Vocabulary: I
20 words starting with I at the intermediate level
Immense
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Impede
To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.
Imperious
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Impertinent
(1) Not showing proper respect; rude. (2) Not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.
Impetuous
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
Improvise
To create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
Impudent
Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
Impugn
To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
Incoherent
Similar to: disconnected, disjointed
Indefatigable
(Of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
Inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move.
Infinitesimal
Extremely small.
Inhibit
To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
Insolent
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
Interminable
Endless (often used hyperbolically).
Intrepid
Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical effect).
Intricate
Very complicated or detailed.
Inure
To accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.
Irascible
Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.