SSAT Vocabulary Practice: List 38

Twenty-word practice set from the Ubiquitous Essentials SSAT/SAT academic glossary.

Vocabulary List 38: IM-IN Words

1. ImmutableSSAT vocabularyUnchangeable.
2. ImpartialSSAT vocabularyFair and unbiased.
3. ImpeccableSSAT vocabularyFlawless or without fault.
4. ImperialSSAT vocabularyRelated to an empire or emperor.
5. ImperviousSSAT vocabularyNot allowing passage; unaffected by something.
6. ImpenetrableSSAT vocabularyImpossible to pass through or understand.
7. ImplementSSAT vocabularyTo put a plan into effect; or a tool.
8. ImpotentSSAT vocabularyPowerless or unable to act effectively.
9. ImpugnSSAT vocabularyTo challenge or attack as false.
10. InaneSSAT vocabularyFoolish, silly, or empty of meaning.
11. InaugurateSSAT vocabularyTo formally begin or introduce.
12. IncandescentSSAT vocabularyGlowing with heat or brilliance.
13. IncantationSSAT vocabularyA chant or spoken spell.
14. IncenseSSAT vocabularyTo make very angry; or fragrant material burned for scent.
15. IncessantSSAT vocabularyContinuing without interruption.
16. IncipientSSAT vocabularyJust beginning to appear.
17. IncisiveSSAT vocabularySharp, clear, and perceptive.
18. IncongruousSSAT vocabularyOut of place or not fitting together.
19. IncorrigibleSSAT vocabularyUnable to be corrected or reformed.
20. IncrementSSAT vocabularyA small increase or addition.

Exercise 1: Matching

Match each word with the correct definition.

Words

  1. Immutable _____
  2. Impartial _____
  3. Impeccable _____
  4. Imperial _____
  5. Impervious _____
  6. Impenetrable _____
  7. Implement _____
  8. Impotent _____
  9. Impugn _____
  10. Inane _____
  11. Inaugurate _____
  12. Incandescent _____
  13. Incantation _____
  14. Incense _____
  15. Incessant _____
  16. Incipient _____
  17. Incisive _____
  18. Incongruous _____
  19. Incorrigible _____
  20. Increment _____
A. Continuing without interruption.
B. Out of place or not fitting together.
C. Fair and unbiased.
D. Not allowing passage; unaffected by something.
E. To put a plan into effect; or a tool.
F. Unable to be corrected or reformed.
G. To formally begin or introduce.
H. To challenge or attack as false.
I. A chant or spoken spell.
J. Sharp, clear, and perceptive.
K. Foolish, silly, or empty of meaning.
L. Unchangeable.
M. Impossible to pass through or understand.
N. Powerless or unable to act effectively.
O. Just beginning to appear.
P. Glowing with heat or brilliance.
Q. Flawless or without fault.
R. Related to an empire or emperor.
S. A small increase or addition.
T. To make very angry; or fragrant material burned for scent.
Show Matching Answer Key

1-L, 2-C, 3-Q, 4-R, 5-D, 6-M, 7-E, 8-N, 9-H, 10-K, 11-G, 12-P, 13-I, 14-T, 15-A, 16-O, 17-J, 18-B, 19-F, 20-S

Exercise 2: Gap Filling

Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

incongruous, increment, impugn, immutable, incantation, incense, inane, impotent, inaugurate, incandescent, impartial, incipient, impeccable, impenetrable, incorrigible, impervious, implement, incessant, incisive, imperial
  1. The unfair penalty seemed to _____ the crowd.
  2. The mayor will _____ the new library on Saturday.
  3. An _____ judge must listen to both sides.
  4. The lawyer tried to _____ the witness's honesty.
  5. The principal promised to _____ the new tutoring plan by Monday.
  6. The app saves progress after each small _____.
  7. The club noticed _____ interest in chess after the tournament.
  8. The raincoat was _____ to water.
  9. Without evidence, the complaint felt _____.
  10. Her _____ question exposed the weakness in the argument.
  11. Sneakers looked _____ with his formal suit.
  12. The joke sounded _____ during a serious announcement.
  13. The _____ prankster kept joking after three warnings.
  14. The museum displayed an _____ crown.
  15. The fog was so thick it seemed _____.
  16. Her piano performance was nearly _____.
  17. The deadline was _____; no late work would be accepted.
  18. The fantasy novel began with a mysterious _____.
  19. The _____ noise from the hallway made studying difficult.
  20. The candle gave an _____ glow in the dark room.
Show Gap Filling Answer Key

1. Incense, 2. Inaugurate, 3. Impartial, 4. Impugn, 5. Implement, 6. Increment, 7. Incipient, 8. Impervious, 9. Impotent, 10. Incisive, 11. Incongruous, 12. Inane, 13. Incorrigible, 14. Imperial, 15. Impenetrable, 16. Impeccable, 17. Immutable, 18. Incantation, 19. Incessant, 20. Incandescent

Exercise 3: Paragraph Using All Words

Read the paragraph and notice how each vocabulary word is used in context.

In one busy school week, every conversation seemed to introduce a new vocabulary word. Without evidence, the complaint felt Impotent. The Incorrigible prankster kept joking after three warnings. The fantasy novel began with a mysterious Incantation. The candle gave an Incandescent glow in the dark room. The raincoat was Impervious to water. The fog was so thick it seemed Impenetrable. Her Incisive question exposed the weakness in the argument. The unfair penalty seemed to Incense the crowd. The Incessant noise from the hallway made studying difficult. Sneakers looked Incongruous with his formal suit. The deadline was Immutable; no late work would be accepted. An Impartial judge must listen to both sides. The principal promised to Implement the new tutoring plan by Monday. The museum displayed an Imperial crown. The mayor will Inaugurate the new library on Saturday. The joke sounded Inane during a serious announcement. Her piano performance was nearly Impeccable. The lawyer tried to Impugn the witness's honesty. The app saves progress after each small Increment. The club noticed Incipient interest in chess after the tournament.

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