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Ideal

Ideal- Perfect.

Example: It was an ideal day for a picnic.


Identify

Identify- To establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

Example: She could easily identify the suspect from the lineup.


Ignite

Ignite- To catch fire or cause to catch fire.

Example: The sparks from the fire quickly ignited the dry grass.


Ignore

Ignore - To pay no attention to.

Example: He ignored the warning signs.


Illustrate

Illustrate- To make clear with examples.

Example: She illustrated her points with pictures.


Imagine

Imagine - To form a mental picture.

Example: Imagine a world without war.


Imitate

Imitate- To copy the actions, appearance, or mannerisms of someone or something.

Example: Children often imitate their parents' behavior.


Immediate

Immediate- Occurring or done at once; instant.

Example: They needed immediate medical attention after the accident.


Immense

Immense- Very large.

Example: The universe is immense.


Immigrate

Immigrate- To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

Example: They immigrated to the United States from Italy.


Impact

Impact- The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example: The impact of the crash shattered the windshield.


Impatient

Impatient- Not willing to wait.

Example: He is very impatient in traffic.


Implement

Implement- To put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.

Example: They implemented new safety measures in the workplace.


Imply

Imply- To strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated).

Example: His silence implied consent.


Import

Import- To bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.

Example: The country imports most of its oil.


Important

Important - Of great significance.

Example: Education is important.


Impose

Impose- To force.

Example: The government imposed new taxes.


Impress

Impress- To make (someone) feel admiration and respect.

Example: Her skills impressed the hiring manager.


Improve

Improve- To make better.

Example: She wants to improve her grades.


Incident

Incident- An event or occurrence, typically a minor one.

Example: There was a minor incident at the school playground.


Include

Include- To have or contain (something) as part of a whole.

Example: The package includes a free gift.


Income

Income- Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Example: His income allows him to live comfortably.


Incorporate

Incorporate- To include something as part of a whole.

Example: They decided to incorporate customer feedback into their product design.


Increase

Increase - To make more.

Example: They increased their savings.


Incredible

Incredible- Hard to believe.

Example: The magician's tricks were incredible.


Indicate

Indicate- To point out; to show.

Example: The map indicates the location of the nearest hospital.


Individual

Individual- Single; separate.

Example: Each individual student must complete the assignment.


Industry

Industry- Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example: The automotive industry employs thousands of people.


Inevitable

Inevitable- Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example: Change is inevitable in life.


Infect

Infect- To spread disease to.

Example: The virus can infect many people quickly.


Infer

Infer- To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Example: From his tone, she inferred that he was upset.


Influence

Influence- The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Example: Parents have a significant influence on their children.


Inform

Inform- To give (someone) facts or information.

Example: The teacher informed the students about the upcoming test.


Initial

Initial- Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example: She made an initial payment when signing the lease.


Initiate

Initiate- To cause (a process or action) to begin.

Example: They initiated a new project to improve customer service.


Injure

Injure- To do physical harm or damage to someone or something.

Example: He was injured in a car accident.


Innocent

Innocent- Not guilty.

Example: The jury found him innocent of all charges.


Innovate

Innovate- To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

Example: The company aims to innovate in renewable energy technology.


Input

Input- What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system.

Example: They considered input from all team members before making a decision.


Inspect

Inspect- To look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Example: The mechanic inspected the car before approving it for sale.


Inspire

Inspire- To fill with motivation.

Example: Her speech inspired the audience.


Install

Install- To place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use.

Example: They installed new software on their computers.


Instance

Instance- An example or single occurrence of something.

Example: This is just one instance of many similar incidents.


Instant

Instant- Happening immediately.

Example: The mix makes instant pudding.


Instead

Instead - In place of.

Example: He chose tea instead of coffee.


Integrate

Integrate- To combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole.

Example: They need to integrate the new data into their existing database.


Intellectual

Intellectual- Relating to the ability to think and understand ideas and information.

Example: She has strong intellectual capabilities.


Intend

Intend- To plan or aim to do something.

Example: They intend to travel next summer.


Intense

Intense- Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example: They faced intense competition in the market.


Interact

Interact- To act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Example: Students interact with each other during group activities.



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