Starts with letter "I" Flashcards

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1
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intrude

(in-ˈtrüd)

A

to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
Example: “Excuse me, sir. I don’t mean to intrude, but you have a phone call.”

навязываться, вторгаться

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identity

(ī-ˈden-tə-tē)

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the distinguishing character or personality of an individual (individuality)
Example: “They produced their passports as proof of their identities.”

личность

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impact

(ˈim-ˌpakt)

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an impinging or striking especially of one body against another
Example: “The book had a huge impact when it first came out.”

воздействие

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implement

(ˈim-plə-mənt)

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a device used in the performance of a task; carry out, accomplish
Example: “I wondered how I might best implement his plan.”

орудие, осуществлять

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implication

(ˌim-plə-ˈkā-shən)

A

a possible significance; close connection
Example: “He was shocked by the implication of his partner in the theft.”

причастность

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imply

(im-ˈplī)

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to express indirectly
Example: “Early reports implied that the judge’s death was not an accident.”

подразумевать

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impose

(im-ˈpōz)

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to establish or apply by authority
Example: “I needed to break free from the limits imposed by my own fear of failure.”

навязывать, налагать

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impress

(im-ˈpres)

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to affect especially forcibly or deeply
Example: “The Crimson Tide beat South Florida 17-3 at Raymond James Stadium, a victory that was unlikely to impress UA fans.”

впечатлять

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incentive

(in-ˈsen-tiv)

A

something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
Example: “The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.”

стимул

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10
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incorporate

(in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrāt)

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to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
Example: “This design incorporates the best features of our earlier models.”

включать (в состав), объединять

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increasingly

(in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē)

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to an increasing degree
Example: “People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.”

все больше

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incredible

((ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-bəl)

A

too extraordinary and improbable to be believed
Example: “The movie tells an incredible story of survival.”

невероятный

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indeed

(in-ˈdēd)

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without any question; in reality
Example: “I know that you can indeed do better than that.”

действительно

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indicate

(ˈin-də-ˌkāt)

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to point out or point to
Example: “The map indicates where the treasure is buried.”

указывать

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15
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infant

(ˈin-fənt)

A

a child in the first period of life
Example: “He showed us a picture of his infant daughter.”

младенец

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injury

(ˈin-j(ə-)rē)

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hurt, damage, or loss sustained
Example: “Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.”

рана

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inquiry

(in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē)

A

a request for information
Example: “Further inquiry showed that he had visited the city twice before.”

запрос

18
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insight

(ˈin-ˌsīt)

A

the power or act of seeing into a situation
Example: “The author analyzes the problem with remarkable insight.”

проницательность

19
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insist

(in-ˈsist)

A

to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required
Example: “I didn’t want to go, but she insisted.”

настаивать

20
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instance

(ˈin(t)-stən(t)s)

A

a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events
Example: “In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication.”

отдельный случай, пример

21
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intend

(in-ˈtend)

A

to have in mind as a purpose or goal (plan)
Example: “We intended that she come with us.”

намереваться

22
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intense

(in-ˈten(t)s)

A

existing in an extreme degree
Example: “He shielded his eyes from the intense flash of light.”

интенсивный

23
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intention

(in-ˈten(t)-shən)

A

what one intends to do or bring about
Example: “She announced her intention to run for governor.”

намерение

24
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involve

(in-ˈvälv)

A

to engage as a participant
Example: “Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor.”

вовлекать