Explore this spelling list: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
Words that learners at Entry Level 2 are required to read and spell correctly.
If the root word begins with l, the prefix il- is used instead of in-.
If the root word begins with r, the prefix ir- is used instead of in-.
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illegal |
The traffic warden gave me a ticket for illegal parking.
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illegible |
The essay was badly written and nearly illegible.
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illogical |
The explanation was illogical.
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illiterate |
An illiterate person cannot read or write.
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illicit |
She was arrested for selling illicit copies of the software.
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irregular |
She made irregular visits to the cafe.
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irrelevant |
The judge said that the evidence was irrelevant.
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irresponsible |
It is irresponsible to drive so fast in a town.
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irrational |
His decision was irrational.
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irresistible |
The smell of the cake baking was irresistible.
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