Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
indicator
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
B2 adjective
indifferent
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
B2 adjective
indigenous
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
B2 adverb
indirectly
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
B2 verb
induce
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
B2 verb
indulge
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
B2 noun
Industrial Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
B2 noun
industrialization
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
B2 adjective
ineffective
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
B2 adjective
Inefficient
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
B2 noun
inequality
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
B2 adjective
inevitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
B2 adverb
inevitably
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
B2 noun
infant
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
B2 verb
infect
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
B2 noun
Infection
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
B2 adjective
infectious
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
B2 verb
infer
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
B2 adjective
inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
B2 adjective
infinite
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
B2 noun
infinity
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
B2 noun
inflammation
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
B2 noun
inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
B2 verb
inflict
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.