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verb

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Good / Pleasure

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imbibe - Drink (alcohol)

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

adjective

2 of 107

Good / Strong

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imposing - Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.

His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.

adjective

3 of 107

Bad / Stupid

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inept - Having or showing no skill; clumsy

In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.

noun

4 of 107

Good / Strong

Url audio

impunity - Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.

The dictator ruled with impunity, silencing anyone who opposed him.

verb

5 of 107

Bad / Attack

audio

inflame - To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.

The government was hesitant to bring in the troops to control the riots, because that might just inflame the situation.

noun

6 of 107

Bad / Dangerous

audio

inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

adjective

7 of 107

Good / New

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imminent - About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.

Dark clouds in the sky signaled that a storm was imminent.

noun

8 of 107

Bad / Unfriendly

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ingratitude - Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.

The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.

adjective

9 of 107

Good / Strong

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integrity - The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles.

She was respected for her integrity, always telling the truth no matter the circumstances.

adjective

10 of 107

Other / Inward

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insatiable - Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.

Her insatiable curiosity led her to read every book she could find on the subject.

verb

11 of 107

Other / Entice

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induce - To persuade or influence someone to do something.

The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.

adjective

12 of 107

Bad / Disgusting

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icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.