Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

"The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script."

noun
/ɪmˈpruːdəns/

Lack of caution or good judgment.

"His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous."

adjective
/ɪmˈpruːdənt/

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

"It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather."

noun
/ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

"The student's impudence shocked the entire class."

adjective
/ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

not showing due respect for another person; rude

"The impudent child talked back to the teacher."

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impugn

verb
/ɪmˈpjuːn/

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

"The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness."

noun
/ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

inability to take effective action; helplessness

"The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people."

noun
/ˈɪmpʌls/

a sudden strong desire or urge to act without thinking

"He bought the watch on impulse without planning to."

noun
/ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

"His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly."

adjective
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

acting suddenly without careful thought

"She made an impulsive decision to buy the car."

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noun
ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

"His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices."

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impunity

noun
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action

"The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws."

adjective
/ɪmˈpjʊər/

not clean or free from contamination; morally corrupt

"The water was impure and unsafe to drink."

noun
/ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

"The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample."

noun
/ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

an accusation or attribution of blame

"The politician denied the imputation of corruption."

verb
/ɪmˈpjuːt/

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

"They imputed the company's success to good leadership."

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in

preposition
/ɪn/

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

"She is in the kitchen preparing dinner."

preposition
/ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

"She stood in front of the building."

noun
/ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

the state of being unable to do something

"His inability to make decisions affected his career."

adjective
/ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

"The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season."

noun
/ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

"The report contained several factual inaccuracies."

adjective
/ɪnˈækjʊrət/

Not correct, precise, or exact; containing errors.

"The report was full of inaccurate data."

adjective
/ɪnˈæktɪv/

Not engaging in activity; not active.

"The account has been inactive for six months."

noun
/ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action

"Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health."

noun
/ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

"She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications."

adjective
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/

Not sufficient or good enough.

"The funding was inadequate to complete the project."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

"The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible."

noun
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

Failure to pay attention; carelessness.

"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

"Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project."

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adverb
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

Without intention; accidentally.

"He inadvertently deleted the important file."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

"It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain."

adjective
/ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."

noun
/ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

"He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata."

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inane

adjective
/ɪˈneɪn/

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

"The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue."

adjective
/ɪˈnænɪmət/

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

"The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times."

noun
/ɪˈnænɪti/

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."

adjective
/ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

not understandable; incomprehensible

"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."

adjective
/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

"It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library."

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Inapt

adjective
/ɪnˈæpt/

not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

"His inapt choice of words offended many people."

adjective
/ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

"She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech."

adverb
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

To the extent that; considering that.

"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."

conjunction
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

Because; since.

"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."

adjective
/ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

"The inattentive student missed several important instructions."

adjective
/ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

Unable to be heard.

"Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise."

adjective
/ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

"The president delivered his inaugural speech."

verb
/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

"The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow."

inaugurated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

"The organization was inaugurated officially."

adjective
/ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."

adjective
/ˈɪnˌbɔːrn/

existing from birth; innate

"She has an inborn talent for music."

adjective
/ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."