English Words in Action, Group I

(a variety of English words which have developed through history and are currently used in our modern age)

English vocabulary quizzes in random order from easy to more difficult for greater word skills.

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indigent (adjective), more indigent, most indigent
Relating to people who are very poor, destitute, and in need of financial aid: While on vacation, Fred saw many homeless and indigent men, women, and even children living on the streets, under bridges, and in the parks of the city.
A reference to being impoverished.
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Conveying a lack of necessities of life because of poverty.
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Conveying a lack of necessities of life because of poverty.
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inextricable (adjective), more inextricable, most inextricable
A reference to something that is impossible or extremely difficult to separate because it is so closely joined or related to something else: Professor Charles argues that there is an inextricable connection between poverty and poor health.

Sharon has an inextricable problem with her bank as she tries to untangle her financial debts.

After Bonita slipped on the banana peel and hit her head on the sidewalk, she had an inextricable problem with her memory of past events.

inextricably (adverb), more inextricably, most inextricably
1. Descriptive of something that can't be disentangled or separated: The results of the global economic conditions are more inextricably linked to each other than it has been in the past.
2. A reference to anything that is extremely intricate or involved: The lives of people on a global scale are inextricably influenced by the weather conditions of excessive rain or droughts that are taking place now.
infatuated (adjective), more infatuated, most infatuated
1. Descriptive of someone being foolishly or unreasonably attracted to or in love with someone else: Thomas was completely infatuated and enamoured with Grace and asked her to the senior prom.
2. A reference to an individual having an excessive desire or enthusiasm about doing something: After Nick went to the rock concert, he was so fascinated and infatuated by the music that he bought all of their CDs!
A reference to having a strong love or desire to do something.
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inimical (i NIM i kuhl) (adjective), more inimical, most inimical
1. Injurious or likely to cause a bad effect or damage: Some people have inimical habits that can cause an illness.

The drought has been inimical to crops this summer.

2. A reference to being unfriendly or hostile: The inimical glare of the judge disturbed the witness and his defense attorney.
insight (s) (noun), insights (pl)
A perception, an apprehension, or a spontaneous understanding of something: The school's psychologist had an unusual insight into the emotional problems students had and so he was able to help many of them.
The ability to discern the true nature of someone or something.
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insouciance (s) (noun), insouciances (pl)
A carelessness, indifference, or a casual lack of concern: Despite the possible danger, Monroe had the insouciance to go to work during the terrible thunder storm.
An attitude to face danger regardless of the possible results.
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A careless lack of attention.
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intercamp (adjective), more intercamp, most intercamp
Activities done with other temporary overnight lodgers who are outdoors, typically in tents in various localities: Most intercamp sports and social activities have been canceled or postponed and hand sanitizer is everywhere because of the epidemic of the virus.
intexticated (adjective), more intexticated, most intexticated
Describes people who drive while they are busy reading or sending text messages on their cell phones: Studies have revealed that the dangers of driving and being distracted while intexticated can be as disastrous as, or worse than, being intoxicated.

Laura's young daughter had a car accident because she was intexticated and not paying attention to the traffic while she was driving home from work.

intrigue (s) (noun), intrigues (pl)
A scheming, a secret plotting, and undercover manipulations: It is obvious that politics is an area which has many intrigues of cabal and double-dealings to achieve a politician's objectives.
There are many underhanded schemes that use intrigues to achieve what is wanted.
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intrigue (verb), intrigues; intrigued; intriguing
1. To conceive, to form, or to carry out a secret plan intended to do harm: Criminals are known to intrigue their victims with false promises.
2. To arouse the interest of; to fascinate: Fairy tales intrigue most children.
To excite the interest or to fascinate another person
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intriguing (adjective), more intriguing, most intriguing
A reference to something which causes a desire to know more about what is going on: The intriguing offer to make a significant profit from his investment made Lester very interested in proceeding with the suggestions.
Relating to being interested and fascinated.
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irenic (adjective), more irenic, most irenic
A reference to something which promotes amicable relations that are free of hostility and are non-confrontational: After her divorce, Grace was looking for an irenic relationship, peaceful, and harmonious.
Conveying action to progress toward more peaceful accomplishments.
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irk (URK) (verb), irks; irked; irking
1. To annoy; to irritate; to exasperate; to bore; to be irritating, wearisome, or annoying: When anyone asks about so many details, he or she obviously irks Willie because it disturbs him very much.

Tom's father said, "Please, don't irk your mother by complaining so much."

2. Etymology: from Middle English irken, "to tire" or "to make weary".

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