Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.

"The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

"Smoking is injurious to health."

noun C1
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

"She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise."

Inland definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Inland

adjective C1
/ˈɪnlənd/

Situated away from the coast; towards the interior of a country.

"They decided to travel further inland to explore the countryside."

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inlet

noun C1
/ˈɪnlɛt/

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

"The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast."

inmate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

"The prison has over a thousand inmates."

Innate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪˈneɪt/

Existing naturally in a person or thing from birth; inherent.

"She has an innate ability to understand people's feelings."

adjective C1
/ˈɪnərmoʊst/

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

"She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend."

innocuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

Not harmful or offensive.

"His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone."

adjective C1
/ɪˈnuːm(ə)rəbəl/

Too many to be counted.

"She has innumerable memories of her childhood."

adjective C1
/ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

"His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly."

adjective C1
/ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

Excessive or unusually large in degree.

"She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone."

inorganic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

"Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs."

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inquest

noun C1
/ˈɪnkwest/

A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.

"The inquest revealed the cause of the accident."

noun C1
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

"The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.

"The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars."

Insanity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality

"The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity."

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insatiable

adjective C1
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

"Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library."

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inscribe

verb C1
/ɪnˈskraɪb/

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

"They inscribed her name on the trophy."

Insecticide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

"The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs."

insensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

"He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

Unable to be separated or always together.

"The two friends have been inseparable since childhood."

insertion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

the action of inserting something into something else

"The insertion of the new data was completed successfully."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

"The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust."

insightfulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

"His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem."

insignificance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

"He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe."

insinuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

"He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications."

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insistent

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

"The child was insistent on getting a new toy."

adjective C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

"The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions."

insolvency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/

the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy

"The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

unable to pay debts owed

"The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations."

Insomnia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/

the condition of being unable to sleep

"She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work."

instable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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instable

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

"The instable political situation worried foreign investors."

adjective C1
/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

Happening immediately, without any delay.

"The change in temperature was almost instantaneous."

verb C1
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

"He was accused of instigating the riot."

noun C1
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

"The police identified him as the instigator of the violence."

verb C1
/ɪnˈstɪl/

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

"Parents try to instill good values in their children."

instinctive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

"His instinctive reaction saved his life."

verb C1
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

"The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction

"The lecture was highly instructive and engaging."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

"The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions."

noun C1
/ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

"The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

"The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

"The heat during the summer was insufferable."

insufficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

The state of not being enough or not being adequate.

"The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds."

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insular

adjective C1
/ˈɪnsjələr/

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

"The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders."

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insulate

verb C1
/ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

"The house was insulated to reduce heating costs."

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noun C1
ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

"Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering."

noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

"The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence."

noun C1
/ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

"The army arrested several insurgents after the attack."