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Language & Communication — Lesson 17

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ignore

ɪɡˈnɔːr

Deliberately pay no attention to something or someone — don't ignore your feelings.

Please ignore that last message.

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indicate

ˈɪndɪkeɪt

Show or point to something — the arrow indicates the direction you need to go.

The arrow indicates the direction you need to go.

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inflict

ɪnˈflɪkt

Cause something painful, harmful, or unpleasant to someone or something — don't inflict your problems on others.

The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal town.

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inform

ɪnˈfɔːrm

Tell someone facts or details about something — did he inform you about the changes?

Please inform me when the meeting starts.

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initial

ɪˈnɪʃəl

Relating to or existing at the beginning — the initial results were very promising.

The initial results were very promising.

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input

ˈɪn.pʊt

Information or data that is put into a computer or machine for processing — please enter your input into the system.

Please enter your input into the system.

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inquire

ɪnˈkwaɪr

Ask for information or details about something — I will inquire about the schedule.

I will inquire about the schedule.

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insist

ɪnˈsɪst

Demand something firmly and repeatedly — I must insist that you be more careful.

She insisted on paying for dinner.

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instruct

ɪnˈstrʌkt

Teach someone how to do something — the coach will instruct the team on the new techniques.

The coach will instruct the team on the new techniques.

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insult

ˈɪnsʌlt

A remark or action that is disrespectful and offends someone — his comment was a serious insult to her family.

His comment was a serious insult to her family.

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introduce

ˌɪn.trəˈduːs

Put something into use, operation , or a place for the first time — I'd like to introduce my son, Mark.

Apple has sold many millions of iPods since the product was introduced in 2001.

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joke

dʒoʊk

Something said or done to make people laugh, usually a short funny story or remark — I don't get the joke.

He told a joke at the party.

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