© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

inerrancy

IPA: /ɪˈnɛrənsi/

KK: /ɪˈnɛrənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being free from mistakes or inaccuracies; the belief that something, especially a text, is completely true and without errors.

Example: Many scholars debate the inerrancy of ancient religious texts.

inerrant

IPA: /ɪˈnɛrənt/

KK: /ɪˈnɛrənt/

adjective

Definition: Free from mistakes or inaccuracies; incapable of making errors.

Example: Many believe that the scriptures are inerrant and should be taken literally.

inert

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrt/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to move or act; lacking energy or responsiveness.

Example: The inert gas does not react with other substances.

inertia

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃə/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃə/

noun

Definition: The property of an object that makes it resist changes in its state of motion, meaning it will stay still or keep moving in the same direction unless something else pushes or pulls it.

Example: The car's inertia caused it to continue moving forward even after the driver hit the brakes.

inertial

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the property of matter that causes it to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Example: The inertial forces in the car made it difficult to stop quickly.

inertially

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃəli/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is caused by inertia, which is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Example: The spacecraft moved inertially through the vacuum of space, unaffected by external forces.

inertness

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being inactive or lacking the ability to move or react. It can also refer to a lack of energy or motivation.

Example: The inertness of the old machinery made it difficult to get it working again.

inescapable

IPA: /ɪˈnɛskəˌpeɪbəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɛskəˌpeɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be avoided or escaped; it is certain to happen or exist.

Example: The inescapable truth is that we all must face our responsibilities.

inescapably

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈskɛpəblɪ/

KK: /ɪˈnɛskəpəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; inevitably.

Example: The consequences of his actions inescapably affected everyone around him.

inessential

IPA: /ɪnˈɛsənʃəl/

KK: /ɪnˈɛsənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Not necessary or important; something that is not needed.

Example: The extra decorations were inessential to the overall design of the room.

noun

Definition: Something that is not necessary or important.

Example: Many people consider social media to be an inessential part of their lives.

←1

...

930931932

...

1978→