1 - List 5 (b) Flashcards
11/16/24
Ineluctable
adj.
Inevitably certain; unavoidable
The changes in technology were ineluctable.
Ingenious
adj.
Clever, original, and inventive
Her ingenious solution to the problem was highly praised
Innovative
adj.
Featuring new methods or ideas; original and creative
Insensible
adj.
Lacking sensitivity or awareness to something
He seemed insensible to the impact of his words on others
Insight
n.
An understanding of the true nature of something
The research provides valuable insight into consumer behavior.
Insufficient
adj.
Not adequate or enough; lacking
Insuperable
adj.
Too great to be overcome or dealth with
The obstacles seemed insuperable at first.
“Super”man ! ! !
Intense
adj.
Very strong or extreme; having a high degree of force or concentration.
Interaction
n.
The act of communicating or working together with others
Interdependent
adj.
Relying on each other mutually; having a mutual dependence
The departments are interdependent for the success of the project.
Interest
n.
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something
Interpret
v.
To explain the meaning of something; to understand in a particular way
Intricate
adj.
Very detailed and complex; having many interconnected parts.
Intrinsic
adj.
Belonging naturally; essential
The intrinsic value of the artwork was recognized by experts.
Introduce
v.
To bring something into use or make someone acquainted with something
Invent
v.
To create or design something that has not existed before
Investigation
n.
The process of examing or inquiring into something thoroughly
Irrelevant
adj.
Not connected with or relevant to something
Irreproachable
adj.
Beyond criticism; faultless
Her conduct was considered irreproachable.
[It is used to describe someone or something that is free from guilt or blame]
Irresolvable
adj.
Not able to be resolved or settled.
Launch
v.
To start or set in motion an activity or process.
Lift
v.
To raise or move something to a higher position.
Lightheart
adj.
Cheerful and carefree in attitude
Magnify
v.
To make something appear larger than it is, especiallly with a lens
Manageable
adj.
Capable of being managed or controlled; easy to handle
Manifest in
v.
To become apparent or visible
The symptoms of the disease manifest in various ways.
Match
v.
To correspond or be equal to something
Meager
adj.
Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.
The meager salary was not enough to cover all expenses.
Meticulous
adj.
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
She was meticulous in her planning of the event.
Minimize
v.
To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree
Misconstrue
v.
To interpret something wrongly; misunderstand.
His comments were easily misconstrued as offensive.
Misconstrue
Misunderstand
Misinform
adj.
Given incorrect or misleading information.
She was misinformed about the meeting time.
Mitigate
v.
To make less severe, serious, or painful.
The measure are intended to mitigate the environment impact
Modest
adj.
Showing humility or a lack of arrogance regarding one’s achievements
He was modest about his role in the project’s success.
Modify
v.
To make changes to something.
Momentous
adj.
Of great importance or significance.
The decision was a memntous event in her career.
Monetizing
v.
To convert something into a source of income or profit.
The company is monetizing its online platform through ads.
Monetizing
Money = income, profit, etc.
Nebulous
adj.
Vague or ill-defined; lacking clear form.
The plan was still nebluous and needed more details
Negating
v.
To nullify or make ineffective.
His argument was negating the validity of the data.
Gatekeeping
Neglect
v.
To fail to care for or pay attention to something properly.
