Lesson 158 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#4711 😌 ••••••	insouciance /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Casual lack of concern; indifference. ••••••	She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	nonchalance, indifference, unconcern, carefreeness, calmness ••••••	anxiety, concern, worry ••••••	air of insouciance, insouciance about rules, remarkable insouciance ••••••
#4712 📘 ••••••	instructive /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction ••••••	The lecture was highly instructive and engaging. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	educational, enlightening, informative, didactic ••••••	uninformative, unhelpful ••••••	instructive lesson, instructive example, highly instructive, instructive experience ••••••
#4713 📜 ••••••	institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/ verb ••••••	institutionalized ••••••	institutionalized ••••••	institutionalizes ••••••	institutionalizing ••••••	to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice ••••••	The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	formalize, establish, legitimize, entrench ••••••	abolish, dismantle ••••••	institutionalize practices, institutionalize reforms, institutionalize policies ••••••
#4714 🏥 ••••••	institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a particular purpose ••••••	The hospital is a respected institution in the community. ••••••	an institution ••••••	something or someone long established and respected ••••••	organization, establishment, foundation, facility, entity ••••••	individual, person ••••••	financial institution, educational institution, public institution, government institution ••••••
#4715 🏛️ ••••••	institute /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/ noun, verb ••••••	instituted ••••••	instituted ••••••	institutes ••••••	instituting ••••••	as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate ••••••	The university decided to institute new rules for the library. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	organization, establishment, foundation, initiate, set up ••••••	abolish, disband, dissolve ••••••	research institute, technical institute, institute reforms, institute measures ••••••
#4716 🌱 ••••••	instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ verb ••••••	instilled ••••••	instilled ••••••	instills ••••••	instilling ••••••	to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind ••••••	Parents try to instill good values in their children. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	impart, implant, inculcate, introduce, nurture ••••••	eradicate, remove, eliminate ••••••	instill confidence, instill discipline, instill values, instill hope ••••••
#4717 👿 ••••••	instigator /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad. ••••••	The police identified him as the instigator of the violence. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	provoker, agitator, troublemaker, inciter, instigant ••••••	peacemaker, mediator ••••••	chief instigator, instigator of violence, instigator of unrest ••••••
#4718 🔥 ••••••	instigate /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/ verb ••••••	instigated ••••••	instigated ••••••	instigates ••••••	instigating ••••••	To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative. ••••••	He was accused of instigating the riot. ••••••	instigate trouble ••••••	to cause problems or provoke conflict ••••••	provoke, incite, start, stir up, foment ••••••	deter, prevent ••••••	instigate violence, instigate a conflict, instigate reform ••••••
#4719 🏛️ ••••••	instate /ɪnˈsteɪt/ verb ••••••	instated ••••••	instated ••••••	instates ••••••	instating ••••••	To set up in position, office, or authority. ••••••	The board decided to instate her as the new director. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appoint, establish, install, assign, designate ••••••	remove, dismiss ••••••	instate as, instate new policy, instate position ••••••
#4720 ⚡ ••••••	instantaneous /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Happening immediately, without any delay. ••••••	The change in temperature was almost instantaneous. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	immediate, prompt, quick, rapid, sudden ••••••	delayed, slow ••••••	instantaneous reaction, instantaneous effect, almost instantaneous ••••••
#4721 ⚡ ••••••	instant /ˈɪnstənt/ noun/adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A very short period of time; happening immediately. ••••••	He replied in an instant without hesitation. ••••••	in an instant ••••••	very quickly; immediately ••••••	moment, second, flash, immediate, prompt ••••••	delay, wait ••••••	instant coffee, instant reply, instant success, in an instant ••••••
#4722 📌 ••••••	instance /ˈɪnstəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An example or single occurrence of something. ••••••	This is just one instance of his generosity. ••••••	for instance ••••••	As an example. ••••••	example, case, occurrence, illustration, situation ••••••	generalization, whole ••••••	in this instance, one instance, rare instance, for instance ••••••
#4723 ✨ ••••••	inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ verb ••••••	inspired ••••••	inspired ••••••	inspires ••••••	inspiring ••••••	To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something. ••••••	The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder. ••••••	inspire confidence ••••••	To cause someone to feel confident or assured. ••••••	motivate, encourage, uplift, stimulate, influence ••••••	discourage, dishearten, depress ••••••	inspire others, inspire change, inspire confidence, truly inspire ••••••
#4724 🕵️ ••••••	inspector /ɪnˈspɛktər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met. ••••••	The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards. ••••••	under the inspector's eye ••••••	Closely monitored or supervised by an authority. ••••••	examiner, officer, auditor, overseer, supervisor ••••••	worker, employee ••••••	police inspector, health inspector, building inspector ••••••
