A-Z-24 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-24 — 60 words
impinge verb
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.
infuriating adjective
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
imposter noun
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain
inferno noun
A large fire that is dangerously out of control
inept adjective
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
incredulous adjective
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
infest verb
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
implore verb
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
inconsolable adjective
So sad that a person cannot be comforted
impeccable adjective
Perfect in every way
impoverished adjective
Very poor.
inexplicable adjective
Impossible to explain
inflame verb
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.
indiscreet adjective
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
industrious adjective
To work very hard
indulge verb
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
impudent adjective
Rude and not showing respect
impasse noun
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
impede verb
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
impediment noun
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.
impenetrable adjective
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
impetuous adjective
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
impose verb
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.
imposing adjective
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.
imposition noun
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
improvise verb
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.
impunity noun
Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.
inadvertent adjective
Not deliberately planned or intended.
incentive noun
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
incessant adjective
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.
incredible adjective
So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe.
indispensable adjective
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.
induce verb
To persuade or influence someone to do something.
inertia noun
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
infiltrate verb
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
inflict verb
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
influx noun
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
ineffable adjective
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
impressive adjective
Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.
inflammation noun
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
inflammatory adjective
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
incline noun
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
impervious adjective
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
inclination noun
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.
inevitable adjective
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
impressionable adjective
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
incendiary adjective
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.
indefensible adjective
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused.
impregnable adjective
Unable to be broken into or captured.
impractical adjective
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.
infatuation noun
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
infinitesimal adjective
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
incomprehensible adjective
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
infamous adjective
Well known for some bad quality or deed
inconceivable adjective
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
indiscriminate adjective
Not showing careful choice or planning, often resulting in harmful results
indifferent adjective
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
impediment noun
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
inferior adjective
Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.
infatuated adjective
Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone.