60 words & definitions
| irk |
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
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| injurious |
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm. (noun)
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| inkling |
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint (noun)
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| inundate |
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with (verb)
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| interminable |
Endless (often used hyperbolically) (adjective)
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| invincible |
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome (adjective)
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| insidious |
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects (adjective)
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| ingenuity |
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive (noun)
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| irate |
Angry and displeased (adjective)
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| instigate |
To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions (verb)
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| inscrutable |
Difficult to understand (adjective)
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| intrigue |
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities (verb)
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| innuendo |
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly (noun)
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| intimidated |
Afraid because a person feels less powerful. (adjective)
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| intimidating |
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety (adjective)
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| intriguing |
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious (adjective)
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| ironclad |
So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed (adjective)
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| insurrection |
A violent revolt against a government (noun)
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| intuition |
An ability to understand something with your feelings (noun)
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| intrigue |
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme (noun)
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| invasion |
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country: (verb)
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| ingenious |
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness. (adjective)
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| inhibitions |
A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions. (noun)
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| innate |
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something. (adjective)
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| innocuous |
Not harmful or dangerous; safe. (adjective)
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| insatiable |
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite. (adjective)
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| insignificant |
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. (adjective)
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| inspire |
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something. (verb)
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| insular |
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources. (adjective)
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| integrity |
The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles. (adjective)
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| interlude |
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity. (noun)
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| intertwined |
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way. (adjective)
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| intervene |
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome. (verb)
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| intimate |
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature. (adjective)
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| intimidate |
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something. (verb)
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| intolerable |
Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured; (adjective)
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| intricate |
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze. (adjective)
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| intrusive |
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space. (adjective)
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| invasive |
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption. (adjective)
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| ironic |
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner. (adjective)
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| interrogate |
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner. (verb)
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| irreconcilable |
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible. (adjective)
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| irredeemable |
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults. (adjective)
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| invade |
To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country. (verb)
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| insecure |
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself. (adjective)
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| ingrate |
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something. (noun)
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| intangible |
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure. (adjective)
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| ingrained |
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove. (adjective)
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| intermediary |
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion. (noun)
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| ingratitude |
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done. (noun)
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| intensity |
Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling. (noun)
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| intercept |
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination. (verb)
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| intolerant |
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with. (adjective)
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| inventive |
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally. (adjective)
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| intrepid |
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations (adjective)
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| invigorating |
Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy (adjective)
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| innovative |
Using new ideas or new ways of doing something. (adjective)
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| innovation |
The use of new ideas, products or methods (noun)
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| injustice |
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly. (noun)
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| insight |
A clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation. (noun)
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