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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 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 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 /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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

idolátrico
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
La antigua tribu era conocida por sus prácticas idolátricas.
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 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
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 /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

immodestia
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono de immodestia.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

imprudente
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Sería imprudente criticarlos abiertamente.
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 /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 /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

intervencionismo
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
El intervencionismo del banco central ayudó a estabilizar la inflación.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

inesencial
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
El informe elimina los detalles inesenciales para mantenerse enfocado.
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 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

encantación
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
El mago recitó una encantación para invocar los espíritus.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

incorregible
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Él es un optimista incorregible que nunca pierde la esperanza.
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 /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

insolencia
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
El maestro se sorprendió por la insolencia del estudiante.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

ira, enojo
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
La nueva política provocó la ira de los empleados.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

incinerar
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
La ciudad decidió incinerar los desechos médicos por seguridad.
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.
Los arbustos de ixora de color rojo brillante alineaban el camino hacia el jardín tropical.
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 /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantil
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento infantil avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
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 /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

incontinente
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
El paciente era incontinente después de la cirugía.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

incomprensible
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
El concepto era tan abstracto que parecía incomprensible para la mayoría de los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

imponderable
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
El resultado de las elecciones depende de muchos factores imponderables.
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 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

insensible
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
La crueldad insensible del dictador sorprendió al mundo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

cobertura externa
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
La serpiente pierde su cobertura externa a medida que crece.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

momento inoportuno
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Su llamada llegó en el momento más inoportuno.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incómodo
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Tuvimos que quedarnos en una habitación incómoda durante el viaje.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

indeciso
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Él se quedó indeciso en el cruce de caminos, sin saber qué camino tomar.
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 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

insurrección
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
El ejército fue llamado para sofocar la insurrección.
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 /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 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 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

felicidad
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

terreno bajo a lo largo de un río, generalmente fértil y plano
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.
Los agricultores cultivaron cosechas en el intervalo fértil junto al río.
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 /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

interrumpir
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
La lluvia se interrumpiría y luego comenzaría de nuevo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
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 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

embrollo
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
El embrollo político duró meses sin resolución.
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 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 /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

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

indubitably

indudablemente
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Ella es indudablemente la mejor candidata para el trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

indigencia
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
La caridad se fundó para ayudar a las personas que viven en indigencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

incandescente
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
La lámpara incandescente iluminó todo el salón.
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 /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 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

invable
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Restaurar el bosque puede volverse inviable si la destrucción continúa.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

inequitativo
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
La distribución de recursos fue inequitativa entre los trabajadores.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idólatra
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
El rey fue criticado por su devoción idólatra hacia la riqueza.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
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 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

inmutable
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Él es un lector inmutable que pasa horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
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 /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 /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

incipiente
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
El poeta utilizó expresiones incipientes para describir el amanecer de la creación.
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 /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

imbecilidad
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
El plan fue abandonado debido a su pura imbecilidad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

hendidura
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
La luz se filtró a través de las estrechas hendiduras de la pared.
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 /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 /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 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

istmo
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.
El Canal de Panamá corta a través del Istmo de Panamá.
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

endurecer
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
Años de dificultades induraron su espíritu.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

inadecuado
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Su comentario inadecuado arruinó el ambiente de la reunión.
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 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 /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 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

incontrovertible
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
La evidencia era incontrovertible y demostró su inocencia.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

poco a poco
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
El viejo castillo cayó poco a poco en ruinas.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

inconvencible
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Ella permaneció inconvencible a pesar de todos nuestros argumentos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

indeterminado
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
El proyecto se retrasó por un tiempo indeterminado.
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 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 /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 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

invocación
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
La ceremonia comenzó con una invocación a los dioses.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidez
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato tenía invalidez.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

icthología
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Obtuvo un título en ictiología en la universidad.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

inculpar
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
La evidencia parecía inculpar al sospechoso en el crimen.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

insistir persistentemente
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Ella insistió persistentemente a su jefe por un aumento hasta que finalmente accedió.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflicto interno
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
El conflicto interno debilitó la organización desde dentro
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumar
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ellos inhumaron al guerrero con todos los honores.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

irreconciliable
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
La pareja se separó debido a diferencias irreconciliables.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

ceremonia de investidura
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
El rey celebró una ceremonia de investidura para el nuevo caballero.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

desarmónico
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Los sonidos desarmónicos del piano roto hicieron que todos se cubrieran los oídos.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importuno
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
El vendedor importuno siguió llamando a pesar de las repetidas negativas.
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

impío; blasfemo
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
El acto impío sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa.
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 /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 /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 /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 /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

irradiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
La irradiancia del sol al mediodía era abrumadora.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inundación
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ciudad sufrió una grave inundación después de las fuertes lluvias.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

adoctrinar
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.
El régimen trató de adoctrinar a la juventud con propaganda.
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

irascible
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
Su naturaleza irascible a menudo lo metía en problemas.
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 /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesor
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Él actuó como un intercesor para resolver el conflicto entre las dos familias.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indecoroso
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Su comportamiento indecoroso sorprendió a la audiencia.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

en la medida en que
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
En la medida en que eres su maestro, deberías guiarlos cuidadosamente.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

irreverente
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
Su humor irreverente a menudo sorprendía a las audiencias tradicionales.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

irreducible
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
La fracción 3/7 es irreducible.
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 /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

inalienable
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
La libertad de expresión es un derecho inalienable.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

inexorable
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
El inexorable aumento de la tecnología está cambiando cada aspecto de la vida.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipiente
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
La tormenta incipiente hizo que el cielo se volviera oscuro y pesado.
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 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 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
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 /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.