱 ｜ inveterate 根深蒂固的 ｜ reverberate 反射回聲 ｜ visceral 內臟的本能的發自肺腑的
用法／搭配：an inveterate liar 慣於說謊的人
Example · TTS
It was an inveterate liar. （惡性成癮的，根深蒂固的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
invidious
誹謗的｜教學補註：containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
英文釋義：containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
相似詞：discriminatory
相反詞：unprejudiced
用法／搭配：核心義：containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice。中文錨點：誹謗的｜教學補註：containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice。GRE tip: "invidious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an invidious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather invidious; invidious enough to... Sentence frame: Her invidious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「誹謗的｜教學補註：containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Invidious comparisons. （誹謗的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
invigorate
使充滿活力
英文釋義：heighten or intensify; give life or energy to
相似詞：inspire, animate, enliven, exalt, quicken, liven
相反詞：deaden
派生詞：invigoration n., invigorator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to heighten or intensify。中文錨點：使充滿活力。GRE tip: treat "invigorate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to invigorate sth; refuse / choose / begin to invigorate; the invigorating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to invigorate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使充滿活力」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The cold water invigorated him. （使充滿活力）
詳細 · 填空1300
invigorating
鼓舞；使精力充沛
英文釋義：heighten or intensify; give life or energy to
相似詞：inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven, exalt, quicken
相反詞：deaden, debilitating
用法／搭配：核心義：to heighten or intensify。中文錨點：鼓舞；使精力充沛。GRE tip: treat "invigorating" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to invigorating sth; refuse / choose / begin to invigorating; the invigoratinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to invigorating ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鼓舞；使精力充沛」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The invigorating mountain air. （鼓舞；使精力充沛）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
invoice
發票
英文釋義：發票
用法／搭配：在補助案誠實開列計算成本。
Example · TTS
Invoice compute costs honestly in grants. （發票）
詳細 · 紅寶書
invoke
祈求；懇求
英文釋義：summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; cite as an authority; resort to
相似詞：raise, conjure, evoke, stir, arouse, appeal
相反詞：demote, descent, level, lower, cause to sleep, de-energise, de-energize, fall asleep
派生詞：invocation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic。中文錨點：祈求；懇求。GRE tip: treat "invoke" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to invoke sth; refuse / choose / begin to invoke; the invoking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to invoke ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「祈求；懇求」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He invoked the law that would save him. （祈求；懇求）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
involuntary
無意識的；自然而然地
英文釋義：not subject to the control of the will; ; ; ; - John F.Kennedy; controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control
相似詞：nonvoluntary, unvoluntary
相反詞：voluntary
用法／搭配：核心義：not subject to the control of the will。中文錨點：無意識的；自然而然地。GRE tip: "involuntary" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an involuntary argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather involuntary; involuntary enough to... Sentence frame: Her involuntary ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無意識的；自然而然地」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat. （無意識的；自然而然地）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
irascible
adj. 易怒的｜教學補註：becoming angry easily
英文釋義：becoming angry easily
相似詞：exasperated, pugnacious, cantankerous, choleric
相反詞：calm, placid, better, peaceable, amiable
派生詞：irascibility n. 易怒
用法／搭配：an irascible old man 一位脾氣暴躁的老人
Example · TTS
An irascible response. （易怒的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
irate
憤怒的
英文釋義：憤怒的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：憤怒的
Example · TTS
On the exam, irate most nearly means a sense of "憤怒的". （憤怒的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ire
憤怒｜教學補註：a strong emotion
英文釋義：a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance; belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
相似詞：anger, choler, wrath, ira
用法／搭配：核心義：a strong emotion。中文錨點：憤怒｜教學補註：a strong emotion。GRE tip: "ire" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ire of X; a sense / degree / lack of ire; amid / despite ire Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ire of ______. （空格填入與「憤怒｜教學補註：a strong emotion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a ire in that debate. （憤怒）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
iridescence
彩虹色的；色彩斑斕的
英文釋義：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
相似詞：opalescence
派生詞：iridescent adj., iridesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface。中文錨點：彩虹色的；色彩斑斕的。GRE tip: "iridescence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the iridescence of X; a sense / degree / lack of iridescence; amid / despite iridescence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the iridescence of ______. （空格填入與「彩虹色的；色彩斑斕的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of iridescence is crucial to understanding the argument. （彩虹色的；色彩斑斕的）
詳細 · 救命800
iridescent
adj. 五顏六色的
英文釋義：displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
相似詞：changeable, chatoyant, shot, nacreous, opalescent, opaline
相反詞：immutable, unchangeable
派生詞：iridescence n., iridesce v.
