inflation [a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down] Federal banking officials were able to keep inflation from rising.
influence [(1) to have an effect on someone or something; (2) to cause change] The strong economy did not influence voters to keep the party in power. (1) What influenced your decision to change jobs? (2)
inform [(1) to tell; (2) to give knowledge to] Please inform me when you leave the office. (1) I informed her about what happened. (2)
information [(1) knowledge; (2) facts] He got the information from several books. (1) He asked for information about his family. (2)
inject [to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the body through the skin] The doctor injected the painkiller into his shoulder.
injure [to cause harm or damage to a person or animal] The mail carrier was injured by an angry dog.
innocent [(1) not guilty of a crime; (2) not responsible for a bad action] The court found that she was innocent of all charges. (1) The woman said her innocent dog never bit anyone. (2)
insane [mentally sick] How does your country treat insane people?
insect [a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with wings] Flying insects attacked them as soon as they went into the forest.
inspect [(1) to look at something carefully; (2) to examine, especially by an expert] He inspected his fingers for dirt. (1) The policeman inspected her car for damage. (2)
instead [(1) in the place of; (2) taking the place of] She chose you instead of me. (1) He planned to go to a movie but decided to stay home instead. (2)
instrument [a tool or device designed to do something or to make something] The spacecraft carried instruments to examine the surface of Mars.
insult [to say something or to do something that makes another person angry or dishonored] He insulted her by arriving very late at her party.
intelligence [(1) the ability to think or learn; (2) information gathered by spying] The research project required scientists with great intelligence. (1) The agency collected much intelligence about planned terrorist attacks. (2)
intelligent [quick to understand or learn] The boy was so intelligent that he began university studies at the age of twelve.
