Gre Wordlist 26 : infringe - invert

1.infringe	violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in·fringed; in·fring·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin infringere, from Latin, to break, crush, from in- + frangere to break -- more at BREAK transitive senses 1 : to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another <infringe a patent> 2 obsolete : DEFEAT, FRUSTRATE intransitive senses : ENCROACH -- used with on or upon <infringe on our rights> synonym see TRESPASS - in·fring·er noun
2.ingenious	marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English ingenyous, from Middle French ingenieux, from Latin ingeniosus, from ingenium natural capacity -- more at ENGINE 1 obsolete : showing or calling for intelligence, aptitude, or discernment 2 : marked by especial aptitude at discovering, inventing, or contriving 3 : marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception or execution <an ingenious contraption> synonym see CLEVER - in·ge·nious·ly adverb - in·ge·nious·ness noun
3.ingenuous	naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid	Function: adjective Etymology: by alteration obsolete : INGENIOUS
4.ingrained	deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice	Function: transitive verb : to work indelibly into the natural texture or mental or moral constitution synonym see INFUSE
5.ingrate	ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)	Function: noun Etymology: Latin ingratus ungrateful, from in- + gratus grateful -- more at GRACE : an ungrateful person
6.ingratiate	become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: 2in- + Latin gratia grace : to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort -- usually used with with <ingratiate themselves with the community leaders -- William Attwood> - in·gra·ti·a·tion /-"grA-shE-'A-sh&n/ noun - in·gra·tia·to·ry /-'grA-sh(E-)&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
7.inherent	firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin inhaerent-, inhaerens, present participle of inhaerEre : involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : INTRINSIC - in·her·ent·ly adverb
8.inhibit	restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inhibitus, past participle of inhibEre, from in- 2in- + habEre to have -- more at HABIT transitive senses 1 : to prohibit from doing something 2 a : to hold in check : RESTRAIN b : to discourage from free or spontaneous activity especially through the operation of inner psychological impediments or of social controls intransitive senses : to cause inhibition synonym see FORBID - in·hib·i·tive /-b&-tiv/ adjective - in·hib·i·to·ry /-b&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
9.inimical	(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin inimicalis, from Latin inimicus enemy -- more at ENEMY 1 : being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence 2 a : having the disposition of an enemy : HOSTILE b : reflecting or indicating hostility : UNFRIENDLY - in·im·i·cal·ly /-mi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
10.inimitable	matchless; not able to be imitated	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin inimitabilis, from in- + imitabilis imitable : not capable of being imitated : MATCHLESS - in·im·i·ta·ble·ness noun - in·im·i·ta·bly /-blE/ adverb
11.iniquitous	wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity	Function: adjective : characterized by iniquity synonym see VICIOUS - in·iq·ui·tous·ly adverb - in·iq·ui·tous·ness noun
12.initiate	begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Late Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare, from Latin, to induct, from initium 1 : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going <initiate a program of reform> <enzymes that initiate fermentation> 2 : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites 3 : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : INTRODUCE synonym see BEGIN - ini·ti·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun
13.injurious	harmful; causing injury	Function: adjective 1 : inflicting or tending to inflict injury : DETRIMENTAL <injurious to health> 2 : ABUSIVE, DEFAMATORY <speak not injurious words -- George Washington> - in·ju·ri·ous·ly adverb - in·ju·ri·ous·ness noun
14.inkling	hint; slight indication	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English yngkiling whisper, mention, probably from inclen to hint at; akin to Old English inca suspicion 1 : a slight indication or suggestion : HINT, CLUE <there was no path--no inkling even of a track -- New Yorker> 2 : a slight knowledge or vague notion <had not the faintest inkling of what it was all about -- H. W. Carter>
15.innate	inborn	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English innat, from Latin innatus, past participle of innasci to be born in, from in- + nasci to be born -- more at NATION 1 : existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : NATIVE, INBORN <innate behavior> 2 : belonging to the essential nature of something : INHERENT 3 : originating in or derived from the mind or the constitution of the intellect rather than from experience - in·nate·ly adverb - in·nate·ness noun synonyms INNATE, INBORN, INBRED, CONGENITAL, HEREDITARY mean not acquired after birth. INNATE applies to qualities or characteristics that are part of one's inner essential nature <an innate sense of fair play>. INBORN suggests a quality or tendency either actually present at birth or so marked and deep-seated as to seem so <her inborn love of nature>. INBRED suggests something either acquired from parents by heredity or so deeply rooted and ingrained as to seem acquired in that way <inbred political loyalties>. CONGENITAL and HEREDITARY refer to what is acquired before or at birth, the former to things acquired during fetal development and the latter to things transmitted from one's ancestors <a congenital heart murmur> <eye color is hereditary>.
