Oct 28, 2017
195. Identical
I. D. E. N. T. I. C. A. L. — Is an adjective that means exactly the same as.
The antonym for identical is different.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The twin girls were identical so the teacher never knew which one she was speaking to.- 196. Ideology
I. D. E. O. L. O. G. Y. — Belief system. Principles.
For example.
⇢ It is difficult to talk to someone who is so entrenched in their own ideology. - 197. Ignoble
I. G. N. O. B. L. E. — Dishonorable. Shameful.
The antonym for ignoble is noble work honorable.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The criminal was sorry for his ignoble deed. - 198. Ignominious
I. G. N. O. M. I. N. I. O. U. S. — Humiliating. Embarrassing.
The antonym for ignominious is honorable.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The ignominious scandal would follow him throughout his career. - 199. Illuminate
I. L. L. U. M. I. N. A. T. E. — Clarify. Shed light on.
Illuminating means the opposite of confusing.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ I was happy I went to class because the discussion was very illuminating. - 200. Illustrate
I. L. L. U. S. T. R. A. T. E. — Show. Demonstrate.
For example.
⇢ The principle of aerodynamics is illustrated by this paper airplane. - 201. Imbibe
I. M. B. I. B. E. — Drink. Swallow.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The mayor imbibed too much beer and made himself sick. - 202. Impair
I. M. P. A. I. R. — Damage. Harm.
The antonym for impair is to enhance.
Listen to it usage in the sentence.
⇢ The mayor’s ability to walk was impaired by all the beer he had drunk. - 203. Impede
I. M. P. E. D. E. — Get in the way of. Block.
The antonym for impede is to facilitate.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ Their progress was impeded by the road closure. - 204. Imperative
I. M. P. E. R. A. T. I. V. E. — Important. Essential.
The antonym for imperative is unimportant.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ It is imperative that you register early for classes. - 205. Implicate
I. M. P. L. I. C. A. T. E. — Accused. Incriminated.
The antonym for implicate is to clear.
For example.
⇢ He was implicated in the murder investigation. But she was cleared of all charges. - 206. Incendiary
I. N. C. E. N. D. I. A. R. Y. — Inflammatory. Provocative.
The antonym for incendiary is conciliatory.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The protesters incendiary comments angered the crowd. - 207. Incentive
I. N. C. E. N. T. I. V. E. — Motivation. Encouragement.
The antonym for incentive is disincentive or punishment.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The bank is offering a free T-shirt as an incentive to open a checking account. - 208. Incessant
I. N. C. E. S. S. A. N. T. — Constant. Nonstop.
The antonym for incessant is sporadic.
For example.
⇢ Please stop your incessant chattering I’m trying to read. - 209. Incorporate
I. N. C. O. R. P. O. R. A. T. E. — Include. Integrate.
The antonym for incorporate is to exclude.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The health plan incorporated dental and vision exams as well as regular doctor’s visits. - 210. Incredulous
I. N. C. R. E. D. U. L. O. U. S. - 211. Indicate
I. N. D. I. C. A. T. E. — Signify. Show. Imply.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ This bumpy rash indicates that you are having an allergic reaction to your medicine. - 212. Indigenous
I. N. D. I. G. E. N. O. U. S. — Native. Original.
The antonym for indigenous is foreign.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The Cherokee tribe is indigenous to North America. - 213. Indivisible
I. N. D. I. V. I. S. I. B. L. E. — [Undividable?]. Cannot be separated.
The antonym for indivisible is devisable or easily separated.
For example.
⇢ We cannot squabble amongst ourselves. We must be indivisible. - 214. Induce
I. N. D. U. C. E. — Cause. Provoke. Bring on.
Inducing means the opposite of preventing.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The doctors had to induce labor in order to avoid complications. - 215. Induct
I. N. D. U. C. T. — To officially accept. Inaugurate.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ Reggie Jackson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame. - 216. Infallible
I. N. F. A. L. L. I. B. L. E. — Fail safe. Perfect. Flawless.
The antonym for infallible is fallible.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The boxer thought he was infallible but he was knocked out in the first round. - 217. Infer
I. N. F. E. R. — To figure out. Deduce.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The weather forecaster inferred that it would rain by looking at the humidity and air pressure. - 218. Influence
I. N. F. L. U. E. N. C. E. — Is a verb meaning to sway or manipulate.
For example.
⇢ My grandfather influenced my development as an artist. - 219. Inquire
I. N. Q. U. I. R. E. — Ask. Question. Find out about.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ We should inquire at the front desk to find out where to go. - 220. Inspire
I. N. S. P. I. R. E. — Motivate. Encourage.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ Seeing that television program about Hawaii inspired me to schedule a vacation. - 221. Interminable
I. N. T. E. R. M. I. N. A. B. L. E. — Endless. Ongoing.
The antonym for interminable is finite.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The traffic jam felt like it was interminable. - 222. Intervene
I. N. T. E. R. V. E. N. E. — Interfere. Intrude upon.
Intervening is the opposite of leaving alone.
For example.
⇢ It is not good to intervene in other people’s affairs. - 223. Intrinsic
I. N. T. R. I. N. S. I. C. — Inner. Inherent. Internal.
The antonym for intrinsic is extrinsic or external.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ She has the intrinsic ability to make me feel better when I’m sad. - 224. Invent
I. N. V. E. N. T. — Create. Fabricate.
For example.
⇢ She invented excuses in order to avoid her mother’s punishments. - 225. Isolate
I. S. O. L. A. T. E. — Separate. Segregate. Detach.
Isolating someone is the opposite of reaching out to them.
For example.
⇢ Elderly people often become isolated from the rest of society.
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