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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

inviolable Adjective C1

So important or sacred that it must never be broken, changed, or disrespected.

invisible Adjective A1

Not able to be seen.

invitation Noun A2

A request for someone to come to an event or to do something.

invite Verb A2

To ask someone to come to an event or to do something.

invoice Noun A2

A document sent to a customer listing goods or services provided and the amount owed.

involve Verb B1

To include something as a necessary part, or to require someone's participation.

involved Adjective B1

Taking part in something, or, describing a situation, complicated.

ion exchange Noun B2

A process in which ions in a solution are swapped for different ions held on a solid material, often used to soften or purify water.

ionic bond Noun B2

A chemical bond formed when one atom transfers an electron to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

irascible Adjective C1

Easily made angry.

iridescent Adjective C1

Showing shifting rainbow-like colors that change depending on the angle of light.

iron Noun A1

A hard, strong metal, or an electrical appliance with a heated flat surface used to smooth wrinkles out of clothes.

iron age Noun B1

The period in human history following the Bronze Age, marked by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons.

irony Noun B2

A situation or use of language in which the actual result or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

irradiation Noun B1

The process of exposing something to radiation, often to kill bacteria or treat a medical condition.

irrational number Noun B2

A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction of two whole numbers, and whose decimal form never repeats or ends.

irrefutable Adjective B2

Impossible to deny or prove wrong.

irresolute Adjective C1

Unable to decide or commit firmly to a course of action.

irreverence Noun C1

A lack of proper respect for people or things that are usually treated seriously.

irrevocable Adjective C1

Impossible to change, undo, or cancel.

irrigation Noun A2

The supply of water to land or crops using channels or pipes.

irrigation canal Noun B1

A man-made channel built to carry water from a source to farmland or other areas that need it.

is Verb A1

The form of "be" used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.

island Noun A1

A piece of land completely surrounded by water.

isobar Noun B1

A line on a weather map connecting points that have the same atmospheric pressure.

isoelectronic Adjective B2

Describing atoms, ions or molecules that have the same number of electrons and the same arrangement of them.

isolate Verb A2

To separate someone or something from others.

isolation Noun B1

The state of being separate and apart from other people or things.

isolationism Noun B2

A national policy of avoiding involvement in the political and military affairs of other countries.

isoline Noun B2

A line on a map connecting points that share the same value, such as height or temperature.

isomers Noun B2

Compounds that share the same molecular formula but differ in how their atoms are arranged.

isothermal Adjective B2

Occurring at a constant temperature.

isotonic solution Noun B2

A solution that has the same solute concentration as the fluid inside a cell, so there's no net movement of water in or out.

isotope Noun B1

One of two or more forms of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

issue Noun A2

An important topic or problem that people discuss or need to deal with, or a single edition of a magazine.

isthmus Noun B1

A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land and has water on both sides.

it Pronoun A1

Used to talk about a thing, animal, or idea that was already mentioned.

itch Noun A1

An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

item Noun A2

A single thing, especially one on a list or among a group of things.

itinerant Adjective C1

Traveling from place to place, especially for work, rather than staying in one location.

itinerary Noun B1

A planned route or detailed schedule for a journey.

its Pronoun A1

Shows that something belongs to an animal, thing, or idea already mentioned.

itself Pronoun A2

Used to refer back to a thing, animal, or idea that is the subject of the sentence.

ivory Noun A1

A hard, cream-colored material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals, or the pale color of this material.

ivy Noun A1

A climbing plant with dark green leaves that spreads over walls and trees.

jacket Noun A1

A short coat, usually worn over other clothing for warmth.

jaguar Noun A1

A large, powerful wild cat with a spotted coat, found in Central and South America.

jam Noun A1

A sweet, thick spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.