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C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
Der Schüler wurde für einen kleinen Verstoß gegen die Schulregeln bestraft.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Ihr unbezwingbarer Geist inspirierte andere, für Gerechtigkeit zu kämpfen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

immoderat
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Er hat eine immoderate Liebe zu Süßigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

unüberlegt
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Es wäre unüberlegt, sie öffentlich zu kritisieren.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

Schneidezahn
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
Der Zahnarzt stellte fest, dass sein oberer linker Schneidezahn abgebrochen war.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
Er kritisierte heftig die Korruption in der Regierung.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

innerhalb der Institution
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
Die Universität organisiert jedes Semester intramurale Sportwettkämpfe.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

unversöhnlich, stur, hartnäckig
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
Seine intransigente Haltung verzögerte die Vereinbarung.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

die Wahrheit, Gültigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit einer Aussage oder Absicht bestreiten
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen anzufechten.
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

gotteslästerlich; ungläubig
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
Die gotteslästerliche Handlung schockierte die religiöse Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

Kälte
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Es war eine deutliche Kälte in seiner Stimme.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

Interregnum
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Das Land erlebte Instabilität während des Interregnums nach dem Tod des Königs.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

Unvernunft; Nachlässigkeit; Leichtsinn
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Seine finanzielle Unvernunft führte in nur zwei Jahren zur Insolvenz.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

unerfahren
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
Die unerfahrene Bedienung der Maschine verursachte mehrere Fehler.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

Isthmus
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Der Panamakanal verläuft durch den Isthmus von Panama.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

beleuchten
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
Die aufgehende Sonne illuminierte die Gipfel der Berge.
C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

betrinken
Meaning
to intoxicate; to make someone drunk
Example
The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.
Der starke Wein war genug, um sogar den erfahrensten Trinker zu betrunken.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

Inkongruenz
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
Die Inkongruenz seiner fröhlichen Stimmung während der Beerdigung erschreckte alle.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogativ
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Der interrogative Ton des Anwalts machte den Zeugen unwohl.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

innerhalb der Zelle
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Das Medikament wirkt, indem es intrazelluläre Bakterien anvisiert.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

zurechnen
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Sie imputierten den Erfolg des Unternehmens auf gute Führung.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

aufdringlich bitten
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Sie bat aufdringlich um eine Gehaltserhöhung bei ihrem Chef, bis er schließlich nachgab.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

durchtränken / schwängern
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Methode, um das Material mit Harz zu imprägnieren.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

einsetzen
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
Der Vorstand entschied, sie als neue Direktorin zu installieren.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ehrenlos; niederträchtig; gemein
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Seine ehrenlosen Taten verrieten das Vertrauen seiner Freunde.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

Beleuchtung
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
Die Lampe fungierte als Beleuchtung in der dunklen Höhle.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

niedriges Land entlang eines Flusses, normalerweise fruchtbar und flach
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Die Bauern bauten Ernten auf dem fruchtbaren Intervallland am Fluss an.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

ohne Testament gestorben
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Sie ist ohne Testament gestorben, daher wurde ihr Vermögen nach dem Gesetz verteilt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Das Paar trennte sich aufgrund unversöhnlicher Differenzen.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

Unleserlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war berüchtigt für ihre Unleserlichkeit unter dem Apothekenpersonal.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

unvermeidlich
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Bestandteil der menschlichen Existenz.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

Idiosynkrasie
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Eine ihrer Idiosynkrasien war es, beim Arbeiten zu summen.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

Instrumentalist
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
Der Instrumentalist spielte ein schönes Solo auf der Violine.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

Andeutung
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
Die Andeutung des Managers war an seinen Konkurrenten gerichtet.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

sorglos
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Er zuckte sorglos mit den Schultern und ging weg.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
Sie hatte einen unaufhaltsamen Drang zu lachen während der Zeremonie.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

unangemessen
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Seine unangemessene Bemerkung ruinierte die Atmosphäre des Treffens.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

unpraktikabel
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Die Wiederherstellung des Waldes kann unpraktikabel werden, wenn die Zerstörung fortsetzt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

ungesund
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Sie zogen aus dem ungesunden Viertel für ihre Gesundheit heraus
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

Investiturzeremonie
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
Der König hielt eine Investiturzeremonie für den neuen Ritter ab.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

lebenskräftiges rot
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
Der Himmel wurde beim Sonnenuntergang lebendig rot.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illiberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Die Regierung wurde für ihre illiberalen Politiken kritisiert.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

unperfektibel
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Einige menschliche Eigenschaften gelten als unperfektibel.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

ungerecht
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
Die Verteilung der Ressourcen war ungerecht unter den Arbeitern.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

aufnehmen, assimilieren, trinken
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Er versuchte, die Weisheit von seinem Mentor aufzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

eisenholz
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
Der Eisenholzbaum blüht mit kleinen weißen Blumen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

einsperren
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Der Gefangene wurde in einer dunklen Zelle eingesperrt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

religiöses Bild oder Symbol
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
Die Kirche zeigte ein wunderschön gemaltes Ikon der Jungfrau Maria.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

ungemütlich
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Wir mussten während der Reise in einem ungemütlichen Zimmer bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

unangebracht
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Es wäre unangebracht, ohne gründliche Recherche zu investieren.
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.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

ineinandergreifen
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Die Zahnräder greifen ineinander, um eine reibungslose Bewegung der Maschine zu gewährleisten.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
Der Fehler geschah durch reine Unachtsamkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

unwiederbringlich
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Die Dokumente wurden nach dem Brand auf unwiederbringliche Weise verloren.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

verzücken
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Er war von ihrer Schönheit verzaubert.
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.
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 /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 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

untrennbar
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Die beiden Freunde teilten ein untrennbares Band.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

uncompressibel
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Flüssigkeiten gelten im Allgemeinen als uncompressibel.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

insofern
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
Insofern du ihr Lehrer bist, solltest du sie sorgfältig anleiten.
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 /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

Spalt
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
Das Licht filterte durch die schmalen Spalten der Wand.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

unverletzlich
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Menschenrechte gelten in modernen Demokratien als unverletzlich.
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.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

Strahlung
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Die Strahlung der Sonne zur Mittagszeit war überwältigend.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

einnehmen
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Der Patient muss das Medikament mit Wasser einnehmen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

undurchsichtig
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Farbtönen war fast undurchsichtig.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

zweifellos
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.
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 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

einpflanzen
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Eltern sollten ihren Kindern gute Werte einpflanzen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

ungezogen
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Sein ungezogenes Benehmen schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Team zu leiten, führte zu ernsthaften Problemen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

beständig bitten
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
Das Kind beständigte seine Mutter um ein neues Spielzeug.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

kindlich
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein kindliches Verhalten peinigte alle in der Besprechung.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

beerdigen
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
Sie beschlossen, den Soldaten mit allen Ehren zu beerdigen.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

feindlich / ungünstig
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
Die Politik war ungünstig für das Wirtschaftswachstum des Landes.
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 /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

unzerlegbar
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
Der Bruch 3/7 ist unzerlegbar.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.