Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/

Owing gratitude or money to someone; obligated.

"I am deeply indebted to my teacher for her guidance."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈdiːsənt/

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

"He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting."

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noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/

The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.

"Her indecision caused a delay in the project."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Unable to make decisions quickly or firmly.

"He is too indecisive to be a good leader."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

"His indecorous behavior shocked the audience."

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adverb A2
/ɪnˈdiːd/

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

"It was a long journey indeed."

adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

"Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

not able to be protected or justified

"The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈdefɪnət/

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

"The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period."

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adverb C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

"The project has been postponed indefinitely."

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indelible

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɛlɪbl̩/

making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable

"The trip left an indelible impression on all of us."

verb C2
/ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

"The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages."

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Indemnity

noun C1
/ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/

Security or protection against financial loss or damage; compensation for loss or damage.

"The insurance policy provides indemnity against fire damage."

noun C2
/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

"The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays."

noun C2
/ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

"In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas."

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noun B1
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state of being free from outside control or not depending on others.

"The country celebrated its independence after years of struggle."

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adjective B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/

Free from outside control; not depending on others.

"She is an independent woman who runs her own business."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbl/

Too unusual, extreme, or great to be adequately described in words.

"The beauty of the sunset was indescribable."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

Impossible to destroy or break.

"The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible."

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adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

"The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time."

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index

noun, verb B2
/ˈɪndeks/

A list of items arranged in order, or to arrange data systematically for reference.

"The book includes a detailed index at the end."

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indian

adjective/noun A2
/ˈɪndiən/

Relating to India, its people, or their culture.

"She loves Indian food, especially biryani."

noun C2
/ˈɪndɪkənt/

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

"High fever is often an indicant of infection."

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verb B1
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/

To point out, show, or suggest something.

"The results indicate that the treatment was effective."

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verb B1
ˈɪndɪkeɪts

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

"The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action."

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noun B2
/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

A sign, piece of information, or signal that suggests something.

"Dark clouds are an indication of an approaching storm."

adjective, noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

"His tone was indicative of his frustration."

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noun B2
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər/

a sign or piece of information that shows the state or level of something

"The rising unemployment rate is a clear indicator of economic troubles."

noun (plural) C1
/ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

"Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement."

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indict

verb C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt/

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

"The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

"The indictment accused the company of multiple violations."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

"He showed complete indifference to the suffering around him."

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adjective B2
/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

"She was indifferent to the outcome of the match."

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noun C2
/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

"The charity was founded to help people living in indigence."

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adjective B2
/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

"These plants are indigenous to South America."

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noun C1
ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

"Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique."

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indigent

adjective C2
/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

"The hospital offers free care to indigent patients."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.daɪˈdʒes.tə.bəl/

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to accept or understand

"The report was so long and detailed that it became almost indigestible."

noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

"He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

"She was indignant when accused of cheating."

noun C1
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

"Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict."

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noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnɪti/

Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.

"He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting."

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adjective C1
/ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

"The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight."

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adverb B2
/ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

"The policy affected small businesses indirectly."

adjective C2
/ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

"The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible."

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noun C1
/ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

"Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

"It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public."

adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

"The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment."

adverb C1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

"The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance."

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adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbl/

Absolutely necessary; essential.

"Water is indispensable for human survival."