Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C1
/ɪˈnuːm(ə)rəbəl/

Too many to be counted.

"She has innumerable memories of her childhood."

adjective C1
/ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

"His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly."

adjective C1
/ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

Excessive or unusually large in degree.

"She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone."

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adjective C1
/ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

"Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs."

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inquest

noun C1
/ˈɪnkwest/

A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.

"The inquest revealed the cause of the accident."

noun C1
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

"The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.

"The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality

"The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity."

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insatiable

adjective C1
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

"Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library."

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inscribe

verb C1
/ɪnˈskraɪb/

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

"They inscribed her name on the trophy."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

"The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

"He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

Unable to be separated or always together.

"The two friends have been inseparable since childhood."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

the action of inserting something into something else

"The insertion of the new data was completed successfully."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

"The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust."

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noun C1
ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

"His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem."

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noun C1
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

"He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

"He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications."

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insistent

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

"The child was insistent on getting a new toy."

adjective C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

"The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/

the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy

"The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

unable to pay debts owed

"The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations."

Insomnia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/

the condition of being unable to sleep

"She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work."

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instable

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

"The instable political situation worried foreign investors."

adjective C1
/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

Happening immediately, without any delay.

"The change in temperature was almost instantaneous."

verb C1
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

"He was accused of instigating the riot."

noun C1
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

"The police identified him as the instigator of the violence."

verb C1
/ɪnˈstɪl/

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

"Parents try to instill good values in their children."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

"His instinctive reaction saved his life."

verb C1
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

"The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction

"The lecture was highly instructive and engaging."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

"The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions."

noun C1
/ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

"The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

"The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

"The heat during the summer was insufferable."

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noun C1
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

The state of not being enough or not being adequate.

"The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds."

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insular

adjective C1
/ˈɪnsjələr/

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

"The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders."

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insulate

verb C1
/ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

"The house was insulated to reduce heating costs."

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noun C1
ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

"Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering."

noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

"The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence."

noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

"The army arrested several insurgents after the attack."

adjective C1
/ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

Too great to be overcome.

"The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

"Trust is an intangible quality in relationships."

noun C1
/ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.

"Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.

"Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise."

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noun C1
ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

"The intensification of climate change requires urgent action."

verb C1
/ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

"The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border."

adjective C1
/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function

"These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily."

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noun C1
/ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

"The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication."

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noun C1
ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

"The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation."