501-600 Flashcards
impression
Noun
1
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.
his first impressions of Manchester were very positive
2
an imitation of a person or thing, especially one done to entertain.
he did an impression of Frank Sinatra
3
a mark impressed on a surface by something.
the impression of his body on the leaves
impressive
Adjective
1
evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
an impressive view of the mountains
incident
Noun
1
an event or occurrence.
several amusing incidents
Adjective
1
likely to happen because of; resulting from.
the changes incident to economic development
2
(especially of light or other radiation) falling on or striking something.
when an ion beam is incident on a surface
income
Noun
1
money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
he has a nice home and an adequate income
increasingly
Adverb
1
to an increasing extent; more and more.
increasingly, attention is paid to health
incredible
Adjective
1
impossible to believe.
an almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy
2
difficult to believe; extraordinary.
the noise from the crowd was incredible
incredibly
Adverb
1
to a great degree; extremely or unusually.
Michele was incredibly brave
2
used to introduce a statement that is hard to believe; strangely.
incredibly, he was still alive
indeed
Adverb
1
used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.
it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks
2
used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point.
the idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women
3
used in a response to express interest, incredulity, or contempt.
“His neck was broken.” “Indeed?”
indicate
Verb
1
point out; show.
dotted lines indicate the text’s margins
2
suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
the treatment is likely to be indicated in severely depressed patients
indirect
Adjective
1
not directly caused by or resulting from something.
full employment would have an indirect effect on wage levels
2
(of a route) not straight; not following the shortest way.
he took a careful, indirect route home from his dockside rendezvous
indoors
Adverb
1
into or within a building.
they went indoors and explored the building
Noun
1
the area or space inside a building.
the rain makes indoors feel so warm and safe
infection
Noun
1
the process of infecting or the state of being infected.
strict hygiene will limit the risk of infection
influence
Noun
1
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
the influence of television violence
Verb
1
have an influence on.
inform
Verb
1
give (someone) facts or information; tell.
he wrote to her, informing her of the situation
2
give an essential or formative principle or quality to.
the relationship of the citizen to the state is informed by the democratic ideal
initiative
Noun
1
the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
use your initiative, imagination, and common sense
2
the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject
3
an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
a new initiative against car crime