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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.
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

Interdependenz
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
Die Interdependenz der Länder führte zu mehr Zusammenarbeit.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

unendlich
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
Das Treffen schien unendlich und ermüdend.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

krank; unwohl; in schlechter Gesundheit
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
Er fühlte sich krank und entschied sich, von der Arbeit zu Hause zu bleiben.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

ineligibel; nicht qualifiziert; ungeeignet
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
Studenten mit schlechten Noten sind für das Stipendienprogramm nicht qualifiziert.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironisch
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihr ironischer Ton machte alle unwohl.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

unzweifelbar
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
Es ist unzweifelbar, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

Inaktivität
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Längere Inaktivität kann die körperliche und geistige Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

Komplexität
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
Die Komplexität des Designs beeindruckte alle.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

indoktrinieren
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
Das Regime versuchte, die Jugend mit Propaganda zu indoktrinieren.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

verfluchen
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
Die alte Frau verfluchte ihre Feinde mit dunklen Worten.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

Unnachgiebigkeit
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Die Verhandlungen scheiterten aufgrund der Unnachgiebigkeit beider Parteien.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

gutgläubig
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Ihr gutgläubiges Lächeln zeigte ihre wahre Freundlichkeit.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideologisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Die beiden Parteien sind durch tiefgehende ideologische Unterschiede geteilt.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

Nachahmer
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Er wurde als Nachahmer beliebter Sänger berühmt.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

Verantwortungslosigkeit
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
Der Unfall wurde durch seine Verantwortungslosigkeit bei der Arbeit verursacht.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.
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 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirekt
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
Die Politik beeinflusste kleine Unternehmen indirekt.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

Anweisung
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisung sorgfältig, bevor Sie die Maschine benutzen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

Glück
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

innehrent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Es gibt inhärente Risiken bei Extremsportarten.
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

Bild; Darstellung; Abbild; Vorstellung
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
Das Unternehmen arbeitete hart daran, sein öffentliches Bild nach dem Skandal zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

Unbeweglichkeit
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Unbeweglichkeit in ihren Beinen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

Schwäche; Krankheit; Gebrechlichkeit
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters und verschiedener Gebrechen blieb er geistig scharf und wachsam.
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

unmerklich
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
Die Veränderungen in seinem Verhalten waren anfangs unmerklich.
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

ärgern
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute ohne anzurufen zu spät kommen.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

Glück
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

Inkonstanz
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
Die Inkonstanz des Wetters erschwert die Planung.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

berüchtigt
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
Der Diktator war berüchtigt für seine Grausamkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

unverletzlich
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
Die Verfassung garantiert jedem Bürger bestimmte unverletzliche Rechte.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsiv, spontan
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Sie traf eine impulsive Entscheidung, das Auto zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

unwesentlich
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
Die bereitgestellten Beweise waren unwesentlich und wenig überzeugend.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

installieren
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Er hat die neue Software auf seinem Computer installiert.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Die leuchtend roten Ixora-Büsche säumten den Weg zum tropischen Garten.
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 /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

unhörbar
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Ihre Stimme war fast unhörbar über dem Lärm.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

gewöhnen
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Soldaten gewöhnten sich schnell an die harten Bedingungen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

irisierend
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Sie trug ein irisierendes Kleid, das im Licht funkelte.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

Anklageschrift
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
Die Anklageschrift beschuldigte das Unternehmen mehrfacher Verstöße.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

induktiv
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete induktives Denken, um eine Hypothese zu formulieren.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

Hindernisse
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
Wirtschaftliche Hindernisse behindern oft die soziale Entwicklung.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

Insekt
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
Der Schmetterling ist ein schönes Insekt, das von Blume zu Blume fliegt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

unendlich
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
Das Universum scheint sich ins Unendliche auszudehnen.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Dieser Ort ist ideal für ein Picknick.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

unbedacht
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
Es war unbedacht von ihm, den Plan in der Öffentlichkeit zu erwähnen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

nachsichtig
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Die nachsichtige Mutter ließ ihr Kind lange aufbleiben.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolieren
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
Der Herausgeber interpolierte einen fehlenden Absatz in das Manuskript.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über Menschenrechte.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

Unsicherheit
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Ihre Unsicherheit ließ sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifeln.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
Das plötzliche Verschwinden der Datei war unverständlich.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

nicht brennbar
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Dieses Material ist incombustibel und sicher für den Bau.
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 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

eröffnend
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Der Präsident hielt seine Eröffnungsrede.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inklusiv
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
Inklusives Wachstum kommt allen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen zugute.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

ärgerlich
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
In einer langen Schlange zu warten ist eine der ärgerlichsten Aufgaben.
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

Isotop
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
Kohlenstoff-14 ist ein radioaktives Isotop, das in der Fossilien-Datierung verwendet wird.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

vermitteln
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
Der Lehrer vermittelte wertvolles Wissen an seine Schüler.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

Installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
Die Installation des Unterseekabels ist fast abgeschlossen.
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.
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 /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

behindern
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
Mangel an Mitteln kann das Wachstum von Unternehmen behindern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

albtraumhafte Last
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
Die Schulden wurden zu einer albtraumhaften Last, die schwer auf der Familie lastete.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

Unterlassungsverfügung
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
Das Gericht erließ eine Unterlassungsverfügung, um das Unternehmen daran zu hindern, den Fluss zu verschmutzen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

intervenieren
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Sie hat beim Lehrer eingegriffen, um ihrem Bruder eine weitere Chance zu geben.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

Binnen
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Binnenverkehr fördert den lokalen Handel.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Indigene Traditionen
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Die indigenen Traditionen in den Chittagong Hill Tracts sind einzigartig.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

unbestimmt
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
Das Treffen wurde auf einen unbestimmten Zeitraum verschoben.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

Kruste
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Die alten Rohre waren aufgrund einer starken Verkrustung von Mineralien blockiert.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

einschließen
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
Der Preis schließt alle Steuern ein.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

instruktor
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
Der Fahrlehrer war sehr geduldig mit den neuen Schülern.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

bewegen
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ihre Neugier trieb sie dazu, die mysteriöse Kiste zu öffnen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

Absicht
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Ihre Absicht war es, das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

engstirnig, inselbezogen
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
Die Gemeinschaft wurde für ihre insularen Einstellungen gegenüber Außenseitern kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

Überschwemmung
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
Die Stadt litt unter einer schweren Überschwemmung nach den starken Regenfällen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

Erbe
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Sie wurde die Erbin des Familienvermögens.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

jemanden formell in eine Position, Organisation oder ein Amt aufnehmen
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Sie wurde in die Ehrenvereinigung der Universität aufgenommen.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Seine Hände waren nach der Schlacht mit Blut befleckt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

Infusion
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
Sie bereitete eine beruhigende Infusion aus Kamillentee zu.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

innere Bedeutung
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
Die Intension des Wortes 'Hund' umfasst, ein Säugetier und domestiziert zu sein.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
Der Schokoladenkuchen war absolut unwiderstehlich.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

ungeeignet; unpassend
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Sein Kommentar war für das formelle Meeting unpassend.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initiiert
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Das Projekt wurde initiiert, um die marine Biodiversität zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

Interkonnektivität
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
Der Aufstieg der Interkonnektivität hat die weltweite Kommunikation verändert.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

Abzeichen
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Der Soldat trug stolz das Abzeichen seines Regiments.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
Das Kind hatte einen imaginären Freund, mit dem es jeden Tag sprach.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

Illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Der Magier erschuf eine spektakuläre Illusion, die den Elefanten verschwinden ließ.