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