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intaglio,n.diaglyph.Antonym:cameo.intelligence,n.knowledge,discernment,insight,acumen.intelligent,a.clever,discerning, astute,bright,knowing,apt,sensible.intemperance,n.excess, immoderation,debauchery.intemperate,a.immoderate,excessive,unrestrained.intend,v.design,purpose, propose, contemplate,plan.intended,n.fiancé (male), fiancée (female).intense,a.extreme, excruciating.intensify,v.aggravate, exacerbate, heighten.intention,n.design,plan,purpose,aim.intentional,a.deliberate, premeditated.Antonyms:unintentional, inadvertent,accidental.intercede,v.mediate, interpose, propitiate.intercession,n.mediation, interposition, propitiation.intercessor,n.mediator, interceder, propitiator, make-peace.interchange,n.reciprocation,reciprocity, permutation; alternation.interest,n.concern;share,portion,part, participation;advantage,benefit,weal, behoof; usury.Antonyms: boredom, ennui,indifference,unconcern.interested,a.concerned; prejudiced,partial.Antonyms:disinterested,unconcerned, bored.interfere,v.clash,conflict; intermeddle, interpose, intervene.interference,n.clashing,collision; intermeddling, interposition,intervention.interlining,n.interlineation.interloper,n.intruder, interferer.intermediate,a.intervening, interjacent; interlocutory (Law).intermittent,a.remittent, periodical, recurrent.internal,a.inward, interior,inside,inner; esoteric;intrinsic;inherent.interpret,v.construe,translate,render.interpretation,n.rendering, rendition,translation; exegesis, exegetics, hermeneutics, isagogics, anagogics, dittology.interrogation point.eroteme.interval,n.interstice (space between); interim, meantimeintervening,a.intermediate, interjacent.intervention,n.interference, interposition;mediation,intercession.intestines,n. pl.entrails,bowels,inwards,guts; omentum, caul, vermiform appendix, colon, rectum, hindgut, enteron, cæcum, ileum, ileus, volvulus, jejunum, duodenum,alimentary canal; chitterlings.Associated words: enterology, splanchnology, enterography, splanchnography, enteropathy, enteroplasty, enterotomy, enteralgia, enterolith, enteritis, intestinal, enteric,crypt, peristalsis, vermiculation, alvine, viscerate, visceration, eviscerate, evisceration,disembowel,disembowelment.intolerable,a.insufferable,unendurable.intolerance,n.bigotry, dogmatism,illiberality.intolerant,a.bigoted, unforbearing,illiberal.intrenchment,n.earthwork,fortification;encroachment,infringement,invasion, inroad.intricacy,n.complication,entanglement,complexity.intricate,a.complicated, entangled, involved, labyrinthian,mazy.intrigue,n.conspiracy, machination, cabal,plot; amour (illicit love affair), liaison.intrigue,v.plot,scheme, machinate, cabal.intriguer,n.machinator,plotter,schemer, Figaro, intrigant, intrigante (female).intriguing,a.scheming, Machiavelian,wily.intrinsic,a.inherent,innate,real,genuine.Antonym: extrinsic.introduction,n.preface, proem, exordium, prelude, prolegomenon, prologue, foreword; presentation; interpolation interposition, initiation.introductory,a.preliminary, proemial, prefatory.intrude,v.infringe,invade,encroach, obtrude, interlope.intrusion,n.encroachment, obtrusion,infringement, interloping.intrusive,a.obtrusive.Antonyms: unintrusive,unobtrusive,retiring.intrust,v.commit, confide.invade,v.infringe,encroach,trespass, intrench,trench.invalid,a.null,void, of noefficacy;baseless,unfounded.invalid,a.valetudinary.invalid,n.valetudinarian.invalidate,v.annul,abrogate,cancel,quash,nullify.invalidation,n.nullification,abrogation,annulment.invalidism,n.valetudinarianism.invasion,n.irruption,foray,raid, aggression;violation,infringement,encroachment,intrenchment.inveigle,v.wheedle,seduce.inveiglement,n.wheedling,seduction.investigate,v.probe,sift,examine.investigation,n.examination,inquiry, research.invidious,a.objectionable,offensive.invincible,a.indomitable,unconquerable.invisible,a.imperceptible, microscopic, evanescent.invitation,n.bidding,call, summons.invite,v.bid,ask, summon;allure, induce,entice.invocation,n.prayer, supplication.involuntary,a.uncontrollable, instinctive,automatic,compulsory,forced.inwards,n. pl.entrails,intestines,bowels,guts; viscera; giblets, inmeats, umbles.iota,n.scintilla, tittle,atom,mite,jot,whit,bit,particle.Ireland,n.Erin, Emerald Isle.iridescent,a.prismatic, nacreous.iris,n.flower-de-luce,fleur-de-lis,flag.Irish,a.Hibernian.Irishman,n.Hibernian, Milesian, Teague, Pat, Paddy.iron,v.smooth;mangle.irons,n. pl.fetters, chains, handcuffs, shackles, manacles, hampers, gyves.ironworker's pneumonia.siderosis.irrecoverable,a.irretrievable.irregular,a.inconformable,abnormal,anomalous, exceptional, unsymmetrical,unusual, erose, baroque, aberrant.irregularity,n.inconformableness,abnormality, asymmetry,anomaly,aberration, intermittency.irreligious,a.ungodly, impious,godless,sacrilegious, blasphemous,profane.irresolute,a.wavering,vacillating,inconstant,fickle,double-minded.irresolution,n.indecision,vacillation,inconstancy,fickleness.irresponsible,a.unaccountable,unanswerable,unreliable.irritable,a.irascible,fretful,spleeny,choleric,petulant,fiery,captious, splenetic.irritate,v.intensify,stimulate;provoke,vex,annoy,offend,chafe.isinglass,n.fishglue, ichthyocol, ichthyocolla; mica; carlock.island,n.isle, eyot, holm, islet; atoll.Associated words: insular, insularity, archipelago, lagoon,coral, maroon, marooner.isolate,v.insulate, segregate, dissociate,detach,separate.isolated,a.insulated,separate,solitary, segregated,sporadic.isolation,n.insulation, segregation; loneliness,solitude.issue,v.gush, disembogue; sally forth, debouch; proceed, emanate, ensue,follow,result.Italian laborers.Associated word: padrone.Italian paste.macaroni, vermicelli.itch,n.psora, scabies; prurigo; sycosis (barber's itch);eczema; pruriency.itching,a.tingling, prurient.ivory,n.Associated words: eburnean, eburnine, eburin, eburnification, eburnation.ivy,n.Associated words: hederaceous, hederal, hederic, hederiferous, hederose.

