CEFR Level
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
"It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather."
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
"The student's impudence shocked the entire class."
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
"The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness."
inability to take effective action; helplessness
"The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people."
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
"His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly."
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
"The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws."
an accusation or attribution of blame
"The politician denied the imputation of corruption."
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
"They imputed the company's success to good leadership."
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
"He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata."
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."
not understandable; incomprehensible
"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."
not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
"His inapt choice of words offended many people."
To the extent that; considering that.
"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."
Because; since.
"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."
Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.
"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."
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."
Gradually, little by little.
"The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin."
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."
