🔤 Vocabulary Bank
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hypothetical
Intermediate
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
Based on a suggested idea or theory, not on reality
"In a hypothetical situation, if you could choose any job, what would you do?"
I'd argue that
Intermediate
/aɪd ˈɑːrɡjuː ðæt/
Express a strong opinion while inviting discussion or respectful disagreement.
"I'd argue that the earlier you start learning languages, the easier it becomes."
identification
Beginner
/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
The act of saying who or what someone or something is
"His identification of the criminal helped the police catch them."
ideological
Advanced
/aɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Related to a system of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape how meaning is constructed
"The ideological assumptions embedded in canonical literature often reflected the privileged perspectives of their authors."
I'd have to disagree
Intermediate
/aɪd hæv tu ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/
A polite way to express strong disagreement without being rude
"I'd have to disagree with you there. I think online shopping is more convenient than going to stores."
I'd have to disagree (politely)
Intermediate
/aɪd həv tu dɪsəˈɡriː/
A respectful way to say you think someone is wrong while maintaining a friendly tone
"I'd have to disagree about that restaurant — I found the service really slow last time."
I'd like
Beginner
/aɪd laɪk/
A polite way to say what you want; the most common phrase for ordering
"I'd like a coffee with milk, please."
If you ask me
Intermediate
/ɪf juː ɑːsk miː/
A casual way to introduce a strong personal opinion in informal conversation.
"If you ask me, that new café on the corner makes the best espresso in town."
I'll take it
Beginner
/aɪl teɪk ɪt/
A phrase meaning you want to buy something
"'This shirt is perfect!' 'Great, I'll take it.'"
illustrate
Intermediate
/ˈɪləstreɪt/
Show or explain something clearly, often with examples or visuals
"The graph illustrates how remote work has increased over the last three years."
I'm
Beginner
/aɪm/
Short form of 'I am.' Used constantly in speaking to introduce yourself.
"I'm Jack, and I'm a teacher."
imaginary
Intermediate
/ɪˈmædʒɪneri/
Existing only in the mind, not real or true
"If I were an astronaut is an imaginary situation because it's not true."
I'm convinced that
Intermediate
/aɪm kənˈvɪnst ðæt/
Used to express a strong, firm belief or opinion about something
"I'm convinced that this new strategy will work better than the old one."
immediate family
Elementary
/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæməli/
Your closest relatives: parents, siblings, and sometimes children
"My immediate family is small. It's just my parents and me."
immunity
Intermediate
/ɪˈmjuːnəti/
Your body's natural ability to fight diseases and infections
"Getting enough sleep and eating fruits boosts your immunity."
impenetrability
Advanced
/ɪmˌpenɪtrəˈbɪlɪti/
The quality of being difficult or impossible to understand or see through
"Excessive nominalisation can lead to impenetrability in academic writing."
implications
Upper Intermediate
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
The possible effects or consequences of research findings
"The implications of this study could change how doctors treat the disease."
implicit
Advanced
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
Suggested or conveyed indirectly without being clearly stated outright
"There's an implicit criticism in his comment about how we handled the project."
Important
Beginner
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
Having great significance or value.
""It is important to drink water every day.""
I'm with you on that
Intermediate
/aɪm wɪð juː ɒn ðæt/
A natural way to say you agree with someone's opinion
"You think we should leave early? I'm with you on that — the traffic's terrible later."
in advance
Intermediate
/ɪn ədˈvæns/
Before something happens; ahead of time; earlier than the scheduled time
"Please book your flight tickets a few weeks in advance to get better prices."
incongruity
Advanced
/ˌɪnkənˈɡruːɪti/
The quality of being absurdly incompatible or out of place, often the basis of comedy
"The humor in the sketch came from the incongruity of a CEO acting like a toddler."
inconvenience
Intermediate
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
Trouble, difficulty, or disruption caused to someone
"We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused our customers."
incredible
Elementary
/ɪnˈkredəbəl/
Extremely good or amazing; hard to believe how good something is
"The views from the mountain were incredible."
