ice (n.) |
frozen water |
Skiing is a way of moving across snow and ice. |
ice cream (n.) |
sweet frozen cream |
I'll have some ice cream for dessert. |
idea (n.) |
a thought on how to do something |
Let's go to Petra tomorrow. That's a good idea. |
ignore (v.) |
to not notice, to not pay attention to |
The dog ignored the robber. He did not even look up when the robber broke into the house. |
imaginary (adj.) |
not real |
The story was imaginary . He made it up. |
imagine (v.) |
to form a picture or idea in the mind |
They help us imagine what the Inca world was like a long time ago. |
important (adj.) |
main, significant |
Istanbul is an important city for shipping. Most of the shipping is done from there. |
impossible (adj.) |
not able to be done |
This message is impossible to understand. What does it mean? |
impressive (adj.) |
having a strong effect on the mind |
It is one of the most impressive markets I have ever seen. Look at the delicious food and the beautiful clothes to buy! |
Inca |
a south American native people that established an empire |
This is an ancient Inca city. |
include (v.) |
to contain as part of the whole |
The cost includes a double hotel room with a shower. You do not have to pay extra for it. |
incredible (adj.) |
s urprising and difficult to believe |
The buildings at Petra are incredible! I have never seen anything like them. |
India |
a large country in south Asia |
Curry is the most popular spice in India. |
influence (v.) |
to affect and cause change |
This war strongly influenced history. |
informally (adv.) |
in a casual way, not officially |
We can invite people informally, without any ceremony. |
information (n.) |
news and facts about something |
Computer screens display information. |
ingredient (n.) |
one of the parts of a mixture when cooking |
Some of the ingredients for the sauce are onions, garlic, and tomatoes. |
insect (n.) |
a small a nimal that has six legs and sometimes wings, such as an ant |
Every animal, bird, plant and insect is beautiful, even a spider! |
inside (prep.) |
i n or near the middle |
Inside the building are offices. |
instead (adv.) |
in place of something else |
Use Healing Dead Sea soap instead of regular soap for washing body, hands and face. |
instruction (n.) |
the orders or directions on how to do something |
Here are instructions for eating with chopsticks. If you want to learn how to use them, listen carefully. |
insult (v.) |
to speak rudely to someone in a way that makes them feel bad |
He was very rude. He really insulted me. |
insurance (n.) |
a promise by a company to pay for a possible loss in return for payment |
When the man died his wife got the insurance money. |
intelligent (adj.) |
able to think, learn and understand quickly |
Sarah does well in school. She is very intelligent. |
interactive (adj.) |
allowing communication between the computer and the user |
I loved the interactive computer games. |
interested (adj.) |
curious, involved, attentive |
Are you interested in fashion? Yes, I always wear the latest clothing styles. |
interesting (adj.) |
makes you want to know more about something |
Paris is one of the most interesting cities in the world. I could never get bored in Paris. |
international (adj.) |
between two or more countries |
They controlled the international trade routes between Rome, China and India. |
Internet (n.) |
a world-wide computer network to transfer mail and information |
Let's turn on the computer and look for some information on the Internet. |
interrupt (v.) |
to stop something in the middle |
I am talking to somebody. Please don't interrupt. |
introduction (n.) |
the first things said about someone or something new |
The introduction to the book was very helpful. After I read it I knew what to expect. |
investor (n.) |
a person who puts money into a business |
There are many investors in the Stock Exchange. |
invitation (n.) |
a request to come to a place at a certain time |
We accepted the invitation to the party politely. |
invite (v.) |
to ask someone to come to a certain place or event |
He invited me to the dinner party. I wanted to go, but I was busy that night. |
irresistible (adj.) |
causing a strong feeling of wanting |
These flowers are irresistible. I must buy some. |
island (n.) |
a piece of land surrounded by water |
The only way to leave the island was by boat. |
Israel |
a country in the Middle East |
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. |
Istanbul |
the largest city in Turkey |
Istanbul has the largest port in Turkey. |
Italian (adj.) |
from Italy |
I love Italian food. Spaghetti is my favourite. |