intaglio,n.diaglyph.Antonym:cameo.

intelligence,n.knowledge,discernment,insight,acumen.

intelligent,a.clever,discerning, astute,bright,knowing,apt,sensible.

intemperance,n.excess, immoderation,debauchery.

intemperate,a.immoderate,excessive,unrestrained.

intend,v.design,purpose, propose, contemplate,plan.

intended,n.fiancé (male), fiancée (female).

intense,a.extreme, excruciating.

intensify,v.aggravate, exacerbate, heighten.

intention,n.design,plan,purpose,aim.

intentional,a.deliberate, premeditated.Antonyms:unintentional, inadvertent,accidental.

intercede,v.mediate, interpose, propitiate.

intercession,n.mediation, interposition, propitiation.

intercessor,n.mediator, interceder, propitiator, make-peace.

interchange,n.reciprocation,reciprocity, permutation; alternation.

interest,n.concern;share,portion,part, participation;advantage,benefit,weal, behoof; usury.Antonyms: boredom, ennui,indifference,unconcern.

interested,a.concerned; prejudiced,partial.Antonyms:disinterested,unconcerned, bored.

interfere,v.clash,conflict; intermeddle, interpose, intervene.

interference,n.clashing,collision; intermeddling, interposition,intervention.

interlining,n.interlineation.

interloper,n.intruder, interferer.

intermediate,a.intervening, interjacent; interlocutory (Law).

intermittent,a.remittent, periodical, recurrent.

internal,a.inward, interior,inside,inner; esoteric;intrinsic;inherent.

interpret,v.construe,translate,render.

interpretation,n.rendering, rendition,translation; exegesis, exegetics, hermeneutics, isagogics, anagogics, dittology.

interrogation point.eroteme.

interval,n.interstice (space between); interim, meantime

intervening,a.intermediate, interjacent.

intervention,n.interference, interposition;mediation,intercession.

intestines,n. pl.entrails,bowels,inwards,guts; omentum, caul, vermiform appendix, colon, rectum, hindgut, enteron, cæcum, ileum, ileus, volvulus, jejunum, duodenum,alimentary canal; chitterlings.Associated words: enterology, splanchnology, enterography, splanchnography, enteropathy, enteroplasty, enterotomy, enteralgia, enterolith, enteritis, intestinal, enteric,crypt, peristalsis, vermiculation, alvine, viscerate, visceration, eviscerate, evisceration,disembowel,disembowelment.