indefinite
Beginner
/ɪnˈdef.ə.nət/
Not clearly defined; not specific
"We use 'a' and 'an' as indefinite articles for things we mention for the first time."
indemnify
Advanced
/ɪnˈdemnɪfaɪ/
To compensate someone for loss or damage; to protect against legal liability
"The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner against fire damage."
indent
Elementary
/ɪnˈdent/
To start a line further to the right than the others
"Always indent the first line of a new paragraph."
in-depth coverage
Upper Intermediate
/ɪn ˈdepθ ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
Detailed and thorough reporting of a news story from multiple angles
"The broadcaster provided in-depth coverage of the peace negotiations throughout the week."
indicative mood
Advanced
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv muːd/
Verb form stating facts or reality; contrasts with subjunctive and conditional moods
"The indicative 'He is here' differs from the subjunctive 'I wish he were here.'"
indirect question
Intermediate
/ˌɪndəˈrekt ˈkwes.tʃən/
A question phrased as a statement or request rather than with a question mark
"Instead of 'Are you a leader?' the interviewer used an indirect question: 'Tell me about a time you led a team.'"
individual
Beginner
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
Separate; one person or thing at a time
"Please say each letter individually, not all together."
inference
Advanced
/ɪnˈfɜːrəns/
A conclusion reached by using logic based on evidence, not explicit statements
"From her tone, I made the inference that she was disappointed with the results."
inflection
Upper Intermediate
/ɪnˈflekʃən/
a change in word form to show grammar, like tense or number
"Adding '-ed' to 'walk' is an inflection that shows past tense."
informal
Beginner
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl/
Relaxed and casual, used with people you know well
"Saying 'Hey!' is informal, but 'Good morning, sir' is formal."
information
Elementary
/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/
Facts or details about something (uncountable)
"How much information do you need for your project?"
in front of
Elementary
/ɪn frʌnt əv/
In the forward direction or ahead of something
"There's a car in front of the house."
ingredient
Elementary
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
Something you need to make food, like flour, eggs, or milk
"The main ingredient in this cake is chocolate."
Ingredients
Beginner
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
All the things inside a product; what it's made from.
"The ingredients in this juice are water, sugar, and orange flavor."
in-law
Beginner
/ˈɪn.lɔː/
A relative gained through marriage, like mother-in-law or brother-in-law.
"My brother-in-law is my sister's husband."
in my opinion
Intermediate
/ɪn maɪ əˈpɪnjən/
A direct way to introduce your personal viewpoint on a topic.
"In my opinion, this restaurant serves the best pasta in the city."
In my opinion
Intermediate
/ɪn maɪ əˈpɪnjən/
A neutral way to introduce your personal viewpoint or belief
"In my opinion, the best time to visit Tokyo is in the spring."
in my view
Intermediate
/ɪn maɪ vjuː/
Expression meaning 'I believe' or 'according to my opinion'
"In my view, this restaurant serves the best pasta in the city."
In my view / In my opinion
Intermediate
/ɪn maɪ vjuː/
A polite way to introduce a personal belief or judgment that others might not share
"In my view, learning languages opens more job opportunities than most people realize."
innuendo
Advanced
/ˌɪnjuˈendoʊ/
An indirect or subtle reference to something, often something inappropriate or sexual
"The comedian's innuendos were clever enough to make adults laugh without offending most people."
in progress
Elementary
/ɪn ˈprɒɡres/
An action that has started and is still continuing or happening
"The construction work is in progress on our street."
inquiry
Intermediate
/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ə.ri/
A question or request for information about something
"I am writing to make an inquiry about the availability of the listed apartment."
inseparable
Intermediate
/ɪnˈsepərəbəl/
Cannot be separated or divided, used to describe phrasal verbs where the particle cannot be separated from the verb
"The phrasal verb 'look after' is inseparable; you must say 'look after the children'."
insight
Upper Intermediate
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
A clear understanding or discovery about something that wasn't obvious before
"The economist provided valuable insights into how inflation affects everyday consumers."