16.innocuous	harmless	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin innocuus, from in- + nocEre 1 : producing no injury : HARMLESS 2 : not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility : INOFFENSIVE, INSIPID - in·noc·u·ous·ly adverb - in·noc·u·ous·ness noun
17.innovation	change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative	Function: noun 1 : the introduction of something new 2 : a new idea, method, or device : NOVELTY - in·no·va·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective
18.innuendo	indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -dos or -does Etymology: Latin, by nodding, from innuere to nod to, make a sign to, from in- + nuere to nod; akin to Latin nutare to nod -- more at NUMEN 1 a : an oblique allusion : HINT, INSINUATION; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation b : the use of such allusions <resorting to innuendo> 2 : a parenthetical explanation introduced into the text of a legal document
19.inopportune	untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin inopportunus, from in- + opportunus opportune : INCONVENIENT, UNSEASONABLE - in·op·por·tune·ly adverb - in·op·por·tune·ness /-'t(y)ün-n&s/ noun
20.inordinate	beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English inordinat, from Latin inordinatus, from in- + ordinatus, past participle of ordinare to arrange -- more at ORDAIN 1 archaic : DISORDERLY, UNREGULATED 2 : exceeding reasonable limits : IMMODERATE synonym see EXCESSIVE - in·or·di·nate·ly adverb - in·or·di·nate·ness noun
21.inquisitor	questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition	Function: noun : one who inquires or makes inquisition; especially : one who is unduly harsh, severe, or hostile in making an inquiry - in·quis·i·to·ri·al /-"kwi-z&-'tOr-E-&l, -'tor-/ adjective - in·quis·i·to·ri·al·ly /-E-&-lE/ adverb
22.insalubrious	unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin insalubris, from in- + salubris healthful -- more at SAFE : not conducive to health : UNWHOLESOME <an insalubrious climate> - in·sa·lu·bri·ty /-br&-tE/ noun
23.insatiable	not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English insaciable, from Middle French, from Latin insatiabilis, from in- + satiare to satisfy -- more at SATIATE : incapable of being satisfied : QUENCHLESS <had an insatiable desire for wealth> - in·sa·tia·bil·i·ty /(")in-"sA-sh&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - in·sa·tia·ble·ness /(")in-'sA-sh&-b&l-n&s/ noun - in·sa·tia·bly /-blE/ adverb
24.inscrutable	difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin inscrutabilis, from Latin in- + scrutari to search -- more at SCRUTINY : not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : MYSTERIOUS - in·scru·ta·bil·i·ty /-"skrü-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - in·scru·ta·ble·ness /-'skrü-t&-b&l-n&s/ noun - in·scru·ta·bly /-blE/ adverb
25.insensate	without feeling; lacking sense; foolish	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin insensatus, from Latin in- + Late Latin sensatus having sense, from Latin sensus sense 1 : lacking sense or understanding; also : FOOLISH 2 : lacking animate awareness or sensation 3 : lacking humane feeling : BRUTAL - in·sen·sate·ly adverb
26.insensible	unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin insensibilis, from in- + sensibilis sensible 1 : IMPERCEPTIBLE <dampened by an insensible dew>; broadly : SLIGHT, GRADUAL <insensible motion> 2 : incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: as a : not endowed with life or spirit : INSENTIENT <insensible earth> b : UNCONSCIOUS <knocked insensible by a sudden blow> c : lacking sensory perception or ability to react <insensible to pain> 3 a : lacking emotional response : APATHETIC, INDIFFERENT <insensible to fear> b : UNAWARE <insensible of their danger> 4 archaic : STUPID, SENSELESS 5 : not intelligible : MEANINGLESS 6 : lacking delicacy or refinement - in·sen·si·bil·i·ty /(")in-"sen(t)-s&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - in·sen·si·ble·ness /(")in-'sen(t)-s&-b&l-n&s/ noun - in·sen·si·bly /-blE/ adverb
27.insidious	treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin insidiosus, from insidiae ambush, from insidEre to sit in, sit on, from in- + sedEre to sit -- more at SIT 1 a : awaiting a chance to entrap : TREACHEROUS b : harmful but enticing : SEDUCTIVE <insidious drugs> 2 a : having a gradual and cumulative effect : SUBTLE <the insidious pressures of modern life> b of a disease : developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent - in·sid·i·ous·ly adverb - in·sid·i·ous·ness noun
28.insightful	discerning; perceptive	Function: adjective : exhibiting or characterized by insight - in·sight·ful·ly adverb
29.insinuate	hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve transitive senses 1 a : to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way <insinuate doubts into a trusting mind> b : to impart or communicate with artful or oblique reference 2 : to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means intransitive senses 1 archaic : to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly : CREEP 2 archaic : to ingratiate oneself synonym see INTRODUCE, SUGGEST - in·sin·u·a·tive /-"wA-tiv/ adjective - in·sin·u·a·tor /-"wA-t&r/ noun
