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noun C2
/ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

"She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story."

noun C2
/ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

"The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals."

noun C2
/ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.

"Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family."

inculcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɪŋkʌlkeɪt/

To teach or instill an idea, attitude, or habit persistently.

"Parents try to inculcate good manners in their children."

verb C2
/ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

"The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

"His indecorous behavior shocked the audience."

adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

"Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project."

verb C2
/ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

"The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages."

noun C2
/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

"The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays."

noun C2
/ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

"In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas."

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adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

"The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time."

noun C2
/ˈɪndɪkənt/

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

"High fever is often an indicant of infection."

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noun C2
/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

"The charity was founded to help people living in indigence."

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indigent

adjective C2
/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

"The hospital offers free care to indigent patients."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.daɪˈdʒes.tə.bəl/

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to accept or understand

"The report was so long and detailed that it became almost indigestible."

adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

"The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible."

adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.

"Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond."

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indite

verb C2
/ɪnˈdaɪt/

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

"The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet."

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."

indolent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɪndələnt/

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

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

indomitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

ineffable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

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

"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable."

inefficacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

"The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease."

ineluctable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

"Death is an ineluctable part of human existence."

inequitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

inessential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

inexpert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Infidel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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."