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I: SAT Words
impassioned (im PASH ind) adj. filled with, feeling, or showing very strong 129
feeling; passionate; ardent; fiery
• The father made an impassioned plea to the kidnappers to release his
daughter unharmed.
• The governor was impassioned in his appeal for people to donate blood to
help the accident victims.
[-ly adv.]
imperceptible (IM poer SEP ti bl) adj. barely noticeable; not clearly distinct to
the mind or the senses; very subtle
• The difference in flavors between the two brands of cola is almost
imperceptible.
• Though imperceptible to some, there are differences in the sound quality of
a bassoon’s high register and an oboe’s low one.
[imperceptibly* adv.]

QUICK REVIEW #44
Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.
1. idiosyncrasy a. shock
2. ignore b. suppose
3. illusory c. excessive
4. illustrate d. engross

5. imagine e. ardent
6. imitate f. peculiarity
7. immerse g. reveal
8. immoderate h. subtle
9. impact i. clarify
10. impart j. neglect
11. impassioned k. emulate
12. imperceptible l. unreal