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C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

arm
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Er wuchs in einer armen Familie auf.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

Weihrauch / erzürnen
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
Der Duft von Weihrauch füllte den Tempel, aber seine unhöflichen Worte erzürnten sie.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

entschädigen
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stimmte zu, den Kunden für die Schäden zu entschädigen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

Fleiß
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Sein Fleiß brachte ihm eine Beförderung bei der Arbeit ein.
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

unschuldige junge Frau
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Sie spielte die Rolle der unschuldigen jungen Frau im Stück mit viel Charme.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

unschuldig; rein; harmlos
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
Das unschuldige Kind hatte keine Ahnung, dass ihre Eltern eine Überraschungsparty planten.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

augenblicklich
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Er antwortete im Augenblick ohne zu zögern.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

Impuls; plötzlicher Drang
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid im Impuls und bereute später den Kauf.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

Vorstellungskraft; kreative Fähigkeit
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
Die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder ermöglicht es ihnen, eine Pappbox in ein Raumschiff oder ein Schloss zu verwandeln.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

Trunkenheit
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Seine häufige Trunkenheit führte zum Verlust seiner Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

unleserlich
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war fast unleserlich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

befallen
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
Das alte Haus war von Ratten befallen.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

wirksam
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Ihre wirksame Rede bewegte das Publikum, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

lebensloses Objekt
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
Das Museum war voller lebloser Objekte aus alten Zeiten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

Irreverenz
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Seine Witze über Religion zeigten Irreverenz gegenüber den heiligen Traditionen.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

verbieten
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
Das Gericht beschloss, den Verkauf der illegalen Waren zu verbieten.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Die Behandlung war ineffektiv bei der Heilung der Krankheit.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

sofort
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Sie antwortete sofort auf den Notruf.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

Glück
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

falsch; ungenau; fehlerhaft
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
Die Wettervorhersage war gestern ungenau.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

unbedeutend
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
Der Fehler war geringfügig und unbedeutend.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

Anreiz
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
Das Unternehmen bot einen Bonus als Anreiz für die Mitarbeiter an.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

Interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete Interpolation, um die fehlenden Datenpunkte vorherzusagen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implodieren
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
Das alte Gebäude implodierte während der Abrissarbeiten.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

Intelligenzija
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
Die Intelligenzija spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bildung der öffentlichen Meinung.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

Infrarotstrahlung
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
Die Infrarotstrahlung der Kerze füllte den dunklen Raum.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

Glück
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

Infiltration, heimlicher Zugang
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
Cybersicherheit verhindert die Infiltration in sensible Daten.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Das Konzept war so abstrakt, dass es für die meisten Studenten unverständlich schien.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

international
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Internationale Standards verbessern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indikativ
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Sein Ton war indikativ für seine Frustration.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

unbestimmt
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
Das Projekt wurde für eine unbestimmte Zeit verzögert.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Der Kriminelle verbrachte Jahre der Inhaftierung für seine Verbrechen.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interessiert
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Sie ist sehr interessiert daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

Hindernis
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln ist ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

unstillbar
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Er hatte ein unstillbares Verlangen nach Macht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

ungenießbar
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Die Pilze waren giftig und völlig ungenießbar.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
Die buddhistische Philosophie betont die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

Ohnmacht, Unfähigkeit
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
Die Ohnmacht der Regierung angesichts der Krise frustrierte die Bevölkerung.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

anstiften
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Aufstand anzustiften.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

Glück
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirieren
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis strebt danach, zukünftige Generationen zu inspirieren.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Er ist intolerant gegenüber jeder Meinung, die sich von seiner eigenen unterscheidet.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

Der Prozess der Bildung und Entwicklung neuer Ideen oder Konzepte durch kreatives Denken und Brainstorming.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
Das Team nahm an Ideations-Sitzungen teil, um neue Produktideen zu entwickeln.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
Der unaufhaltsame Aufstieg der Technologie verändert jeden Aspekt des Lebens.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

aufstand
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
Die Armee wurde gerufen, um den Aufstand zu unterdrücken.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

Instinkt
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Vögel bauen ihre Nester aus Instinkt.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

ärgern
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Wenn du deine Augen reibst, kann es sie reizen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

tadellos
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
Der Richter war bekannt für seine tadellose Integrität.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

irreverent
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
Sein irreverenter Humor schockierte oft traditionelle Zuschauer.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

Intonation
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Die richtige Intonation verbessert die Klarheit einer Rede.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

drinnen
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Wegen des Regens blieben alle drinnen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

unwesentlich
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
Der Bericht entfernt alle unwesentlichen Details, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infizieren
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Das Virus kann gesunde Menschen schnell infizieren.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

verarmen
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
Der lange Krieg hat die ganze Nation verarmt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

erfinderisch
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
Der Erfinder war bekannt für seine erfinderischen Lösungen für alltägliche Probleme.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

Inkarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Der Mönch wurde als die Inkarnation des Mitgefühls betrachtet.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

Betrüger; Hochstapler
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
Der Imposter überzeugte alle, dass er ein Arzt war, bis seine falschen Qualifikationen entdeckt wurden.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationär
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle der inflationären Drücke.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

Introversion
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Ihre Introversion machte es ihr schwer, große Partys zu genießen.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

zwischenmenschlich
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Er hat ausgezeichnete zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten und kommt gut mit anderen aus.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

unverteidbar
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Die Bemerkungen des Ministers wurden von der Öffentlichkeit als unverteidbar angesehen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

von schlechter Natur
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Er machte eine Bemerkung von schlechter Natur über seinen Kollegen.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

unabhängig
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Eine unabhängige Institution sorgt für Transparenz in der Regierungsführung.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

Zorn, Wut
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
Die neue Politik erregte den Zorn der Mitarbeiter.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

Anrufung
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
Die Zeremonie begann mit einer Anrufung der Götter.
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

Einzug
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, die richtige Einrückung in ihren Aufsätzen zu verwenden.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

Einladender
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
Der Einladende begrüßte die Gäste am Eingang.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

unüberlegt
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
Es war inkogitant von ihm, so einen unhöflichen Kommentar zu machen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensiv
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Sie besuchte einen intensiven Englischkurs, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

unerträglich
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
Die Hitze war unerträglich während der langen Reise.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Artikel
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Jeder Artikel auf der Liste muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

stückchenweise
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
Das alte Schloss fiel stückchenweise in Ruinen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

kleine Insel
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
Sie verbrachten ihre Hochzeitsreise auf einer wunderschönen tropischen Insel.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

unvermeidlich
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Teil des Lebens.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

Industrialisierung
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
Die Industrialisierung hat die globale Wirtschaft dramatisch verändert.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

Einführung
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
Der Professor gab eine kurze Einführung, bevor er die Vorlesung begann.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Unauflöslich
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
Die Ehe wurde einst als unauflösliche Bindung betrachtet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

schwach
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
Der schwache alte Mann brauchte Hilfe, um zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

unglücklich
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Die dunklen Wolken schienen für die Hochzeit ungünstig.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

nicht ratsam
Meaning
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
Example
It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.
Es ist nicht ratsam, bei solchem starken Regen zu fahren.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunität
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Eine starke Immunität schützt vor Infektionen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

Empörung
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
Öffentliche Empörung wuchs nach dem ungerechten Urteil.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

eingewurzelt
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
Seine eingewurzelten Gewohnheiten waren schwer zu brechen.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Immunität
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
Der Diktator regierte mit Impunität und ignorierte internationale Gesetze.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sein ungeschicktes Handling der Situation machte sie schlimmer.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.