Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌɪnˈvɜːrs/

Opposite in position, direction, order, or effect.

"There is an inverse relationship between price and demand."

adverb
/ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

"The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market."

noun
/ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

"In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis."

verb
/ɪnˈvɜːrt/

To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.

"He inverted the glass to let the water drain out."

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verb
/ɪnˈvɛst/

to put money, time, or effort into something with the expectation of achieving a benefit

"He decided to invest in real estate to secure his future."

verb
/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

"The police will investigate the incident thoroughly."

noun
/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

"The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud."

noun
/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

"The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene."

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verb
ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

"Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth."

noun
/ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

"The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight."

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noun
/ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/

the action or process of putting money, time, or resources into something for future benefit

"Her investment in technology startups has paid off well."

noun
/ɪnˈvɛstər/

a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

"The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money."

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adjective
/ɪnˈvɛtərət/

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

"He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day."

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adjective
/ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

"The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees."

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verb
/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

to give strength, energy, or vitality to something or someone

"A short walk in the fresh air will invigorate you."

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invincible

adjective
/ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

too powerful to be defeated or overcome

"The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row."

adjective
/ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

"Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies."

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inviolate

adjective
/ɪnˈvaɪələt/

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

"The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries."

adjective
/ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl/

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

"The stars became invisible as the sun rose."

noun
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

"She sent me an invitation to her wedding."

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invite

verb
/ɪnˈvaɪt/

to ask someone to come to a place or event

"She invited her friends to the party."

verb
/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

"She was invited to the party."

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invitor

noun
/ɪnˈvaɪtər/

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

"The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance."

noun
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

"The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods."

noun
/ˈɪnvɔɪs/

a list of goods sent or services provided, with the amount due for payment

"The company sent an invoice for the delivered products."

verb
/ɪnˈvoʊk/

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

"The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client."

adjective
/ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

done without will or conscious control

"He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise."

noun
/ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

"The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow."

verb
/ɪnˈvɑːlv/

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

"The project will involve several departments working together."

adjective
/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

complicated or engaged in something

"She was deeply involved in community service."

noun
/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

the act of taking part in something

"His involvement in the project was crucial."

adjective
/ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

"The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack."

adverb
/ˈɪnwərdli/

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

"She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried."

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iota

noun
/aɪˈoʊtə/

An extremely small amount.

"He did not show an iota of fear."

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iraqi

adjective/noun
/ɪˈrɑːki/

relating to Iraq or its people

"The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse."

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adjective
/ɪˈræsɪbl/

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

"His irascible nature often got him into trouble."

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irate

adjective
/aɪˈreɪt/

Extremely angry.

"The customer became irate after waiting for hours."

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ire

noun
/aɪər/

intense anger or rage

"The new policy provoked the ire of the employees."

noun
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

"The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence."

adjective
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

"She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light."

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irish

adjective/noun
/ˈaɪrɪʃ/

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

"The Irish countryside is very beautiful."

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irk

verb
/ɜːrk/

to annoy or irritate someone

"It irks me when people are late without calling."

adjective
/ˈɜːrksəm/

annoying or irritating

"Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks."

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iron

noun/verb
/ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

"He used an iron to smooth his shirt."

adjective
/ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

"The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers."

adjective
/aɪˈrɒnɪk/

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

"It is ironic that the fire station burned down."

adjective
/aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

"Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable."

adverb
/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

"Ironically, the fire station burned down."

noun
/ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

"The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers."

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irony

noun
/ˈaɪrəni/

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

"The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize."