Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

interventionism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

"The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation."

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

The condition of dying without having made a valid will.

"His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

Having died without leaving a valid will.

"She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law."

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

"Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

Located or occurring within a cell.

"The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

"The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester."

intransigence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

"The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties."

intransigent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

"She remained intransigent despite repeated requests for compromise."

noun C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.

"Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding."

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intromit

verb C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

To insert or introduce something into a place or body.

"The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound."

inundate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/

To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of things.

"The company was inundated with job applications."

noun C2
/ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

"The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains."

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inure

verb C2
/ɪˈnjʊər/

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

"Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions."

inured definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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inured

adjective C2
/ɪˈnjʊərd/

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

"After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering."

invalidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

"The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity."

invective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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invective

noun C2
/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

"The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents."

verb C2
/ɪnˈveɪ/

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

"He inveighed against the corruption in government."

inveigle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

"She inveigled him into signing the contract."

noun C2
/ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

"The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight."

inveterate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈvɛtərət/

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

"He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day."

invidious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

"The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

"Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies."

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inviolate

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələt/

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

"The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries."

invitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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invitor

noun C2
/ɪnˈvaɪtər/

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

"The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance."

noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

"The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods."

noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

"The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

"The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack."

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iota

noun C2
/aɪˈoʊtə/

An extremely small amount.

"He did not show an iota of fear."

irascible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈræsɪbl/

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

"His irascible nature often got him into trouble."

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ire

noun C2
/aɪər/

intense anger or rage

"The new policy provoked the ire of the employees."

noun C2
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

"The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

"She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light."

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irk

verb C2
/ɜːrk/

to annoy or irritate someone

"It irks me when people are late without calling."

Ironwood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

"The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers."

noun C2
/ɪˈreɪdiəns/

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

"The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming."

verb C2
/ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

"The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample."

adjective C2
/ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

"The love of a mother for her child is irradicable."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

"The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

impossible to reduce or simplify further

"The fraction 3/7 is irreducible."

adjective C2
/ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

"The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

Not to be broken, violated, or infringed

"The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen."

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irreligious

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Indifferent or hostile to religion

"Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.

"The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

Beyond criticism; faultless.

"The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity."

irresolute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

"He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

impossible to recover or regain

"The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire."

noun C2
/ɪˈrɛvərəns/

a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

"His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

"His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences."

noun C2
/ˈɪrɪɡənt/

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

"The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure."

noun C2
/ˈɪrɪtənsi/

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

"The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors."