60 words & definitions
| impinge |
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else. (verb)
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| infuriating |
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying (adjective)
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| imposter |
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain (noun)
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| inferno |
A large fire that is dangerously out of control (noun)
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| inept |
Having or showing no skill; clumsy (adjective)
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| incredulous |
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something (adjective)
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| infest |
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction (verb)
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| implore |
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something. (verb)
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| inconsolable |
So sad that a person cannot be comforted (adjective)
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| impeccable |
Perfect in every way (adjective)
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| impoverished |
Very poor. (adjective)
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| inexplicable |
Impossible to explain
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| inflame |
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry. (verb)
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| indiscreet |
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment, (adjective)
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| industrious |
To work very hard (adjective)
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| indulge |
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do (verb)
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| impudent |
Rude and not showing respect (adjective)
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| impasse |
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock. (noun)
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| impede |
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process. (verb)
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| impediment |
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle. (noun)
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| impenetrable |
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into. (adjective)
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| impetuous |
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive. (adjective)
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| impose |
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will. (verb)
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| imposing |
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence. (adjective)
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| imposition |
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone. (noun)
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| improvise |
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials. (verb)
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| impunity |
Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions. (noun)
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| inadvertent |
Not deliberately planned or intended. (adjective)
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| incentive |
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action. (noun)
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| incessant |
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior. (adjective)
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| incredible |
So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe. (adjective)
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| indispensable |
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance. (adjective)
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| induce |
To persuade or influence someone to do something. (verb)
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| inertia |
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization. (noun)
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| infiltrate |
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage. (verb)
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| inflict |
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering. (verb)
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| influx |
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place. (noun)
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| ineffable |
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words. (adjective)
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| impressive |
Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability. (adjective)
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| inflammation |
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection. (noun)
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| inflammatory |
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility. (adjective)
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| incline |
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position (noun)
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| impervious |
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something. (adjective)
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| inclination |
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire. (noun)
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| inevitable |
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid. (adjective)
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| impressionable |
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve. (adjective)
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| incendiary |
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger. (adjective)
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| indefensible |
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused. (adjective)
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| impregnable |
Unable to be broken into or captured. (adjective)
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| impractical |
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic. (adjective)
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| infatuation |
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something. (noun)
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| infinitesimal |
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured. (adjective)
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| incomprehensible |
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand (adjective)
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| infamous |
Well known for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
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| inconceivable |
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable (adjective)
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| indiscriminate |
Not showing careful choice or planning, often resulting in harmful results (adjective)
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| indifferent |
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something. (adjective)
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| impediment |
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible (noun)
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| inferior |
Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality. (adjective)
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| infatuated |
Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone. (adjective)
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