1. INUNDATE (VERB): overwhelm with things or people
Synonyms: deluge, flood
Antonyms: underwhelm, scarcity
Example Sentence:
Jemma’s class was full of students ready to inundate her with questions.
2. IRASCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): easily made angry
Synonyms: grouchy, feisty Antonyms: cool, laid-back
Example Sentence:
The irascible coach was very eager to start a verbal war with the other team’s coach.
3. INGRESS (NOUN): the act or right of entering
Synonyms: access, admission Antonym: exit, conclusion
Example Sentence:
No ingress was allowed in the building until the fire department gave a thumbs up.
4. INFERNAL (ADJECTIVE): horrible
Synonyms: malevolent, damned Antonyms: ethical, moral
Example Sentence:
The family was devastated at the sight of the infernal damage the quake caused.
5. INCENDIARY (ADJETIVE): causing trouble
Synonyms: provocative, inflammatory Antonyms: peacemaking, appeasing
Example Sentence:
The editor’s incendiary article about the community leaders caused an uproar among the activists.
6. IMPETUS (NOUN): stimulus
Synonyms: motivation, impulse Antonym: hindrance, discouragement
Example Sentence:
My physician’s announcement that I have diabetes was the impetus for me to start taking a balanced diet.
7. IGNOBLE (ADJECTIVE): not deserving respect
Synonyms: lowly, unworthy Antonyms: dignified, honorable
Example Sentence:
The greedy man offered chocolates to the billionaire’s daughter with the ignoble motive of abducting the child.
8. IDIOSYNCRASY (NOUN): oddity.
Synonyms: peculiarity, trait Antonyms: usualness, normality
Example Sentence:
Linda has an idiosyncrasy of wearing a red hat which makes her look out of place.
9. IMPEACH (VERB): denounce
Synonyms: accuse, blame Antonyms: praise, exonerate
Example sentence:
The CEO was impeached from his position when his illegal ways came in light.
10. ILLUSORY (ADJECTIVE): deceptive
Synonyms: hallucinatory, misleading Antonyms: genuine, real
Example Sentence:
Liam’s illusory friendship with his rival was just to destroy the guy’s reputation in the team.
