Before a root word starting with l the in prefix becomes il. Before a root word starting with r the prefix in becomes ir.
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illegal |
The traffic warden gave me a ticket for illegal parking.
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illegible |
The writing was very untidy - almost illegible.
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immature |
The children were silly and immature.
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immortal |
Immortal creatures live forever.
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impossible |
It's impossible to hear you.
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impatient |
She was feeling impatient and tired of waiting.
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imperfect |
It didn't fit because it was imperfect.
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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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