30.insipid	lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character	Function: adjective Etymology: French & Late Latin; French insipide, from Late Latin insipidus, from Latin in- + sapidus savory, from sapere to taste -- more at SAGE 1 : lacking taste or savor : TASTELESS 2 : lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : DULL, FLAT - in·si·pid·i·ty /"in-s&-'pi-d&-tE/ noun - in·sip·id·ly /in-'si-p&d-lE/ adverb synonyms INSIPID, VAPID, FLAT, JEJUNE, BANAL, INANE mean devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character. INSIPID implies a lack of sufficient taste or savor to please or interest <an insipid romance with platitudes on every page>. VAPID suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit <an exciting story given a vapid treatment>. FLAT applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest <although well-regarded in its day, the novel now seems flat>. JEJUNE suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance <a jejune and gassy speech>. BANAL stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy <a banal tale of unrequited love>. INANE implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality <an inane interpretation of the play>.
31.insolence	impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude	Function: noun 1 : the quality or state of being insolent 2 : an instance of insolent conduct or treatment
32.insolvent	bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency	Function: adjective 1 a (1) : unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business (2) : having liabilities in excess of a reasonable market value of assets held b : insufficient to pay all debts <an insolvent estate> c : not up to a normal standard or complement : IMPOVERISHED 2 : relating to or for the relief of insolvents - in·sol·ven·cy /-v&n(t)-sE/ noun - insolvent noun
33.insomnia	wakefulness; inability to sleep	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from insomnis sleepless, from in- + somnus sleep -- more at SOMNOLENT : prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep - in·som·ni·ac /-nE-"ak/ adjective or noun
34.insouciant	without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent	Function: noun Etymology: French, from in- + soucier to trouble, disturb, from Latin sollicitare -- more at SOLICIT : lighthearted unconcern : NONCHALANCE - in·sou·ci·ant /in-'sü-sE-&nt, an-süs-yän/ adjective - in·sou·ci·ant·ly /in-'sü-sE-&nt-lE/ adverb
35.instigate	start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -gat·ed; -gat·ing Etymology: Latin instigatus, past participle of instigare -- more at STICK : to goad or urge forward : PROVOKE synonym see INCITE - in·sti·ga·tion /"in(t)-st&-'gA-sh&n/ noun - in·sti·ga·tive /'in(t)-st&-"gA-tiv/ adjective - in·sti·ga·tor /-"gA-t&r/ noun
36.insubordination	disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate	Function: adjective : disobedient to authority - insubordinate noun - in·sub·or·di·nate·ly adverb - in·sub·or·di·na·tion /-"bor-d&n-'A-sh&n/ noun
37.insubstantial	lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial	Function: adjective Etymology: probably from French insubstantiel, from Late Latin insubstantialis, from Latin in- + Late Latin substantialis substantial : not substantial: as a : lacking substance or material nature b : lacking firmness or solidity : FLIMSY - in·sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty /-"stan(t)-shE-'a-l&-tE/ noun
38.insularity	narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin insularis, from Latin insula island 1 a : of, relating to, or constituting an island b : dwelling or situated on an island <insular residents> 2 : characteristic of an isolated people; especially : being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial viewpoint 3 : of or relating to an island of cells or tissue - in·su·lar·ism /-l&-"ri-z&m/ noun - in·su·lar·i·ty /"in(t)-su-'lar-&-tE, -syu-, "in-sh&-'lar-/ noun - in·su·lar·ly /'in(t)-su-l&r-lE, -syu-, 'in-sh&-/ adverb
39.insuperable	insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin insuperabilis, from in- + superare to surmount, from super over -- more at OVER : incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved <insuperable difficulties> - in·su·per·a·bly /-blE/ adverb
40.insurgent	rebellious; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, from in- + surgere to rise -- more at SURGE 1 : a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent 2 : one who acts contrary to the policies and decisions of one's own political party
41.insurmountable	overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable	Function: adjective : incapable of being surmounted : INSUPERABLE <insurmountable problems> - in·sur·mount·ably /-blE/ adverb
42.insurrection	rebellion; uprising	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere : an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government synonym see REBELLION - in·sur·rec·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective - in·sur·rec·tion·ary /-sh&-"ner-E/ adjective or noun - in·sur·rec·tion·ist /-sh(&-)nist/ noun
43.intangible	not able to be perceived by touch; vague	Function: adjective Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible : not tangible : IMPALPABLE - in·tan·gi·bil·i·ty /-"tan-j&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - in·tan·gi·ble·ness /-'tan-j&-b&l-n&s/ noun - in·tan·gi·bly /-blE/ adverb