用法／搭配：an iridescent soap bubble 一個五顏六色的肥皂泡
Example · TTS
A dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent. （五顏六色的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
iridescnet
色彩斑斕的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：色彩斑斕的。GRE tip: "iridescnet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the iridescnet of X; a sense / degree / lack of iridescnet; amid / despite iridescnet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the iridescnet of ______. （空格填入與「色彩斑斕的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of iridescnet is crucial to understanding the argument. （色彩斑斕的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
irk
v. 使煩惱｜教學補註：to annoy
英文釋義：to annoy
相似詞：fret, ruffle, vex, exasperate, irritate
相反詞：reassure, better, soothe
派生詞：irksome adj.令人煩惱的
用法／搭配：that trouble irks me a lot 這件麻煩事很是讓我心煩
Example · TTS
They had to that trouble irks me a lot. （使煩惱）
詳細 · GRE3000
ironclad
堅固的｜教學補註：a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor
英文釋義：a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor; sheathed in iron plates for protection
相似詞：brassbound
用法／搭配：核心義：a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor。中文錨點：堅固的｜教學補註：a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor。GRE tip: "ironclad" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ironclad of X; a sense / degree / lack of ironclad; amid / despite ironclad Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ironclad of ______. （空格填入與「堅固的｜教學補註：a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An ironclad rule. （堅固的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
ironic
adj. 有諷刺意味的，出乎意料的
英文釋義：the opposite of what is expected happens
相似詞：dry, ironical, wry
相反詞：sincere, literal
派生詞：irony n.
用法／搭配：ironic twist 出乎意料的轉折
Example · TTS
An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely. （有諷刺意味的，出乎意料的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
irony
諷刺
英文釋義：諷刺
用法／搭配：諷刺開放科學仍需開放程式碼。
Example · TTS
Irony about open science still needs open code. （諷刺）
詳細 · 紅寶書
irreconcilable
無法調解的
英文釋義：impossible to reconcile
相似詞：unreconcilable
相反詞：reconcilable
用法／搭配：核心義：impossible to reconcile。中文錨點：無法調解的。GRE tip: "irreconcilable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irreconcilable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irreconcilable; irreconcilable enough to... Sentence frame: Her irreconcilable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法調解的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Irreconcilable differences. （無法調解的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
irredeemable
無可救藥的；無法挽回的
英文釋義：insusceptible of reform; (of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder
相似詞：irreclaimable, unredeemable, unreformable
用法／搭配：核心義：insusceptible of reform。中文錨點：無可救藥的；無法挽回的。GRE tip: "irredeemable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irredeemable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irredeemable; irredeemable enough to... Sentence frame: Her irredeemable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無可救藥的；無法挽回的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Irredeemable sinners. （無可救藥的；無法挽回的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
irreproachable
無可指責的
英文釋義：free of guilt; not subject to blame
相似詞：blameless, inculpable, unimpeachable
用法／搭配：核心義：free of guilt。中文錨點：無可指責的。GRE tip: "irreproachable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irreproachable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irreproachable; irreproachable enough to... Sentence frame: Her irreproachable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無可指責的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Of irreproachable character. （無可指責的）
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irresolute
猶豫不決的；優柔寡斷的
英文釋義：uncertain how to act or proceed
相反詞：decisive, resolute
派生詞：irresoluteness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：uncertain how to act or proceed。中文錨點：猶豫不決的；優柔寡斷的。GRE tip: "irresolute" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irresolute argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irresolute; irresolute enough to... Sentence frame: Her irresolute ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「猶豫不決的；優柔寡斷的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute. （猶豫不決的；優柔寡斷的）
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irrespective
不考慮…的
英文釋義：不考慮…的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不考慮…的
Example · TTS
On the exam, irrespective most nearly means a sense of "不考慮…的". （不考慮…的）
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irrevocable
無法撤回的
英文釋義：incapable of being retracted or revoked; - Shakespeare
相似詞：irrevokable
相反詞：revocable
用法／搭配：核心義：incapable of being retracted or revoked。中文錨點：無法撤回的。GRE tip: "irrevocable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irrevocable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irrevocable; irrevocable enough to... Sentence frame: Her irrevocable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無法撤回的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Firm and irrevocable is my doom. （無法撤回的）
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irritable
易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed
英文釋義：easily irritated or annoyed; abnormally sensitive to a stimulus
相似詞：cranky, fractious, nettlesome, peevish, peckish, pettish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
派生詞：irritability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily irritated or annoyed。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed。GRE tip: "irritable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an irritable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather irritable; irritable enough to... Sentence frame: Her irritable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her irritable approach to the evidence. （易怒的）
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irruption
突然侵入；湧入
英文釋義：突然侵入；湧入
用法／搭配：病例突然湧入壓垮了診所模型。
Example · TTS
An irruption of cases overwhelmed the clinic model. （突然侵入；湧入）
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isomorphic
同構的；同形的
英文釋義：同構的；同形的
用法／搭配：同構模型假設仍可能不同。
Example · TTS
Isomorphic models still differ in assumptions. （同構的；同形的）
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itinerant
巡迴的｜教學補註：a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
英文釋義：a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment; traveling from place to place to work
相似詞：gypsy, gipsy
相反詞：settled, stationary
派生詞：itinerate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment。中文錨點：巡迴的｜教學補註：a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment。GRE tip: "itinerant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the itinerant of X; a sense / degree / lack of itinerant; amid / despite itinerant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the itinerant of ______. （空格填入與「巡迴的｜教學補註：a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An itinerant judge. （巡迴的）