Mini-lesson 1

Mini-lesson 3.8

Idea n. concept, notion, thought
Ideal n. model, standard
adj. perfect, model, standard
Idle adj. (1) inactive, unused, inert (2) lazy
Illusion n. fantasy, delusion
Imaginary adj. unreal, fantastic, fictitious
Imaginative adj. creative, original, clever
Immense adj. huge, enormous, massive, colossal
Impair v. damage, injure, spoil
Impartial adj. fair, unbiased, neutral
Implement v. realize, achieve, put into practice, execute
n. tool, utensil, instrument
Incessant adj. constant, ceaseless, continuous
Increment n. increase, amount
Indifferent adj. uncaring, apathetic, unconcerned
Indigenous adj. native
Indispensable adj. necessary, essential, vital, critical
Indistinct adj. unclear, blurry, hazy
Induce v. persuade, convince, coax
Inept adj. incompetent, awkward, clumsy
Inexorable adj. unstoppable
Infamous adj. notorious, shocking
Infinite adj. limitless, endless, boundless
Infinitesimal adj. tiny, minute, minuscule
Ingenious adj. brilliant, imaginative, clever, inventive
Ingenuous adj. native, trusting
Inhabit v. live, dwell, reside, populate
Inhibit v. control, limit, restrain
Initial adj. original, first, beginning, introductory
Innate adj. natural, inborn
Intense adj. powerful, heightened, concentrated
Intricate adj. complicated, complex, involved
Irate adj. angry, furious, upset
Jugged adj. rough, rugged, uneven, irregular
Jeopardy n. danger, hazard, risk, threat
Jolly adj. joyful, happy, cheerful, jovial
Jolt v. shock, jar, shake-up, surprise
n. blow, surprise, shock
Keen adj. (1) sharp, (2) shrewd, clever, bright (3) eager, enthusiastic
Key adj. principal, crucial, important
Knack n. skill, ability, aptitude, talent

Mini-lesson 3.9

Lack v. need, require, not have
n. shortage, absence, scarcity
Lag v. fall behind, go slowly
Lavish adj. luxurious, plentiful, abundant
Lax adj. careless, negligent, loose
Legendary adj. mythical, fabled, famous
Legitimate adj. proper, authentic, valid
Lethargic adj. slow, listless, sluggish, lazy
Likely adj. probable, plausible
Linger v. remain, stay
Link v. join, connect, fasten, bind
n. connection, tie
Long v. desire, fish for
Lucid adj. clear, plain, understandable
Lull v. soothe, calm, quiet
n. pause, break
Lure v. attract, tempt, entice
Lurid adj. shocking, sensational, graphic
Lurk v. prowl, sneak, hike
Luster n. shine, radiance, brightness
Luxurious adj. lavish, elegant, plush
Magnificent adj. majestic, impressive, splendid
Magnitude n. size, extend, amount
Mandatory adj. necessary, obligatory, compulsory
Mar v. damage, ruin, deface, spoil
Memorable adj. unforgettable, impressive, striking
Mend v. fix, repair
Mild adj. gentle, moderate, calm
Mingle v. blend, combine, mix
Minute adj. tiny, minuscule, infinitesimal
Monitor v. observe, watch
Moral adj. honorable, ethical
Morale n. spirit, confidence, attitude
Murky adj. unclear, cloudy
Mysterious adj. puzzling, strange
Mythical adj. legendary, imaginary, fictional