44.integral	complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part	Function: adjective 1 a : essential to completeness : CONSTITUENT <an integral part of the curriculum> b (1) : being, containing, or relating to one or more mathematical integers (2) : relating to or concerned with mathematical integrals or integration c : formed as a unit with another part <a seat with integral headrest> 2 : composed of integral parts 3 : lacking nothing essential : ENTIRE - in·te·gral·i·ty /"in-t&-'gra-l&-tE/ noun - in·te·gral·ly /'in-ti-gr&-lE; in-'te-gr&- also -'tE-/ adverb
45.integrate	make whole; combine; make into one unit	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -grat·ed; -grat·ing Etymology: Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer transitive senses 1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : UNITE 2 : to find the integral of (as a function or equation) 3 a : to unite with something else b : to incorporate into a larger unit 4 a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization b : DESEGREGATE <integrate school districts> intransitive senses : to become integrated
46.integrity	honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English integrite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French integrité, from Latin integritat-, integritas, from integr-, integer entire 1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : INCORRUPTIBILITY 2 : an unimpaired condition : SOUNDNESS 3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : COMPLETENESS synonym see HONESTY
47.intellect	higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intellectus, from intellegere to understand -- more at INTELLIGENT 1 a : the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge b : the capacity for rational or intelligent thought especially when highly developed 2 : a person with great intellectual powers
48.intelligentsia	intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)	Function: noun Etymology: Russian intelligentsiya, from Latin intelligentia intelligence : intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
49.inter	bury; N. interment	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): in·terred; in·ter·ring Etymology: Middle English enteren, from Middle French enterrer, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin interrare, from in- + Latin terra earth -- more at TERRACE : to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
50.interdict	prohibit; forbid; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, alteration of entredit, from Old French, from Latin interdictum prohibition, from neuter of interdictus, past participle of interdicere to interpose, forbid, from inter- + dicere to say -- more at DICTION 1 : a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district 2 : a prohibitory decree : PROHIBITION
51.interim	meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between -- more at INTER- : an intervening time : INTERVAL
52.interloper	intruder; one who interferes	Function: noun : one that interlopes : as a : an illegal or unlicensed trader b : one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity
53.interminable	endless	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin interminabilis, from Latin in- + terminare to terminate : having or seeming to have no end; especially : wearisomely protracted <an interminable sermon> - in·ter·mi·na·ble·ness noun - in·ter·mi·na·bly /-blE/ adverb
54.intermittent	periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin intermittent-, intermittens, present participle of intermittere : coming and going at intervals : not continuous <intermittent rain>; also : OCCASIONAL <intermittent trips abroad> - in·ter·mit·tent·ly adverb
55.internecine	mutually destructive	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin internecinus, from internecare to destroy, kill, from inter- + necare to kill, from nec-, nex violent death -- more at NOXIOUS 1 : marked by slaughter : DEADLY; especially : mutually destructive 2 : of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group <bitter internecine feuds>
56.interpolate	insert between	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin interpolatus, past participle of interpolare to refurbish, alter, interpolate, from inter- + -polare (from polire to polish) transitive senses 1 a : to alter or corrupt (as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter b : to insert (words) into a text or into a conversation 2 : to insert between other things or parts : INTERCALATE 3 : to estimate values of (a function) between two known values intransitive senses : to make insertions (as of estimated values) synonym see INTRODUCE - in·ter·po·la·tion /-"t&r-p&-'lA-sh&n/ noun - in·ter·po·la·tive /-'t&r-p&-"lA-tiv/ adjective - in·ter·po·la·tor /-"lA-t&r/ noun
57.interregnum	period between two successive reigns or governments	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nums or in·ter·reg·na /-n&/ Etymology: Latin, from inter- + regnum reign -- more at REIGN 1 : the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes 2 : a period during which the normal functions of government or control are suspended 3 : a lapse or pause in a continuous series
