Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ɪnˈfleɪt/

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

"The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure."

adjective
/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

"The company faced criticism for its inflated prices."

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noun
/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

"The government is taking steps to control inflation."

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adjective
/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i/

Causing or characterized by inflation of prices.

"Excessive money supply can lead to an inflationary economy."

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noun
/ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən/

A change in the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking, which helps convey meaning and emotion.

"Her voice inflection conveyed deep emotion in the speech."

noun
/ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

"The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays."

adjective
/ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.

"His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult."

verb
/ɪnˈflɪkt/

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

"The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city."

noun
/ˈɪn.floʊ/

The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.

"The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy."

noun/verb
/ˈɪnfluəns/

The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.

"Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice."

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noun
/ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

"Social media influencers shape consumer preferences."

adjective
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃl/

Having great power to change or affect people or things.

"She is one of the most influential leaders of our time."

noun
/ˈɪnflʌks/

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

"The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival."

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info

noun
/ˈɪnfoʊ/

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

"She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting."

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verb
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/

To give someone facts or information.

"Please inform me if there are any changes to the schedule."

adjective
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules or conventions

"They had an informal meeting at the coffee shop."

noun
/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

"The website provides useful information about travel destinations."

adjective
/ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

"The documentary was very informative and educational."

noun
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

"The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules."

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noun
ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

"Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling."

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noun
/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

"The government is investing heavily in transport infrastructure."

noun
/ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

"The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties."

adjective
/ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

Happening rarely or not often.

"He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad."

verb
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.

"Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws."

verb
/ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

To make someone extremely angry.

"His careless remarks infuriated the entire team."

verb
/ɪnˈfjuːz/

to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling

"The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading."

noun
/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

"She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea."

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adjective
/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

very clever and inventive; showing creativity in problem-solving

"The engineer came up with an ingenious solution to the problem."

noun
/ˈænʒənuː/

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

"She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm."

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noun
/ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːɪti/

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

"The project was completed on time thanks to the ingenuity of the team."

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adjective
/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

"Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness."

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ingest

verb
/ɪnˈdʒɛst/

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

"The patient must ingest the medicine with water."

adjective
/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

"The army suffered an inglorious defeat."

verb
/ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

"The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students."

adjective
/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

"His ingrained habits were hard to break."

noun
/ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

"He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him."

verb
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

"She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often."

adjective
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.

"His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly."

noun
/ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

"His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him."

noun
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

"Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread."

verb
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

"Many animals inhabit the forest."

noun
/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

"The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood."

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verb
/ɪnˈheɪl/

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

"Take a deep breath and inhale slowly."

adjective
/ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

"The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears."

noun
/ɪnˈhɪərəns/

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

"The inherence of risk is part of every business venture."

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inherent

adjective
/ɪnˈhɛrənt/

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

"There are inherent risks in extreme sports."

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verb
/ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

to receive property, money, or traits from someone after their death or from ancestors

"She inherited her father's house after his death."

noun
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

"She became the inheritor of her family's estate."

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verb
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.

"Fear can inhibit creativity."

adjective
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

"He was too inhibited to express his true feelings."