 | Term | Definition |
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intention |
That upon which the mind is set. |
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interact |
To act reciprocally. |
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intercede |
To mediate between persons. |
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intercept |
To interrupt the course of. |
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intercession |
Entreaty in behalf of others. |
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intercessor |
A mediator. |
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interdict |
Authoritative act of prohibition. |
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interim |
Time between acts or periods. |
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interlocutor |
One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion. |
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interlude |
An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length. |
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intermediate |
Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes. |
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interminable |
Having no limit or end. |
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intermission |
A recess. |
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intermit |
To cause to cease temporarily. |
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intermittent |
A temporary discontinuance. |
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interpolation |
Verbal interference. |
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interpose |
To come between other things or persons. |
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interposition |
A coming between. |
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interpreter |
A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation. |
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interrogate |
To examine formally by questioning. |
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interrogative |
Having the nature or form of a question. |
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interrogatory |
A question or inquiry. |
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interrupt |
To stop while in progress. |
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intersect |
To cut through or into so as to divide. |
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intervale |
A low tract of land between hills, especially along a river. |
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intervene |
To interfere for some end. |
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intestacy |
The condition resulting from one's dying not having made a valid will. |
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intestate |
Not having made a valid will. |
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intestine |
That part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the anus. |
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intimacy |
Close or confidential friendship. |
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intimidate |
To cause to become frightened. |
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intolerable |
Insufferable. |
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intolerance |
Inability or unwillingness to bear or endure. |
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intolerant |
Bigoted. |
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intoxicant |
Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites. |
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intoxicate |
To make drunk. |
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intracellular |
Occurring or situated within a cell. |
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intramural |
Situated within the walls of a city. |
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intrepid |
Fearless and bold. |
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intricacy |
Perplexity. |
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intricate |
Difficult to follow or understand. |
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intrigue |
A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways. |
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intrinsic |
Inherent. |
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introductory |
Preliminary. |
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introgression |
Entrance. |
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intromit |
To insert. |
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introspect |
To look into. |
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introspection |
The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings. |
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introversion |
The act of turning or directing inward, physically or mentally. |
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introvert |
To turn within. |
