CEFR Level
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
"The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room."
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
"The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall."
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
"The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits."
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
"His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems."
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
"The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season."
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
"His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions."
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
"The sky turned incarnadine at sunset."
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
"She is kindness incarnate."
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
"The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd."
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
"The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning."
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
"His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed."
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
"The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation."
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
"The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety."
the beginning or initial stage of something
"The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved."
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
"The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy."
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
"The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped."
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
"The match was canceled due to inclement weather."
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
"Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice."
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
"It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment."
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
"This material is incombustible and safe for construction."
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
"We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip."
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
"Liquids are generally considered incompressible."
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
"His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner."
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
"The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone."
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
"The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected."
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
"The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult."
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
"His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him."
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
"The patient was incontinent after surgery."
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
"The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence."
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
"Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings."
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
"He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope."
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
"She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story."
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
"The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals."
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."
To teach or instill an idea, attitude, or habit persistently.
"Parents try to inculcate good manners in their children."
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
"The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime."
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
"His indecorous behavior shocked the audience."
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
"Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project."
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."
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."
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."
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
"The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time."
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
"High fever is often an indicant of infection."
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
"The charity was founded to help people living in indigence."
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
"The hospital offers free care to indigent patients."
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to accept or understand
"The report was so long and detailed that it became almost indigestible."
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
"The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible."
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
"Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond."
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
"The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet."
