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1. iconoclastic (adj.) – attacking cherished beliefs or institutions
Example: His iconoclastic views challenged traditional religious doctrines.
Synonyms: radical, rebellious, unorthodox
Antonyms: conventional, traditional
Nepali Meaning: परम्परा-विरोधी
Nepali Example: उनका परम्परा-विरोधी विचारहरूले धार्मिक मान्यतालाई चुनौती दिए
2. idolatry (n.) – excessive devotion to something
Example: The cult’s idolatry of their leader was disturbing.
Synonyms: worship, adoration
Antonyms: disdain, scorn
Nepali Meaning: अत्यधिक पूजा
Nepali Example: समूहको नेताप्रति अत्यधिक भक्ति डरलाग्दो थियो
3. immutable (adj.) – unchangeable
Example: The laws of nature are immutable.
Synonyms: fixed, permanent
Antonyms: changeable, variable
Nepali Meaning: अपरिवर्तनीय
Nepali Example: प्रकृतिका नियमहरू अपरिवर्तनीय छन्
4. impair (v.) – to weaken or damage
Example: Smoking can impair lung function.
Synonyms: diminish, reduce
Antonyms: improve, enhance
Nepali Meaning: क्षति पु¥याउनु
Nepali Example: धूम्रपानले फोक्सोलाई क्षति पुयाउन सक्छ
5. impassive (adj.) – showing no emotion
Example: The judge remained impassive during the testimony.
Synonyms: emotionless, stoic
Antonyms: emotional, expressive
Nepali Meaning: भावशून्य
Nepali Example: न्यायाधीश साक्षीक्रममा भावशून्य रहे
6. impede (v.) – to obstruct progress
Example: Heavy snow impeded our travel plans.
Synonyms: hinder, block
Antonyms: assist, facilitate
Nepali Meaning: बाधा पु¥याउनु
Nepali Example: गहिरो हिउँले हाम्रो यात्रामा बाधा पु¥यायो
7. impermeable (adj.) – not allowing passage
Example: The raincoat is impermeable to water.
Synonyms: impenetrable
Antonyms: permeable
Nepali Meaning: अप्रवेश्य
Nepali Example: बर्षाती कोट पानीप्रति अप्रवेश्य छ
8. imperturbable (adj.) – unable to be upset
Example: Her imperturbable calm helped in the crisis.
Synonyms: composed, unflappable
Antonyms: excitable, nervous
Nepali Meaning: अविचलित
Nepali Example: उनको अविचलित शान्तिले संकटमा मद्दत गर्यो
9. impervious (adj.) – not affected by
Example: He seemed impervious to criticism.
Synonyms: immune, resistant
Antonyms: susceptible, vulnerable
Nepali Meaning: अप्रभावित
Nepali Example: उनी आलोचनाप्रति अप्रभावित देखिन्थे
10. implacable (adj.) – unable to be appeased
Example: The victim’s family was implacable in their anger.
Synonyms: relentless, unforgiving
Antonyms: forgiving, merciful
Nepali Meaning: अशान्त
Nepali Example: पीडित परिवारको रिस अशान्त थियो
11. implicit (adj.) – implied though not stated
Example: There was implicit criticism in her tone.
Synonyms: implied, unspoken
Antonyms: explicit, stated
Nepali Meaning: निहित
Nepali Example: उनको स्वरमा निहित आलोचना थियो
12. implode (v.) – collapse inward violently
Example: The building imploded after the explosion.
Synonyms: collapse, cave in
Antonyms: explode
Nepali Meaning: भित्रतिर ढल्नु
Nepali Example: विस्फोटपछि भवन भित्रतिर ढल्यो
13. inadvertently (adv.) – unintentionally
Example: I inadvertently offended her with my comment.
Synonyms: accidentally, unwittingly
Antonyms: deliberately, intentionally
Nepali Meaning: अनजानमा
Nepali Example: मैले अनजानमा उनलाई मेरो टिप्पणीले अपमान गरें
14. inchoate (adj.) – not fully formed
Example: His ideas were still inchoate and needed development.
Synonyms: rudimentary, nascent
Antonyms: developed, mature
Nepali Meaning: अविकसित
Nepali Example: उनका विचारहरू अझै अविकसित थिए
15. incongruity (n.) – lack of harmony
Example: The incongruity between his words and actions was obvious.
Synonyms: inconsistency, discrepancy
Antonyms: consistency, harmony
Nepali Meaning: असंगति
Nepali Example: उनका कुरा र कार्यबीचको असंगति स्पष्ट थियो
16. inconsequential (adj.) – unimportant
Example: The mistake was inconsequential to the final result.
Synonyms: trivial, insignificant
Antonyms: important, significant
Nepali Meaning: महत्त्वहीन
Nepali Example: गल्ती अन्तिम नतिजाका लागि महत्त्वहीन थियो
17. incorporate (v.) – to include
Example: We should incorporate these suggestions into the plan.
Synonyms: integrate, include
Antonyms: exclude, omit
Nepali Meaning: समावेश गर्नु
Nepali Example: हामीले यी सुझावहरू योजनामा समावेश गर्नुपर्छ
18. indeterminate (adj.) – uncertain
Example: The project’s completion date remains indeterminate.
