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adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

"The judge's indivertible attention was on the case."

verb C2
/ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

"The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda."

noun C2
/ˈɪndələns/

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

"His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time."

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adjective C2
/ˈɪndələnt/

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

"The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon."

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adjective C2
/ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

"She had an indomitable spirit that inspired everyone."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

"It is indubitable that hard work leads to success."

adverb C2
/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

Without a doubt; certainly.

"She is indubitably the best candidate for the job."

verb C2
/ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

"Years of hardship indurated his spirit."

verb C2
/ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

"The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker."

noun C2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

"His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job."

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adjective C2
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words

"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable."

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adjective C2
ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

"The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease."

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adjective C2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

"Death is an ineluctable part of human existence."

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adjective C2
/ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

"The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers."

noun C2
/ɪnˈɛrənsi/

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

"Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts."

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adjective C2
/ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

not necessary or important; not essential

"The report removes all inessential details to stay focused."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.

"Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

"The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life."

noun (compound/erroneous entry) C2
/ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

"The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

"It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research."

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adjective C2
/ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

"The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.

"She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

"This rope is made of an inextensible material."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

Impossible to separate or escape from.

"The two friends shared an inextricable bond."

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infamy

noun C2
/ˈɪnfəmi/

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

"His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed."

adjective C2
/ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

characteristic of an infant; childish

"His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."

verb C2
/ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

"He was infatuated with her beauty."

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adjective C2
ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

"Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

"His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

"The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site."

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Infidel

noun C2
/ˈɪnfɪdɛl/

a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith

"In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

"The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results."

noun C2
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

"The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules."

noun C2
/ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

"The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties."

noun C2
/ˈænʒənuː/

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

"She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm."

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adjective C2
/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

"Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness."

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ingest

verb C2
/ɪnˈdʒɛst/

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

"The patient must ingest the medicine with water."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

"The army suffered an inglorious defeat."

verb C2
/ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

"The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students."

noun C2
/ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

"He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him."

verb C2
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

"She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.

"His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly."

noun C2
/ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

"His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him."

adjective C2
/ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

"The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears."

noun C2
/ɪnˈhɪərəns/

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

"The inherence of risk is part of every business venture."

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inhume

verb C2
/ɪnˈhjuːm/

to bury a dead body in the ground

"They inhumed the warrior with full honors."

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inimical

adjective C2
/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

"The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth."

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adjective C2
/ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/

so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique

"Her inimitable style made her stand out in the fashion industry."

adjective C2
/ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

grossly unfair and morally wrong

"Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history."

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iniquity

noun C2
/ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

"The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity."