Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

indispensable competency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."

indispensable support definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Impossible to doubt or question; certain.

"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.

"Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond."

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indistinct

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."

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indite

verb
/ɪnˈdaɪt/

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

"The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet."

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

"The judge's indivertible attention was on the case."

noun/adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

"Each individual has the right to freedom of speech."

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

Not able to be divided or separated.

"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."

verb
/ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

"The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda."

noun
/ˈɪndələns/

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

"His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time."

indolent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈɪndələnt/

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

"The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon."

indomitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

"She had an indomitable spirit that inspired everyone."

adjective
/ˈɪn.dɔːr/

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

"Indoor plants can improve air quality at home."

adverb
/ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

inside a building; within an enclosed space

"Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors."

adjective
/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

"It is indubitable that hard work leads to success."

adverb
/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

Without a doubt; certainly.

"She is indubitably the best candidate for the job."

verb
/ɪnˈdjuːs/

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

"The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative."

noun
/ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."

verb
/ɪnˈdʌkt/

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

"She was inducted into the university's honor society."

adjective
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."

verb
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

"He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner."

indulgence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.

"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."

adjective
/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."

verb
/ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

"Years of hardship indurated his spirit."

industrial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/

Relating to industry, factories, or manufacturing.

"The city has grown rapidly due to industrial development."

Industrial Revolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

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.

"The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes."

industrialization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

"Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically."

adjective
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."

noun
/ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."

industry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈɪndəstri/

The production of goods or services within an economy.

"The textile industry employs thousands of workers in the region."

verb
/ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

"The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker."

adjective
/ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."

noun
/ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

"His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job."

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Inedible

adjective
/ɪˈnɛd.ə.bəl/

not fit to be eaten

"The spoiled food was inedible."

ineffable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words

"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable."

ineffective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/

not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful

"The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime rates."

adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."

inefficacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

"The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease."

inefficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.

"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."

adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources or effort.

"The machine is old and inefficient compared to modern equipment."

adjective
/ɪnˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.

"He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age."

ineluctable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

"Death is an ineluctable part of human existence."

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inept

adjective
/ɪˈnɛpt/

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

"His inept handling of the situation made it worse."

inequality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/

the state of being unequal; disparity in status, rights, or opportunities

"Inequality in wealth distribution remains a significant issue worldwide."

inequitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

"The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers."

inequity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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inequity

noun
/ɪnˈɛkwɪti/

unfairness or injustice

"The system is full of social inequity."

noun
/ɪnˈɛrənsi/

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

"Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts."

inert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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inert

adjective
/ɪˈnɜːrt/

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

"The patient remained inert on the bed."

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Inertia

noun
/ɪˈnɜːrʃə/

A tendency to remain unchanged or continue in the same state of motion unless acted upon.

"The project failed due to the inertia of outdated systems."