English Vocabulary Word Meanings

Innate means existing from birth, inherent, or natural - something you are born with, not learned. Inborn is the closest synonym. Lenient means permissive, violate means to break, and childish means immature, which are unrelated.

Inhibit means to restrain, hold back, or prohibit - to prevent something from happening. Prohibit is the closest synonym. Unerring means accurate, very small is size-related, and unfairness is injustice.

Insensate means without feeling, unconscious, or insensitive - lacking sensation or emotion. Without feeling is the exact meaning. Deduce means to infer, incompetent means unskilled, and hint means a clue.

 Insouciant means indifferent.

Interdict means to prohibit, forbid, or officially ban something. Forbid is the correct meaning. Harmless and harmful are about danger, while greedy means excessive desire.

Insurrection means a rebellion against authority or government - an organized uprising. Rebellion is the correct synonym. Unjust means unfair, wicked means evil, and begin means to start.

Interminable means endless or seemingly without end - continuing forever. Endless is the correct meaning. Novel means new or book-like, imply means to suggest, and persuade means to convince.

Intractable means hard to control, manage, or influence - stubborn and unmanageable. Unruly is the closest synonym. Unrestrained means unchecked, dull means boring, and imply means to suggest.

Intrinsically means essentially, naturally, or fundamentally - at the core or basic nature of something. Essentially is the correct synonym. Meantime is time-related, provoke means to trigger, and bankrupt means insolvent.

Intrude means to enter uninvited or encroach - to trespass on someone's property or space. Trespass is the correct synonym. Wholeness means completeness, bury means to inter, and matchless means unparalleled.

Inveigh means to protest strongly or criticize harshly - to denounce or speak against something. Denounce is the correct meaning. Chinks are openings, purity means cleanliness, and burial means interment.

Iridescent means displaying luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles - like a rainbow or soap bubble. Exhibiting rainbow like colours is the correct meaning. Wheedle means to coax, hardened means solidified, and insert between means to interpose.

Invidious means designed to create ill will or envy - likely to cause resentment or offense. Designed to create envy is the correct meaning. Destroy means to ruin, and ill will is a related concept but not the primary meaning.

Invulnerable means unable to be harmed, damaged, or hurt. The prefix 'in-' means not, and 'vulnerable' means capable of being hurt. Option C correctly captures this meaning as incapable of injury. The other options are unrelated to the word's actual meaning.

Irreconcilable means two things that cannot be made to agree or work together; they are fundamentally incompatible. The prefix 'ir-' means not, and 'reconcilable' means able to be made consistent. Option C is correct. The other options have no connection to the word's meaning.

A jeremiad is a long, mournful complaint or lamentation, often about the state of society or the world. It comes from the biblical prophet Jeremiah who was known for his lamentations. Option B 'Lament' correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are completely unrelated.

Irrevocable means cannot be changed, reversed, or taken back. The prefix 'ir-' means not, and 'revocable' means able to be called back or cancelled. Option A 'Unalterable' correctly expresses this meaning. Options like customs, false, or mean are unrelated.

Jargon refers to special words, expressions, or technical terms used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand. It can be considered specialized slang or terminology. Option A 'Slang' is the closest match among the choices. The other options have no relation to the meaning.

A lagoon is a shallow body of water, especially one near a sea or lake, often separated by a reef, barrier island, or other natural formation. Option B 'Shallow body of water near a sea' correctly defines this geographical feature. The other options are completely unrelated.

Jocund means cheerful, lighthearted, merry, or sprightly in manner. It describes someone who is joyful and lively in their disposition. Option B 'Merry' correctly captures this positive, cheerful meaning. The other options are incorrect associations.

Lachrymose means given to tears or weeping; tearful or mournful in expression. It comes from the Latin word for tears (lacrima). Option A 'Producing tears' correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are completely unrelated to the word's actual meaning.

A kiosk is a small, open-fronted structure or pavilion, often used for selling newspapers, tickets, or other items. It's a small stand or booth. Option B 'Pavilion' correctly captures this architectural meaning. The other options have no connection to the word.

Judicious means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful in decision-making. Option C 'Sound in judgment' perfectly captures this meaning. The other options (repeat, easily, rejoicing) are unrelated to the word's actual meaning.

A lapidary is a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems and precious stones. It can also refer to the art of cutting gems. Option C 'one who engraves gems' correctly identifies this specialized profession. The other options are completely unrelated.

Knead means to work dough, clay, or similar material by pressing, folding, and stretching with the hands, as in bread-making. Option C 'Mix' is the closest approximation, though 'work with hands' would be more precise. The other options are unrelated.