Flashcard #13

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ineffable

Back

overwhelming, too awesome

Sentence: The view from the mountain peak was ineffable, leaving everyone speechless.

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inexorable

Back

unchangeable

Sentence: The inexorable march of time affects us all.

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to inhibit

Back

to restrain

Sentence: His fear of failure tends to inhibit his ability to take risks.

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innocuous

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harmless

Sentence: The comment was meant to be innocuous, but it was misinterpreted.

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irreverence

Back

lack of respect

Sentence: His irreverence for traditional customs offended many people at the ceremony.

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irrational

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lacking the power to reason

Sentence: Her fear of harmless insects is completely irrational.

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inviolable

Back

not to be injured

Sentence: The laws of the country are inviolable and must be respected by everyone.

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invigorate

Back

to fill with energy

Sentence: A good night's sleep can invigorate your body and mind.

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inundate

Back

to cover with flood water, to engulf

Sentence: After the heavy rain, the river overflowed and inundated the nearby fields.

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intrigue

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to bring on by secret planning

Sentence: The mysterious stranger’s story intrigued everyone at the party.