100 Words High Schoolers Should Know Pt 5

inculcate

(v) instill by persistent instruction; to teach by frequent instruction / repetition

infrastructure

(n) the basic system or underlying structure of an organization

interpolate

(v) to insert / introduce between other elements or parts

irony

(n) the use of words to express something different from & often opposite to their literal meaning (3 types)

jejune

(adj) not interesting; dull

kinetic

(adj) of, relating to, or produced by motion / relating to or exhibiting kinesis

kowtow

(v) to kneel & touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in china

laissez-faire

(n) an economic doctrine that opposes governmental regulation of / interference in commerce beyong the minimum necessary for free-enterprise system

lexicon

(n) a dictionary / a stock of terms used in a particular profession, subject, or style

loquacious

(adj) very talkative; garrulous