ETV1 Word List - 251-300

induce

Definition: 1) to succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something, 2) to bring about or give rise to

indulge in

Definition: to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

inept

Definition: not skilled, incompetent or inefficient

infallible

Definition: 1) incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, 2) never failing; always effective, 3) (in the Roman Catholic Church) credited with papal infallibility

infinite

Definition: having no limit or end, boundless, unlimited, immense, vast

inflected

Definition: 1) changing in form according to grammatical function such as tense, mood, number, gender etc, 2) slightly changed by the influence of a particular thing

ingrained

Definition: (of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established; difficult to change

inhibition

Definition: a feeling of embarrassment that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a normal, natural way

inkling

Definition: a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint

innocuous

Definition: 1) having no adverse effect, 2) not likely to offend or provoke to strong emotion

innumerable

Definition: too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically)

instigate

Definition: 1) to bring about or initiate (an action or event), 2) (instigate someone to do something) incite someone to do something, especially something bad

instil

Definition: 1) gradually, but firmly establish (an idea, feeling or attitude) in a person’s mind, so that it has a strong influence on this person's way of living, 2) put a substance into something in the form of liquid drops

insurmountable

Definition: (especially of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be overcome

intercept

Definition: to obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination

intermittent

Definition: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

intricacies

Definition: details, especially of an involved or perplexing subject

intricate

Definition: complex or difficult to understand

intrusive

Definition: causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited

invoke

Definition: 1) to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument, 2) to call earnestly for, 3) to call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration