intermediate

Vocabulary: I

20 words starting with I at the intermediate level

Immense

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Hugevastmassive

Impede

To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Hinderobstructslow

Imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Peremptoryhigh-handedoverbearing

Impertinent

(1) Not showing proper respect; rude. (2) Not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.

(1) Insolentimpolite(2) Irrelevant

Impetuous

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Impulsiverashhasty

Improvise

To create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

Extemporizead-libconcoct

Impudent

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

Insolentcheekyrude

Impugn

To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

Challengequestiondispute

Incoherent

Similar to: disconnected, disjointed

Disconnected

Indefatigable

(Of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

Tirelessunflaggingunwearied

Inept

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Incompetentunskillfulmaladroit

Inert

Lacking the ability or strength to move.

Unmovingmotionlessimmobile

Infinitesimal

Extremely small.

Minutetinyminuscule

Inhibit

To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).

Impedehinderhamper

Insolent

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Impertinentimpudentcheeky

Interminable

Endless (often used hyperbolically).

Never-endingceaselessincessant

Intrepid

Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical effect).

Undauntedfearlessbold

Intricate

Very complicated or detailed.

Complexconvolutedelaborate

Inure

To accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.

Hardentoughenseason

Irascible

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

Irritableshort-temperedpetulant

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