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60 words & definitions

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