English Vocabulary: Synonyms and Word Meanings

To irk someone is to irritate or annoy them. Irritate is a direct synonym.

 Both jaunt and excurion are trips or journeys.

A jab is a quick, sharp blow or poke. Punch is the closest synonym provided.

An iota is an extremely small amount. A speck is a synonym for a tiny particle or amount.

To inveigle is to persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery. Coax is a synonym for persuading through gentle urging.

To invigorate is to give strength or energy to. Stimulate is a direct synonym.

To intrude is to put oneself into a place where one is unwelcome. Trespass is a synonym for entering someone's land or property without permission.

To intimidate is to frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants. Threaten is a synonym for expressing an intention to harm.

To intrude is to enter without invitation. Trespass is the correct synonym.

Intricate means very complicated or detailed. Complex is a direct synonym.

An introvert is a person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Reclusive describes someone who avoids others.

Derision is contemptuous ridicule or mockery. Insult is a synonym for a disrespectful or scornful remark.

To meddle is to interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. Interfere is a direct synonym.

To enthuse is to express intense interest or excitement. Motivate is the closest synonym among the choices, as it involves inspiring someone to act.

Infallible means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. Perfect is a synonym for something without flaws.

To coddle is to treat in an indulgent or overprotective way. Indulge is a synonym for allowing someone to enjoy a desired pleasure.

To taint is to contaminate or pollute. Infect is a synonym for contaminating with harmful substances.

To infringe is to actively break the terms of a law or agreement. Trespass is a synonym for violating boundaries or rights.

Itinerant means traveling from place to place. Wanderer is a direct synonym.

Obvious means easily perceived or understood. Irrefutable is a synonym for something that cannot be denied or disputed, often because it is clear.

Impeccable means in accordance with the highest standards; faultless. Perfect is a direct synonym.

An impetus is the force or energy with which a body moves. Force is a direct synonym.

Imperious means assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. Haughty is a synonym for arrogantly superior.

Sophomoric describes something or someone that is pretentious, juvenile, or lacking in maturity. Immature is the closest synonym among the choices provided.

To impede means to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them. Obstruct is a direct synonym.