intolerable,a.insufferable,unendurable.

intolerance,n.bigotry, dogmatism,illiberality.

intolerant,a.bigoted, unforbearing,illiberal.

intrenchment,n.earthwork,fortification;encroachment,infringement,invasion, inroad.

intricacy,n.complication,entanglement,complexity.

intricate,a.complicated, entangled, involved, labyrinthian,mazy.

intrigue,n.conspiracy, machination, cabal,plot; amour (illicit love affair), liaison.

intrigue,v.plot,scheme, machinate, cabal.

intriguer,n.machinator,plotter,schemer, Figaro, intrigant, intrigante (female).

intriguing,a.scheming, Machiavelian,wily.

intrinsic,a.inherent,innate,real,genuine.Antonym: extrinsic.

introduction,n.preface, proem, exordium, prelude, prolegomenon, prologue, foreword; presentation; interpolation interposition, initiation.

introductory,a.preliminary, proemial, prefatory.

intrude,v.infringe,invade,encroach, obtrude, interlope.

intrusion,n.encroachment, obtrusion,infringement, interloping.

intrusive,a.obtrusive.Antonyms: unintrusive,unobtrusive,retiring.

intrust,v.commit, confide.

invade,v.infringe,encroach,trespass, intrench,trench.

invalid,a.null,void, of noefficacy;baseless,unfounded.

invalid,a.valetudinary.

invalid,n.valetudinarian.

invalidate,v.annul,abrogate,cancel,quash,nullify.

invalidation,n.nullification,abrogation,annulment.

invalidism,n.valetudinarianism.

invasion,n.irruption,foray,raid, aggression;violation,infringement,encroachment,intrenchment.

inveigle,v.wheedle,seduce.

inveiglement,n.wheedling,seduction.

investigate,v.probe,sift,examine.

investigation,n.examination,inquiry, research.

invidious,a.objectionable,offensive.

invincible,a.indomitable,unconquerable.

invisible,a.imperceptible, microscopic, evanescent.

invitation,n.bidding,call, summons.

invite,v.bid,ask, summon;allure, induce,entice.

invocation,n.prayer, supplication.

involuntary,a.uncontrollable, instinctive,automatic,compulsory,forced.

inwards,n. pl.entrails,intestines,bowels,guts; viscera; giblets, inmeats, umbles.

iota,n.scintilla, tittle,atom,mite,jot,whit,bit,particle.

Ireland,n.Erin, Emerald Isle.

iridescent,a.prismatic, nacreous.

iris,n.flower-de-luce,fleur-de-lis,flag.

Irish,a.Hibernian.

Irishman,n.Hibernian, Milesian, Teague, Pat, Paddy.

iron,v.smooth;mangle.

irons,n. pl.fetters, chains, handcuffs, shackles, manacles, hampers, gyves.

ironworker's pneumonia.siderosis.

irrecoverable,a.irretrievable.

irregular,a.inconformable,abnormal,anomalous, exceptional, unsymmetrical,unusual, erose, baroque, aberrant.

irregularity,n.inconformableness,abnormality, asymmetry,anomaly,aberration, intermittency.

irreligious,a.ungodly, impious,godless,sacrilegious, blasphemous,profane.

irresolute,a.wavering,vacillating,inconstant,fickle,double-minded.

irresolution,n.indecision,vacillation,inconstancy,fickleness.

irresponsible,a.unaccountable,unanswerable,unreliable.

irritable,a.irascible,fretful,spleeny,choleric,petulant,fiery,captious, splenetic.

irritate,v.intensify,stimulate;provoke,vex,annoy,offend,chafe.

isinglass,n.fishglue, ichthyocol, ichthyocolla; mica; carlock.

island,n.isle, eyot, holm, islet; atoll.Associated words: insular, insularity, archipelago, lagoon,coral, maroon, marooner.

isolate,v.insulate, segregate, dissociate,detach,separate.

isolated,a.insulated,separate,solitary, segregated,sporadic.

isolation,n.insulation, segregation; loneliness,solitude.

issue,v.gush, disembogue; sally forth, debouch; proceed, emanate, ensue,follow,result.

Italian laborers.Associated word: padrone.

Italian paste.macaroni, vermicelli.

itch,n.psora, scabies; prurigo; sycosis (barber's itch);eczema; pruriency.

itching,a.tingling, prurient.

ivory,n.Associated words: eburnean, eburnine, eburin, eburnification, eburnation.

ivy,n.Associated words: hederaceous, hederal, hederic, hederiferous, hederose.


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