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inveja/ĩˈvɛ.ʒɐ/nounintermediate

A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Ela sentiu inveja ao ver o carro novo do vizinho.

inventorying/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i.ɪŋ/verbintermediate

The act of making a complete list or count of all the items, goods, or assets currently held by a person, business, or organization.

The warehouse manager spent the entire weekend inventorying the stock to prepare for the annual audit.

inverse/ɪnˈvɜːrs/adjectiveintermediate

Opposite in position, direction, order, or effect.

There is an inverse relationship between the amount of rain and the amount of sunshine.

investigate/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/verbintermediate

To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, problem, or statement.

The police were called to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the painting.

inviolable/ɪnˈvaɪ.ə.lə.bəl/adjectiveadvanced

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored; secure from violation or profanation.

The constitution provides an inviolable right to freedom of speech for all citizens.

invite/ɪnˈvaɪt/verbbeginner

To make a polite, formal, or casual request for someone to go somewhere or to do something.

We decided to invite all our neighbors to the barbecue.

invites/ɪnˈvaɪts/verbbeginner

Third-person singular present tense of invite; to make a polite, formal, or friendly request for someone to go somewhere or to do something.

She always invites her neighbors to her annual summer barbecue.

inviting/ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪŋ/adjectivebeginner

Appetizing, attractive, or tempting; creating a welcoming or pleasant atmosphere.

The aroma of fresh coffee from the cafe was very inviting on a cold morning.

invocation/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/nounadvanced

The action of calling upon someone or something, especially a deity, spirit, or authority, for assistance, inspiration, or as a witness.

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods for a bountiful harvest.

invoice number/ˈɪn.vɔɪs ˌnʌm.bər/nounbeginner

A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a specific invoice to facilitate tracking, record-keeping, and payment reconciliation.

Please include the invoice number on your check so we can credit your account correctly.

involves/ɪnˈvɒlvz/verbintermediate

To have or include as a necessary part, condition, or result.

The job involves a significant amount of travel to international offices.

invulnerable/ɪnˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/adjectiveadvanced

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat; immune to attack or injury.

The fortress was considered invulnerable due to its thick stone walls and strategic cliffside location.

ionosphere/aɪˈɒn.ə.sfɪər/nounadvanced

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons and is able to reflect radio waves.

Shortwave radio signals can travel long distances by bouncing off the ionosphere.

irão/iˈɾɐ̃w/verbbeginner

The third-person plural future indicative form of the verb 'ir' (to go), used to indicate that a group will perform an action or travel to a destination.

Eles irão viajar para a Europa no próximo mês.

iron/ˈaɪ.ərn/nounbeginner

A strong, hard, magnetic silvery-gray metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, widely used in construction and manufacturing.

The bridge was constructed primarily of iron and steel.

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