Vocabulary: I
23 words starting with I at the advanced level
Illustrious
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Impecunious
Having little or no money.
Impede
To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.
Inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
Incessant
(Of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
Incite
To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
Incongruous
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
Incredulous
(Of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Indefatigable
(Of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
Indefinite
Lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.
Indigent
Poor; needy.
Infamous
Well known for some bad quality or deed.
Ingenuous
(Of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
Inhibit
To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
Iniquitous
Grossly unfair and morally wrong.
Insightful
Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
Insipid
Lacking flavor. (Metaphorical: lacking vigor or interest).
Instigate
To bring about or initiate (an action or event).
Insulate
To protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound; protect from unpleasant influences.
Interminable
Endless (often used hyperbolically).
Intractable
Hard to control or deal with.
Iota
An extremely small amount.
Isolate
To cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.