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C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

más profundo; más personal
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
Ella compartió sus sentimientos más profundos con su amigo más cercano.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

en
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Ella está en la cocina preparando la cena.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

incompleto
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Sus ideas incompletas necesitaban más investigación para ser desarrolladas.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irritar
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Frotarse los ojos puede irritarlos.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inseparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Los dos amigos han sido inseparables desde la infancia.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

inflamar
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Las declaraciones del político sirvieron para inflamar la opinión pública.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

interino
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
Los gobiernos interinos gestionan fases de transición.
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.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

intensificación
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
La intensificación del cambio climático requiere una acción urgente.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

impulsividad
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Su impulsividad lo llevó a tomar decisiones imprudentes.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisición
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
El periodista enfrentó una inquisición del panel sobre sus fuentes.
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.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

idéntico; exactamente igual
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Los gemelos se ven completamente idénticos entre sí.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

inmutable
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Las leyes de la física son consideradas inmutables.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

ingreso
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Su ingreso mensual es suficiente para mantener a su familia.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

inducido
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
La empresa ofreció un bono como incentivo para los empleados.
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 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 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 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Hizo un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfección
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Ella aceptó su imperfección como parte de ser humana.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingenio
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Su ingenio llevó a innovaciones pioneras.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

esto
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Está lloviendo afuera.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

intrépido
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
El intrépido viajero exploró la jungla solo.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inevitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inevitablemente, el equipo enfrentó desafíos durante el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

ininteligible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Su voz era casi ininteligible sobre el ruido.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

incitar
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Fue acusado de incitar el motín.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si llueve mañana, nos quedaremos en casa.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnio
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Su insomnio crónico le dificultaba concentrarse durante las horas de trabajo.
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

incubar
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
La gallina incubará los huevos hasta que eclosionen.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

incoherente
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Su explicación era tan incoherente que nadie pudo seguirla.
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

intrincado
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
El artista creó un patrón intrincado en la pared.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspectar
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Él a menudo se introspecta antes de tomar decisiones importantes.
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

molestar
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Me molesta cuando la gente llega tarde sin llamar.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insuperable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
El equipo enfrentó desafíos insuperables durante la expedición.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

instruir
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Los padres intentan inculcar buenos valores en sus hijos.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

irreverente
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Los chistes irreverentes del comediante ofendieron a algunos de la audiencia.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

incluir
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
El precio incluye todos los impuestos.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

aumentado
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Los ingresos de la compañía aumentaron el año pasado.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

aconteciendo a intervalos de tiempo iguales
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Los oscilaciones del péndulo son isócronos, repitiendo a intervalos iguales.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

interjección
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Palabras como 'wow' y 'ouch' son interjecciones comunes en inglés.
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.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervención
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
La intervención de la ONU fue crucial para resolver el conflicto.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en efecto
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Fue un largo viaje, de hecho.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

heredar
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Ella heredó la casa de su abuela.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

indispensable
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
El agua es indispensable para la supervivencia humana.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

inconveniente
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

felicidad
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

apasionado
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Ella dio un discurso apasionado sobre los derechos humanos.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

instrucciones
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Por favor, siga las instrucciones en la caja.
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.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Los niños pueden ser instrumentales en la construcción de una sociedad mejor.
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

sangría
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que usaran una sangría adecuada en sus ensayos.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironía
Meaning
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
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
La ironía de la situación fue que el ganador olvidó su propio premio.
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 /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 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 /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

interponer
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Él rápidamente se interpuso entre los luchadores para detener la pelea.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incentivo; estímulo
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
La empresa ofreció un incentivo en efectivo a los empleados que superaron sus objetivos de ventas.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

irrespetuoso; sin tener en cuenta
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Todos los estudiantes serán tratados por igual, independientemente de su origen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

insípido
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
La sopa estaba insípida y necesitaba más condimentos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

incorpóreo
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como seres incorpóreos.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

intermedio
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
La obra tuvo un intermedio de veinte minutos.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

instalar
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Él instaló el nuevo software en su computadora.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

indemnizar
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
La compañía de seguros acordó indemnizar al cliente por los daños.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indiferencia; desinterés; apatía
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Su indiferencia por sus estudios resultó en malas calificaciones durante todo el semestre.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

es decir
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Muchos anfibios, es decir, ranas y salamandras, pueden vivir tanto en agua como en tierra.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

interceder
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.
Ella intercedió con el maestro para darle otra oportunidad a su hermano.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalidar
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nueva evidencia puede invalidar el fallo anterior.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

aislación
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
El paciente fue mantenido en aislamiento para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad infecciosa.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implosionar
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
El viejo edificio implosionó durante la demolición.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Su imprudencia financiera llevó a la quiebra en solo dos años.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

impermanencia
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
La filosofía del budismo enfatiza la impermanencia de la vida.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

ilegal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Es ilegal conducir sin una licencia válida.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

irónicamente
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Irónicamente, la estación de bomberos se incendió.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposición; carga; demanda injusta
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
La imposición de nuevos impuestos sin consulta enfureció enormemente a los ciudadanos.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intelectual
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Ella disfruta de discusiones intelectuales sobre filosofía.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

mejoras
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Las mejoras continuas aumentan la productividad.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsivo, de impulso
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Tomó una decisión impulsiva de comprar el coche.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imaginería
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
El uso de imaginería por el poeta dio vida a la escena.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institucional
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
El gobierno hizo varias reformas institucionales en la educación.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

por dentro
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Ella sonrió por fuera, pero por dentro estaba preocupada.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

icthyólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
El icthyólogo descubrió una nueva especie de pez en el río.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implementar
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es esencial implementar políticas educativas para el progreso.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

imponer
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
El gobierno impuso nuevos impuestos sobre los artículos de lujo.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

insurgencia
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
El gobierno luchó por contener la creciente insurgencia.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

desequilibrio
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
El doctor dijo que el mareo del paciente fue causado por un desequilibrio en el oído interno.
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 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 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.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

inaugurado
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
La organización fue inaugurada oficialmente.
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

importante
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
Se deben tomar pasos importantes para abordar la contaminación.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermedio
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Ella está tomando un curso de francés de nivel intermedio.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

intercambiable
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Estas piezas de la máquina son intercambiables, por lo que se pueden reemplazar fácilmente.