Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
Inapt
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
C1 adjective
inarticulate
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
C2 adverb
inasmuch
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
C2 conjunction
inasmuch-as
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
C1 adjective
inattentive
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
C1 adjective
inaudible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
C1 adjective
Inaugural
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
C1 verb
inaugurate
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
C1 verb
inaugurated
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
C2 adjective
Inauspicious
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
C1 adjective
Inborn
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
C2 adjective
inbred
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
C2 noun
incandescence
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
C2 adjective
incandescent
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
C2 noun
incantation
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
C2 noun
incapability
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
B2 adjective
incapable
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
C2 verb
incapacitate
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
C2 noun
incapacity
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
C1 verb
incarcerate
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
C1 noun
incarceration
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
C2 adjective/noun
incarnadine
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
C2 adjective/verb
incarnate
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
C1 noun
incarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.