Learn through Latin roots 5

Intervene (v.)

to become involved in anargument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens

Let the opponents settle the dispute by themselves; don’t intervene.

illegible (adj.)

difficult or impossible to read

I could read most of the signatures, but a few were illegible.

illiterate (adj.)

someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write

The new nation undertook to teach its illiterate citizens to read and write.

illogical (adj.)

not sensible or reasonable

It is illogical to vote for a candidate whom you have no faith in.

immaculate (adj.)

very clean and tidy

Before dinner, the tablecloth was immaculate.

immature (adj.)

someone who is immature behaves or thinks in a way that is typical of someone much younger – used to show disapproval, childish

The sophomore was defeated possibly because some of the students may have thought her too immature for the post of president of the Student Council.

Impunity (n.)

if someone does something bad with impunity, there is no risk that they will bepunishedfor it

As a result of stricter enforcement, speeders are no longer able to break the law with impunity.

inaccessible (adj.)

difficult or impossible to reach

For most of the year, the Eskimo settlements in northern Quebec are inaccessible, except by air.

incessant (adj.)

continuing without stopping, constant

It is almost impossible to cross the street during the rush hour because of the incessant flow of traffic.