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C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

fríamente
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Ella respondió fríamente a su pregunta.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

infrecuencia
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
La infrecuencia de sus reuniones hacía difícil mantener vínculos cercanos.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

cultivo intercalado
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.
El cultivo intercalado puede ayudar a mejorar la fertilidad del suelo y el control de plagas.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

maleducado
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su conducta maleducada dejó a todos sorprendidos en la cena.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilidad
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.
La improbabilidad de ganar la lotería dos veces no la detuvo de comprar boletos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

inexpresable
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
Sintió una alegría inexpresable al enterarse de su éxito.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Su espíritu incoercible inspiró a otros a luchar por la justicia.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

impunidad
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
El dictador gobernó con impunidad, ignorando las leyes internacionales.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigerible; difícil de digerir
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
El pan viejo se volvió duro e indigesto.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacidad
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Su incapacidad mental le impidió tomar decisiones importantes.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrato de servidumbre
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos trabajadores estuvieron bajo un contrato de servidumbre para trabajar en el extranjero.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Su sonrisa ingenua reveló su genuina amabilidad.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

presuntuoso / indecente
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Sus comentarios presuntuosos ofendieron a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

no desviable
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
La atención del juez no podía desviarse del caso.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

ilimitado
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
El universo a menudo se describe como ilimitado.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Escribió un poema dedicado a su enamorada.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

acostumbrado
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Después de años de sufrimiento, ella estaba acostumbrada al dolor.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

ilicitud
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
La iliberalidad de las nuevas leyes alarmó a los ciudadanos.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotérmico
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
El experimento se realizó bajo condiciones isotérmicas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

infernal
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Los trabajadores se quejaron del ruido infernal proveniente del sitio de construcción.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

frialdad
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Había una clara frialdad en su voz.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

inmolar
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Los manifestantes amenazaron con inmolarse frente al edificio.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

imprudencia
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Su imprudencia lo llevó a dificultades financieras.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

interpolación
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.
El científico usó interpolación para predecir los puntos de datos faltantes.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

holgazán
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Él era conocido como un holgazán que desperdiciaba sus días.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

de mal carácter
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Hizo un comentario de mal carácter sobre su colega.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

iliberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
El gobierno fue criticado por sus políticas iliberales.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularidad
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
La insularidad del grupo les impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

un mínimo
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
No mostró ni un mínimo de miedo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiario / provocador
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Las declaraciones incendiarias del político enfurecieron a la multitud.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

incongruencia
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
La incongruencia de su estado de ánimo alegre durante el funeral sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitador
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Se hizo famoso como imitador de cantantes populares.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

inexperto
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
El manejo inexperto de la máquina causó varios errores.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

encarnado
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Ella es la bondad encarnada.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

excesivo
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Él tiene un amor excesivo por los dulces.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
La roca es un objeto insensible sin conciencia.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

indudable
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
Es indudable que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Su estilo de escritura inimitable lo convirtió en una leyenda literaria.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

embarazar / impregnar
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
El científico utilizó un método para impregnar el material con resina.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

diplomacia integradora
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
La diplomacia integradora fortalece las alianzas.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

brillo iridiscente
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Las alas de la mariposa brillaban con brillo iridiscente.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

inundar, abrumar a alguien o algo con cosas o personas que se deben manejar
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
La empresa fue inundada con solicitudes después del anuncio.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

clima inclemente
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
El partido fue cancelado debido al clima inclemente.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

intoxicante
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
El alcohol es el intoxicante más comúnmente usado en muchas culturas.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

iluminar
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
El sol naciente iluminó las cumbres de la montaña.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

indistinguible
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
La diferencia entre los dos tonos era casi indistinguible.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

descuido
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
El error ocurrió por pura inadvertencia.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

inquisidor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
El inquisidor exigió respuestas detalladas del testigo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

inevitable
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

imperdurable; eterno; imperecedero
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
La belleza imperecedera del arte clásico sigue inspirando generaciones.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostil / adverso
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La política era hostil al crecimiento económico del país.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

impracticable
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
El plan parecía impracticable debido a los recursos limitados.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ictíico
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
La pintura del artista tenía una cualidad ictíica.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

impotencia, incapacidad
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
La impotencia del gobierno ante la crisis frustró al pueblo.
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