Synonyms: indefinite, unclear
Antonyms: definite, certain
Nepali Meaning: अनिश्चित
Nepali Example: परियोजनाको समाप्ति मिति अनिश्चित छ
19. indigence (n.) – extreme poverty
Example: Many families live in indigence in this area.
Synonyms: destitution, penury
Antonyms: wealth, affluence
Nepali Meaning: चरम गरिबी
Nepali Example: यस क्षेत्रमा धेरै परिवार चरम गरिबीमा बस्छन्
20. indolent (adj.) – lazy
Example: His indolent attitude annoyed his coworkers.
Synonyms: idle, slothful
Antonyms: industrious, diligent
Nepali Meaning: अल्छी
Nepali Example: उनको अल्छी स्वभावले सहकर्मीहरूलाई असजिलो बनायो
21. inert (adj.) – inactive
Example: The chemicals remained inert at room temperature.
Synonyms: dormant, passive
Antonyms: active, dynamic
Nepali Meaning: निष्क्रिय
Nepali Example: रसायनहरू कक्ष तापमानमा निष्क्रिय रहे
22. ingenuous (adj.) – innocent and unsuspecting
Example: Her ingenuous smile charmed everyone.
Synonyms: naive, artless
Antonyms: sophisticated, worldly
Nepali Meaning: निष्कपट
Nepali Example: उनको निष्कपट मुस्कानले सबैलाई मोह्यो
23. inherent (adj.) – existing as a natural part
Example: There are inherent risks in this procedure.
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate
Antonyms: acquired, extrinsic
Nepali Meaning: नैसर्गिक
Nepali Example: यस प्रक्रियामा नैसर्गिक जोखिमहरू छन्
24. innocuous (adj.) – harmless
Example: The comment seemed innocuous but caused offense.
Synonyms: harmless, inoffensive
Antonyms: harmful, dangerous
Nepali Meaning: हानिरहित
Nepali Example: टिप्पणी हानिरहित देखिए तर अपमानजनक भयो
25. insensible (adj.) – unconscious
Example: He was insensible after the accident.
Synonyms: unaware, oblivious
Antonyms: conscious, aware
Nepali Meaning: बेहोस
Nepali Example: उनी दुर्घटनापछि बेहोस भए
26. insinuate (v.) – to suggest indirectly
Example: She insinuated that I had cheated.
Synonyms: imply, hint
Antonyms: declare, state
Nepali Meaning: संकेत गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनले मैले धोका दिएको संकेत गरिन्
27. insipid (adj.) – lacking flavor
Example: The soup was insipid and needed seasoning.
Synonyms: bland, tasteless
Antonyms: flavorful, tasty
Nepali Meaning: फिक्का
Nepali Example: सूप फिक्का थियो र मसला चाहियो
28. insularity (n.) – narrow-mindedness
Example: The village’s insularity made them resistant to change.
Synonyms: provincialism, parochialism
Antonyms: open-mindedness, cosmopolitanism
Nepali Meaning: संकीर्ण मानसिकता
Nepali Example: गाउँको संकीर्ण मानसिकताले परिवर्तनप्रति प्रतिरोध गर्यो
29. intractable (adj.) – hard to control
Example: The intractable child disrupted the class.
Synonyms: unruly, stubborn
Antonyms: manageable, compliant
Nepali Meaning: हठी
Nepali Example: हठी बच्चाले कक्षामा बाधा पु¥यायो
30. intransigence (n.) – refusal to compromise
Example: The negotiation failed due to his intransigence.
Synonyms: stubbornness, obstinacy
Antonyms: flexibility, compromise
Nepali Meaning: अडियल
Nepali Example: उनको अडियलताले वार्ता असफल भयो
31. inundate (v.) – to flood
Example: The office was inundated with complaints.
Synonyms: overwhelm, deluge
Antonyms: underwhelm, trickle
Nepali Meaning: डुब्नु/बाढी आउनु
Nepali Example: कार्यालय गुनासोले डुब्यो
32. inured (adj.) – accustomed to something unpleasant
Example: She became inured to the harsh conditions.
Synonyms: hardened, accustomed
Antonyms: sensitive, unaccustomed
Nepali Meaning: अभ्यस्त
Nepali Example: उनी कठोर अवस्थाप्रति अभ्यस्त भइन्
33. invective (n.) – abusive language
Example: The debate degenerated into mutual invective.
Synonyms: vituperation, condemnation
Antonyms: praise, compliment
Nepali Meaning: गालीगलौज
Nepali Example: बहसले गालीगलौजको रूप लियो
34. irascible (adj.) – easily angered
Example: The irascible old man shouted at children.
Synonyms: irritable, hot-tempered
Antonyms: calm, good-natured
Nepali Meaning: चिढाउने
Nepali Example: चिढाउने बुढो मानिसले बच्चाहरूलाई कराए
35. irresolute (adj.) – uncertain
Example: His irresolute manner showed his indecision.
Synonyms: hesitant, wavering
Antonyms: decisive, determined
Nepali Meaning: अनिश्चित
Nepali Example: उनको अनिश्चित व्यवहारले उनको दुविधा देखायो