English Vocabulary Exercise

Indomitable means impossible to subdue or defeat or unconquerable, referring to something that cannot be overcome. The other options (feeble, vulnerable, exhausted, pliable) all suggest weakness or susceptibility, which are antonyms of indomitable.

Indulgent means characterized by tolerance or lenient, especially toward behavior or desires. Permissive is the closest synonym. Abstemious (restrained) and strict are antonyms, while illegitimate and intangible are unrelated.

Ineffable means too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words - literally un-speakable. Beyond words captures this meaning perfectly. Option A is the opposite, while the others are unrelated or incorrect.

Inexorable means unyielding or impossible to stop. Relentless is the closest synonym, as both convey the idea of something that cannot be slowed, changed, or persuaded. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - pitiable means deserving pity, liable means likely, likely means probable, and changeable means capable of being changed.

 Ineluctable means unavoidable or inescapeable therefore unavoidable is the correct answer.

Inept means lacking skill or clumsy. Inexpert is the correct synonym - it directly means lacking expertise or skill. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - skilled and competent mean having ability, while upset and extraordinary don't relate to skill level.

Infuse means to instill, inspire, or fill something. Inculcate is the best match - it specifically means to implant ideas or attitudes through persistent instruction. The other options are largely opposites - diffuse means to spread out, put out means to extinguish, extinguish means to put out, and embrace doesn't capture the directed nature of infuse.

Inimical means hostile or harmful. Hostile is the correct synonym - both convey unfriendliness or active opposition. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - benign means harmless, supportive means helping, favourable means advantageous, and pragmatic means practical.

Ingenuous means innocent, open, and frank. Frank is the correct answer - it means honest and direct in speech. The other options are incorrect - callous means unfeeling, insincere means dishonest, earthy means coarse or unrefined, and aboriginal means indigenous.

Inscrutable means difficult to understand or interpret. Unfathomable is the correct synonym - it means impossible to fully comprehend or understand. The other options are incorrect - questionable means doubtful, simple means easy to understand, pardonable means forgivable, and perishable means liable to decay.

Insurrection means a violent uprising against authority. Rebellion is the correct synonym - it specifically means organized resistance against a government or authority. The other options are incorrect - suppression means putting down by force, renunciation means giving up a claim or belief, reincarnation means rebirth, and none of these is wrong.

Insipid means lacking flavor, interest, or vigor. Boring is the correct match - it directly describes something dull and uninteresting. The other options are poor fits - exploring is unrelated, tiring is about fatigue, rigorous is about strictness, and exciting is an antonym.

Insinuate means to suggest or hint at something indirectly. Imply is the correct synonym - it means to suggest something without stating it directly. The other options are incorrect - improper means not suitable, indolent means lazy, humiliate means to shame someone, and aggressive means hostile.

Invective means abusive or insulting language. Abuse is the correct match - it specifically refers to harsh, insulting language. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - encomium and praise are opposites (meaning high praise), intransitive is a grammatical term, and deep is unrelated to verbal attack.

Inure means to accustom someone to something unpleasant, typically through repeated exposure. "Get used to something unpleasant" is the correct definition. The other options are incorrect - naive means inexperienced, exercise means physical activity, inactive means not active, and none of these is wrong.

Interdict means to prohibit or forbid, especially with authority. "Prevent illegal entry" is the closest match - interdict specifically refers to authoritative prohibition. The other options are incorrect - consecrate means to make sacred, prosecute means to bring legal action, challenge means to question, and punish means to penalize.

Inundate means to flood or overwhelm with large quantities. Overwhelm is the closest synonym, capturing the sense of being buried beneath something too large to handle. Harass is similar but implies intentional annoyance rather than sheer volume, while help and prevent are opposite in meaning.

Intrepid means fearless, brave, and adventurous in the face of danger. Daring perfectly captures this quality of courage and willingness to take risks. Cowardly and trembling are antonyms (opposites), while stupid and thoughtless are unrelated to bravery.

Inveterate means established, habitual, or deeply rooted, especially referring to long-standing habits or beliefs. Habitual is the correct synonym. Mild and insignificant are opposite in intensity, venerate means to respect deeply, and simple doesn't capture the sense of something ingrained over time.

Inveigh means to speak or write about something with strong criticism or bitterness. Speak out angrily is the closest match among the options. Help, guide, and enlighten are all positive acts, while overwhelm means to flood - none capture the critical, verbal nature of inveigh.

Intransigent means unwilling to change one's views or to agree. Obdurate is a perfect synonym, meaning stubbornly unyielding. Yielding, meek, and flexible are all antonyms (opposites), while transparent means open and clear - unrelated to stubbornness.

Invidious means unpleasant, objectionable, or causing animosity or resentment. Unpleasant is the correct synonym here. Enviable is actually an antonym (desirable), exhaustive means thorough, mannerly means polite, and orderly means organized - none match the negative quality of invidious.

Iota is the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet, and figuratively means an extremely small amount. Speck captures this sense of something tiny or insignificant. Great quantity, cosmos, and lot all suggest largeness, while chaos means disorder.

Invincible means too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Unbeatable is a perfect synonym. Vulnerable and feeble are antonyms (easily defeated), while winsome and enchanting mean attractive/charming - unrelated to the concept of being unconquerable.