Lesson 332
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Lesson 332 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#9925
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informal
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl/
adjective
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relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules or conventions
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They had an informal meeting at the coffee shop.

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informal talk

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a casual or relaxed conversation
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casual, relaxed, unofficial, easygoing
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formal, official, strict
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informal meeting, informal clothes, informal chat, informal relationship
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#9926
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interesting
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/
adjective
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Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
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The documentary about space was very interesting.

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interestingly enough

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Used to introduce something surprising or unexpected.
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engaging, fascinating, captivating, intriguing, absorbing
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boring, dull, tedious
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find interesting, very interesting, interesting story, interesting fact
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#9927
💡
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interest
/ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/
noun/verb
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interested
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interested
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interests
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interesting
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A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
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He showed great interest in learning new languages.

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conflict of interest

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A situation where personal interests might interfere with professional duties.
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concern, curiosity, attention, stake, involvement
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boredom, indifference, apathy
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show interest, take interest, express interest, public interest
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#9928
🔗
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interdisciplinary
/ˌɪntərˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/
adjective
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Involving two or more academic subjects or fields of study.
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The university encourages interdisciplinary research projects.

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multidisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, integrative, collaborative
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specialized, isolated
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interdisciplinary study, interdisciplinary team, interdisciplinary research, interdisciplinary field
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#9929
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intelligent
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
adjective
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Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
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She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

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intelligent guess

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A well-informed or reasonable guess based on available knowledge.
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clever, smart, bright, brainy, knowledgeable
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stupid, dull, ignorant
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intelligent design, intelligent choice, highly intelligent, intelligent system
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#9930
🧱
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intact
/ɪnˈtækt/
adjective
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Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
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Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

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undamaged, whole, unbroken, unharmed, complete
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damaged, broken, ruined
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remain intact, kept intact, survive intact, preserve intact
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#9931
🔥
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insupportable
/ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/
adjective
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Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
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The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

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unbearable, intolerable, unendurable, impossible
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bearable, tolerable
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insupportable pain, insupportable heat, insupportable burden, insupportable conditions
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#9932
📜
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instructions
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
noun
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Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
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Please follow the instructions on the box.

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follow instructions

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to do as directed
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guidelines, directions, rules, orders, commands
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confusion, disorder
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clear instructions, written instructions, step-by-step instructions, give instructions
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#9933
🐾
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instinct
/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
noun
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A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
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Birds build nests by instinct.

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animal instinct

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natural, unlearned behavior of animals
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intuition, impulse, tendency, drive, reflex
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reason, logic
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natural instinct, survival instinct, maternal instinct, instinct tells
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#9934
🔍
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inspect
/ɪnˈspɛkt/
verb
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inspected
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inspected
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inspects
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inspecting
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To look at something carefully to check for problems or details.
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The engineer inspected the bridge for cracks.

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inspect the premises

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to examine a place carefully
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examine, check, review, scrutinize, analyze
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ignore, neglect
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inspect carefully, inspect thoroughly, inspect the site, safety inspector
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#9935
🎖️
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insignia
/ɪnˈsɪɡniə/
noun
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A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
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The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.

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emblem, badge, symbol, crest, logo
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plainness, anonymity
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military insignia, official insignia, insignia of rank, insignia on uniform
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#9936
🍽️
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insatiate
/ɪnˈseɪʃiət/
adjective
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impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
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He had an insatiate desire for power.

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greedy, voracious, unquenchable, ravenous
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satisfied, content
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insatiate desire, insatiate hunger, insatiate curiosity
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#9937
🤯
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insane
/ɪnˈseɪn/
adjective
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mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
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The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

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drive someone insane

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to make someone extremely annoyed or frustrated
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mad, crazy, deranged, lunatic
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sane, rational
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insane idea, insane behavior, go insane, sound insane
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#9938
😇
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innocent
/ˈɪnəsənt/
adjective
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not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless
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The court found him innocent of all charges.

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innocent until proven guilty

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a person is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court
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guiltless, blameless, pure, harmless
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guilty, corrupt
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innocent child, innocent victim, innocent mistake, innocent face
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#9939
🏰
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inheritor
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/
noun
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a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
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She became the inheritor of her family's estate.

