A motive or incitement to action (2)
Incentive
(N.) (प्रोत्साहन)
Example: The bonus acted as an incentive for better performance.
Continuing without pause or interruption
Incessant
(Adj.) (बिना रुके लगातार)
Example: The incessant rain flooded the streets.
Lack of civic-mindedness or patriotism (2)
Incivism
(N.) (नागरिक कर्तव्यों की अवहेलना)
Example: Littering in public places shows incivism.
Travelling under a name other than one’s own
Incognito
(Adj.) (गुप्त पहचान में)
Example: The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid attention.
Something that is expressed in a confusing way
Incoherent
(Adj.) (असंगत)
Example: His speech was so incoherent that no one understood it.
Difficult or impossible to understand (3)
Incomprehensible
(Adj.) (समझ से बाहर)
Example: The instructions were incomprehensible to beginners.
The state of not being in agreement or harmony
Incongruence
(N.) (असंगति, मेल न खाना)
Example: There was an incongruence between his words and actions.
Impossible to deny or disprove
Incontrovertible
(Adj.) (अविवादित)
Example: The evidence against him was incontrovertible.
Unable to be corrected or reformed (15)
Incorrigible
(Adj.) (असंशोधनीय; जो कभी न सुधर सके)
Example: The incorrigible child refused to follow any rules.
Extraordinary or unbelievable (6)
Incredible
(Adj.) (अविश्वसनीय)
Example: She made an incredible recovery after the accident.
Owing money to someone
Indebted
(Adj.) (ऋणी)
Example: I am deeply indebted to my teacher for her guidance.
Incapable of feeling tired or exhausted (6)
Indefatigable
(Adj.) (न थकने वाला)
Example: He is an indefatigable worker who never gives up.
Something that cannot be erased or forgotten (2)
Indelible
(Adj.) (स्थायी)
Example: The memory of that day left an indelible mark on his mind.
Too extreme or unusual to be adequately described
Indescribable
(Adj.) (अवर्णनीय)
Example: She felt indescribable joy when she achieved her goal.
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Indigenous
(Adj.) (स्वदेशी)
Example: These plants are indigenous to India and grow naturally here.
Anger about an unfair situation or about someone’s unfair behaviour (3)
Indignation
(N.) (आक्रोश)
Example: She felt deep indignation at the injustice done to her friend.
Something that is absolutely necessary or crucial (3)
Indispensable
(Adj.) (अपरिहार्य, अत्यावश्यक)
Example: Water is indispensable for human survival.
Diligent and hard-working
Industrious
(Adj.) (मेहनती)
Example: He is an industrious student who studies regularly.
Not fit to eat (4)
Inedible
(Adj.) (अखाद्य)
Example: The food was burnt and completely inedible.
That which cannot be expressed in words (4)
Ineffable
(Adj.) (अवर्णनीय)
Example: She felt an ineffable joy on hearing the good news.
Someone not fit to be chosen (2)
Ineligible
(Adj.) (अयोग्य)
Example: He was declared ineligible for the competition due to age.
Lack of skill or ability
Ineptness
(N.) (अयोग्यता)
Example: His ineptness in handling the situation made things worse.
Lacking the ability to act
Inert
(Adj.) (अक्रिय)
Example: The chemical remained inert under normal conditions.
Something that cannot be avoided; certain to happen (13)
Inevitable
(Adj.) (अटल)
Example: Failure is inevitable if you do not work hard.
Not to be moved by entreaty
Inexorable
(Adj.) (हठी, निर्दयी)
Example: The inexorable judge refused to reduce the sentence.
That which cannot be put out
Inextinguishable
(Adj.) (जिसे बुझाया न जा सके)
Example: His inextinguishable spirit kept him going despite hardships.
One who cannot make mistakes (12)
Infallible
(Adj.) (अचूक)
Example: No human is infallible; everyone makes mistakes.
The killing of an infant (3)
Infanticide
(N.) (शिशु हत्या)
Example: Infanticide is a serious crime punishable by law.
Without any limit or end (2)
Infinite
(Adj.) (अनंत)
Example: The universe seems infinite in size.
A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill (2)
Infirmary
(N.) (अस्पताल)
Example: The injured student was taken to the school infirmary.
That which catches fire easily (7)
Inflammable
(Adj.) (ज्वलनशील)
Example: Petrol is highly inflammable and must be handled carefully.
A cluster of flowers on a branch
Inflorescence
(N.) (फूलों का गुच्छा)
Example: The plant displayed a beautiful inflorescence in spring.
Exceptionally clever or talented
Ingenious
(Adj.) (प्रतिभाशाली)
Example: He came up with an ingenious solution to the problem.
The money, property, etc. received from someone after their death
Inheritance
(N.) (विरासत)
Example: She received a large inheritance from her grandfather.
Not guilty of any wrongdoing and lacking knowledge or awareness of it
Innocent
(Adj.) (निर्दोष)
Example: The innocent child smiled happily.
An indirect reference
Innuendo
(N.) (इशारा; गलत भावना से)
Example: His speech was full of political innuendo.
To treat with a vaccine to promote immunity against a disease
Inoculate
(V.) (टीका लगाना)
Example: Doctors inoculate children to protect them from diseases.
Eager to learn or know things
Inquisitive
(Adj.) (जिज्ञासु)
Example: The inquisitive child asked many questions.
Unable to be satisfied (6)
Insatiable
(Adj.) (जिसकी इच्छा कभी पूरी न हो)
Example: He has an insatiable desire for success.
To write or carve words on stone or paper
Inscribe
(V.) (अंकित करना)
Example: The artist inscribed his name on the painting.
Words carved on a stone or monument
Inscription
(N.) (शिलालेख)
Example: The inscription on the monument tells its history.
Harmful in a quiet and gradual way
Insidious
(Adj.) (धीरे-धीरे नुकसान करने वाला)
Example: The disease had an insidious effect on his health.
One who is unable to pay debts (6)
Insolvent
(Adj.) (दिवालिया)
Example: The company became insolvent after huge losses.
The condition of being unable to sleep over a period of time (6)
Insomnia
(N.) (अनिद्रा)
Example: Stress and anxiety often lead to insomnia.
Covered with a material to stop heat, cold, electricity etc. from entering or escaping
Insulated
(Adj.) (रोधक पदार्थ से ढका हुआ)
Example: The wires are insulated to prevent electric shocks.
A person who rebels against authority
Insurgent
(N.) (विद्रोही)
Example: The insurgent group opposed the government’s policies.
That which cannot be perceived by touch
Intangible
(Adj.) (अमूर्त; स्पर्श न किए जा सकने वाला)
Example: Happiness is an intangible feeling that cannot be measured.
To combine to form a whole
Integrate
(V.) (संघटित करना)
Example: The school aims to integrate students from different backgrounds.
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles (3)
Integrity
(N.) (अखंडता)
Example: A leader must have integrity to earn people’s trust.