iconoclasta
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
Era conocido como un iconoclasta que desafiaba las viejas tradiciones.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infiel
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.
En contextos históricos, los cruzados a menudo se referían a sus enemigos como infieles.
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

jovencita inocente
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.
Ella interpretó el papel de la jovencita inocente en la obra con gran encanto.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

inmovilidad
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Después del accidente, sufrió de inmovilidad en sus piernas.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

introducción genética
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
La introgressión juega un papel importante en la mejora de plantas.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

desaconsejable
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Sería desaconsejable invertir sin una investigación adecuada.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

inicial
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
La fase inicial del proyecto fue marcada por una planificación entusiasta.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implícito
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
El significado de la declaración no es directamente claro, pero es implicable por el contexto.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

innato
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Él tiene un sentido innato de lealtad.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
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.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

pequeño diablillo travieso
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
El niño se comportaba como un pequeño diablillo, escondiendo sus juguetes por todas partes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

intransigente, terco, obstinado
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
Su postura intransigente retrasó el acuerdo.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercesión
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
El prisionero fue liberado gracias a la intercesión de líderes influyentes.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

productor
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
El impresario organizó una serie de conciertos para la estrella emergente.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

irrefrenable
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
La constitución garantiza ciertos derechos irrefrenables a cada ciudadano.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

inviolado
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
El antiguo templo permaneció inviolado durante siglos.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnerable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Se pensaba que la fortaleza era invulnerable al ataque.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
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.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envidioso
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Los comentarios envidiosos del gerente crearon tensión entre los empleados.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

entierro
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
El entierro tuvo lugar en el cementerio familiar.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

componer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
El poeta compuso un soneto sincero.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

acostumbrar
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Los soldados rápidamente se acostumbraron a las duras condiciones.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

infracción
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
El estudiante fue castigado por una infracción menor de las reglas escolares.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

instaurar
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
La junta decidió instatarla como la nueva directora.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

pobre
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Creció en una familia pobre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

imposible
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
Tal comportamiento es imposible en el lugar de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

escena idílica
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Su luna de miel fue una escena idílica en una isla tropical.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

ganarse el favor de
Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
Ella intentó ingraciarse con su jefe al elogiarlo con frecuencia.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

iluminati
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.
Muchas teorías de conspiración involucran a los Illuminati como un grupo secreto que controla el mundo.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

idolatrar
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Comenzaron a idolatrar la estatua como una deidad.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implantar
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
El maestro trató de implantar buenos modales en los estudiantes.
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

itinerar
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
El misionero viajó por toda la región para difundir el mensaje.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

criticar duramente
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
Él criticó duramente la corrupción en el gobierno.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

inmiscible
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
El aceite y el agua son líquidos inmiscibles.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imperfectible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Algunas cualidades humanas se consideran imperfectibles.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

ejército imparable
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Los rebeldes temían al ejército imparable que se acercaba a su fortaleza.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

desvergüenza
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
La desvergüenza del estudiante sorprendió a toda la clase.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

costra
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Las viejas tuberías estaban bloqueadas debido a una fuerte incrustación de minerales.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilíada
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Los estudiantes estudiaron la Ilíada para entender la mitología griega y el heroísmo.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

pedir insistentemente
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
El niño importunó a su madre para que le comprara un juguete nuevo.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

islote
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Los pescadores descansaron en un islote pequeño antes de continuar su viaje.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogativo
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
El tono interrogativo del abogado hizo sentir incómodo al testigo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrancia
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Algunos grupos religiosos afirman fuertemente la inerrancia de sus textos sagrados.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

absorber, asimilar, beber
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Intentó absorber la sabiduría de su mentor.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

impiedad
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Su impiedad sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa cuando se burló de sus ceremonias sagradas.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

introducir
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
El doctor introdujo cuidadosamente el instrumento en la herida.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

insignificante
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
La donación no fue insignificante, aunque más pequeña de lo esperado.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

insalubre
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Se mudaron del vecindario insalubre por el bien de su salud
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

irreligioso
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Algunas personas en la comunidad lo consideran irreligioso porque nunca asiste a los servicios religiosos.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

inculcar
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.
Los padres deberían inculcar buenos valores en sus hijos.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

inconstante
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Sus estados de ánimo inconstantes hacían difícil trabajar con él.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

intelectuales
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.
Los intelectuales jugaron un papel clave en la formación de la opinión pública.