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heir, successor, beneficiary, descendant
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ancestor, predecessor
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rightful inheritor, sole inheritor, legal inheritor
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#9940
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immunity
/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/
noun
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The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.
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Vaccination provides immunity against certain infections.

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diplomatic immunity

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A legal immunity granted to diplomats from the jurisdiction of the host country.
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resistance, protection, defense, exemption, safeguard
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vulnerability, susceptibility
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natural immunity, herd immunity, build immunity, immunity from prosecution
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#9941
💧
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inflow
/ˈɪn.floʊ/
noun
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The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
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The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.

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capital inflow

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The movement of money for investment into a country or market.
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entry, influx, arrival, movement
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outflow, exodus
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inflow of capital, inflow of funds, inflow of migrants, inflow of cash
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#9942
⬇️
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inferior
/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/
adjective
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Of lower quality, rank, or status.
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This material is inferior to the one we used before.

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inferior complex

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A feeling of being less worthy or capable.
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lower, lesser, substandard, second-rate
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superior, excellent
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inferior quality, inferior position, inferior goods, inferior design
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#9943
🦠
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infect
/ɪnˈfɛkt/
verb
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infected
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infected
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infects
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infecting
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To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
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The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

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infect with fear

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To spread fear into others.
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contaminate, transmit, spread, pollute
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cleanse, disinfect
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infect people, infect cells, infect computers, infect animals
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#9944
🕊️
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independent
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
adjective
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Free from outside control; not depending on others.
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She is an independent woman who runs her own business.

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independent thinker

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Someone who forms their own opinions without influence from others.
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self-sufficient, autonomous, free, self-reliant
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dependent, subordinate
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independent study, independent state, independent work, financially independent
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#9945
📈
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incremental
/ˌɪŋ.krɪˈmen.təl/
adjective
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Increasing gradually in small amounts or steps.
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The company made incremental improvements to the software.

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incremental progress

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Gradual progress made step by step.
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gradual, step-by-step, progressive, cumulative, successive
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sudden, abrupt, immediate
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incremental changes, incremental steps, incremental approach, incremental benefits
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#9946
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inconsiderate
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
adjective
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Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
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It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

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thoughtless, selfish, careless, rude, insensitive
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considerate, thoughtful, polite
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inconsiderate behavior, inconsiderate remark, very inconsiderate
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#9947
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inclination
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
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She has an inclination towards helping others.

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natural inclination

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a person's natural tendency or preference
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tendency, leaning, preference, propensity, disposition
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aversion, disinclination
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inclination to, inclination toward, strong inclination
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#9948
☹️
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inauspicious
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adjective
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Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.
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The event began under inauspicious circumstances.

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unlucky, unfortunate, unfavorable, ominous
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auspicious, fortunate, favorable
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inauspicious start, inauspicious sign, inauspicious event
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#9949
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improvidence
/ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/
noun
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Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
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His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

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carelessness, recklessness, negligence, wastefulness
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foresight, prudence
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financial improvidence, improvidence of youth, act of improvidence
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#9950
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important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
adjective
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Having great significance or value.
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It is important to stay hydrated during summer.

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important role

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a crucial part in a process or situation
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significant, vital, crucial, essential, meaningful
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unimportant, trivial, minor
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important decision, important role, important factor, important issue
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#9951
🙅
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impolite
/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
adjective
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Not showing good manners; rude.
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It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

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rude, disrespectful, discourteous, ill-mannered, inconsiderate
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polite, courteous, respectful
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impolite remark, impolite behavior, impolite tone, impolite gesture
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#9952
🌱
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imperfect
/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
adjective
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Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
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The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

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flawed, defective, incomplete, faulty, blemished
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perfect, flawless, complete
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imperfect system, imperfect knowledge, imperfect solution, imperfect world
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#9953
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impatient
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
adjective
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Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
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She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

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impatient to do something

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Eager and restless to start doing something quickly.
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restless, eager, anxious, irritable, hasty
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patient, calm, tolerant
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be impatient, sound impatient, impatient look, impatient sigh
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#9954
💥
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impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
noun, verb
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impacted
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impacted
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impacts
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impacting
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The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.
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The new law had a major impact on the economy.

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make an impact

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To have a strong effect or impression on someone or something.
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effect, influence, impression, shock, consequence
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cause, source
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social impact, economic impact, environmental impact, significant impact
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