Adjective
innovative
IPA /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/
Introducing or using new ideas or methods to solve a problem or improve something.
See example sentence: innovative
Their innovative storage design made our tiny kitchen easier to use.
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Adjective
infallible
IPA /ɪnˈfæləbl/
Always correct and never making a mistake in judgement or advice.
See example sentence: infallible
Even the most experienced cook is not infallible.
Adjective
indispensable
IPA /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/
So necessary or useful that a person or activity would be very difficult to manage without it.
See example sentence: indispensable
My notebook is indispensable for keeping track of family appointments.
Adjective
implicit
IPA /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
Suggested or understood from what is said or done, without being directly stated.
See example sentence: implicit
There was an implicit promise that we would help each other.
Adjective
imperative
IPA /ɪmˈperətɪv/
So important or urgent that action is necessary and should not be delayed.
See example sentence: imperative
It is imperative to lock the gate before leaving the house.
Adjective
impeccable
IPA /ɪmˈpekəbl/
So carefully done or presented that there are no noticeable mistakes or faults.
See example sentence: impeccable
His impeccable manners made every guest feel welcome at the dinner.
Adjective
harmonious
IPA /hɑːˈməʊniəs/
Friendly and peaceful, with people cooperating and getting along without serious disagreement.
See example sentence: harmonious
They worked hard to maintain a harmonious relationship with their neighbours.
Verb
hinder
IPA /ˈhɪndə(r)/
To make an action or process harder or slower by getting in the way of progress.
See example sentence: hinder
Heavy traffic hindered our journey to the railway station.
Verb
galvanise
IPA /ˈɡælvənaɪz/
To prompt someone into action by creating a strong feeling of urgency or excitement.
See example sentence: galvanise
The damaged playground galvanised the neighbours into organising a repair day.
Noun
friction
IPA /ˈfrɪkʃn/
Tension or disagreement between people that makes it harder for them to get along.
See example sentence: friction
Different ideas about tidiness caused friction between the flatmates.
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