#4725 😎 ••••••	insouciant /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree. ••••••	He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	carefree, unconcerned, nonchalant, indifferent, easygoing ••••••	anxious, worried, concerned ••••••	insouciant attitude, insouciant style, insouciant response ••••••
#4726 💡 ••••••	insight /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding. ••••••	Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist. ••••••	gain insight ••••••	to develop a clear understanding of something ••••••	understanding, perception, awareness, intuition, comprehension ••••••	ignorance, misunderstanding ••••••	gain insight, valuable insight, deep insight, provide insight ••••••
#4727 ➡️ ••••••	insomuch /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	to such an extent ••••••	He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand. ••••••	insomuch as ••••••	insofar as; to the extent that ••••••	so much, to such an extent, thus, therefore ••••••	little, scarcely ••••••	insomuch as, insomuch tired ••••••
#4728 🌙 ••••••	insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the condition of being unable to sleep ••••••	She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	sleeplessness, wakefulness, restlessness ••••••	sleep, slumber ••••••	chronic insomnia, suffer from insomnia, insomnia treatment ••••••
#4729 📉 ••••••	insolvent /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	unable to pay debts owed ••••••	The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	bankrupt, broke, indebted, ruined ••••••	solvent, wealthy, stable ••••••	insolvent company, insolvent firm, insolvent debtor ••••••
#4730 💸 ••••••	insolvency /ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy ••••••	The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	bankruptcy, liquidation, collapse, failure ••••••	solvency, stability ••••••	declare insolvency, file for insolvency, corporate insolvency ••••••
#4731 😒 ••••••	insolent /ˈɪnsələnt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect ••••••	The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	rude, disrespectful, arrogant, impudent, cheeky ••••••	respectful, polite, humble ••••••	insolent behavior, insolent remark, insolent tone ••••••
#4732 😏 ••••••	insolence /ˈɪnsələns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	rude or disrespectful behavior ••••••	The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	rudeness, disrespect, impudence, arrogance ••••••	politeness, respect ••••••	act of insolence, sheer insolence, show insolence, punished for insolence ••••••
#4733 🗣️ ••••••	insistent /ɪnˈsɪstənt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no ••••••	The child was insistent on getting a new toy. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	persistent, demanding, assertive, determined ••••••	yielding, lenient ••••••	insistent voice, insistent demand, insistent tone, insistent pressure ••••••
#4734 📢 ••••••	insistence /ɪnˈsɪstəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly ••••••	At his insistence, we stayed longer. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	demand, urging, persistence, assertion ••••••	submission, yielding ••••••	firm insistence, insistence on, strong insistence, parental insistence ••••••
#4735 🙅‍♂️ ••••••	insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ verb ••••••	insisted ••••••	insisted ••••••	insists ••••••	insisting ••••••	to demand something forcefully or firmly ••••••	She insisted on paying the bill. ••••••	insist on ••••••	to demand firmly that something be done ••••••	demand, maintain, assert, press, urge ••••••	yield, accept, give up ••••••	insist on, insist that, strongly insist, politely insist ••••••
#4736 🥱 ••••••	insipid /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull ••••••	The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	bland, tasteless, dull, boring, flat ••••••	flavorful, exciting, lively ••••••	insipid taste, insipid conversation, insipid food, insipid performance ••••••
#4737 🤫 ••••••	insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ verb ••••••	insinuated ••••••	insinuated ••••••	insinuates ••••••	insinuating ••••••	To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly. ••••••	He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications. ••••••	insinuate oneself ••••••	to gradually and subtly gain favor or acceptance ••••••	imply, suggest, hint, intimate, indicate ••••••	declare, state, assert ••••••	insinuate doubt, insinuate guilt, insinuate oneself into ••••••
#4738 🪙 ••••••	insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Too small or unimportant to be worth considering. ••••••	The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it. ••••••	an insignificant detail ••••••	a very small or unimportant piece of information ••••••	trivial, minor, negligible, unimportant, petty ••••••	important, significant, meaningful ••••••	insignificant amount, insignificant role, almost insignificant ••••••
#4739 ⚪ ••••••	insignificance /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The quality of being unimportant or trivial. ••••••	He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	triviality, unimportance, smallness, pettiness ••••••	importance, significance, value ••••••	utter insignificance, sense of insignificance, feeling of insignificance ••••••
#4740 🧠 ••••••	insightful /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness. ••••••	The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	perceptive, astute, shrewd, knowledgeable, wise ••••••	shallow, ignorant, superficial ••••••	insightful comment, insightful analysis, insightful observation, insightful book ••••••

Lesson 158 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More

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