58.interrogate	question closely; cross-examine; cross-question	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -gat·ed; -gat·ing Etymology: Latin interrogatus, past participle of interrogare, from inter- + rogare to ask -- more at RIGHT 1 : to question formally and systematically 2 : to give or send out a signal to (as a transponder) for triggering an appropriate response synonym see ASK - in·ter·ro·ga·tee /-"ter-&-(")gA-'tE/ noun - in·ter·ro·ga·tion /-"ter-&-'gA-sh&n/ noun - in·ter·ro·ga·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective
59.intervene	come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -vened; -ven·ing Etymology: Latin intervenire to come between, from inter- + venire to come -- more at COME 1 : to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events 2 : to enter or appear as an irrelevant or extraneous feature or circumstance 3 : to come in or between by way of hindrance or modification <intervene to stop a fight> 4 : to occur or lie between two things 5 a : to become a third party to a legal proceeding begun by others for the protection of an alleged interest b : to interfere usually by force or threat of force in another nation's internal affairs especially to compel or prevent an action synonym see INTERPOSE - in·ter·ven·tion /-'ven(t)-sh&n/ noun
60.intimate	hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -mat·ed; -mat·ing Etymology: Late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare to put in, announce, from Latin intimus innermost, superlative of (assumed) Old Latin interus inward -- more at INTERIOR 1 : to make known especially publicly or formally : ANNOUNCE 2 : to communicate delicately and indirectly : HINT synonym see SUGGEST - in·ti·mat·er noun - in·ti·ma·tion /"in-t&-'mA-sh&n/ noun
61.intimidate	frighten; N. intimidation	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -dat·ed; -dat·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare, from Latin in- + timidus timid : to make timid or fearful : FRIGHTEN; especially : to compel or deter by or as if by threats - in·tim·i·dat·ing·ly /-"dA-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb - in·tim·i·da·tion /-"ti-m&-'dA-sh&n/ noun - in·tim·i·da·tor /-'ti-m&-"dA-t&r/ noun synonyms INTIMIDATE, COW, BULLDOZE, BULLY, BROWBEAT mean to frighten into submission. INTIMIDATE implies inducing fear or a sense of inferiority into another <intimidated by so many other bright freshmen>. COW implies reduction to a state where the spirit is broken or all courage is lost <not at all cowed by the odds against making it in show business>. BULLDOZE implies an intimidating or an overcoming of resistance usually by urgings, demands, or threats <bulldozed the city council into approving the plan>. BULLY implies intimidation through threats, insults, or aggressive behavior <bullied into giving up their lunch money>. BROWBEAT implies a cowing through arrogant, scornful or contemptuous treatment <browbeat the witness into a contradiction>.
62.intractable	unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin intractabilis, from in- + tractabilis tractable 1 : not easily governed, managed, or directed : OBSTINATE 2 : not easily manipulated or wrought <intractable metal> 3 : not easily relieved or cured <intractable pain> synonym see UNRULY - in·trac·ta·bil·i·ty /(")in-"trak-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - in·trac·ta·bly /-blE/ adverb
63.intransigence	refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising	Function: noun : the quality or state of being intransigent
64.intrepid	fearless	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin intrepidus, from in- + trepidus alarmed -- more at TREPIDATION : characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance - in·tre·pid·i·ty /"in-tr&-'pi-d&-tE/ noun - in·trep·id·ly /in-'tre-p&d-lE/ adverb - in·trep·id·ness noun
65.intrinsic	essential; inherent; built-in	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French intrinsèque internal, from Late Latin intrinsecus, from Latin, adverb, inwardly; akin to Latin intra within -- more at INTRA- 1 a : belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing <the intrinsic worth of a gem> <the intrinsic brightness of a star> b : being or relating to a semiconductor in which the concentration of charge carriers is characteristic of the material itself instead of the content of any impurities it contains 2 a : originating or due to causes within a body, organ, or part <an intrinsic metabolic disease> b : originating and included wholly within an organ or part <intrinsic muscles> -- compare EXTRINSIC 1b - in·trin·si·cal·ly /-zi-k(&-)lE, -si-/ adverb
66.introspective	looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination	Function: noun Etymology: Latin introspectus, past participle of introspicere to look inside, from intro- + specere to look -- more at SPY : a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings - in·tro·spect /-'spekt/ verb - in·tro·spec·tion·al /-'spek-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective - in·tro·spec·tive /-'spek-tiv/ adjective - in·tro·spec·tive·ly adverb - in·tro·spec·tive·ness noun
67.introvert	one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted	Function: transitive verb Etymology: intro- + -vert (as in divert) : to turn inward or in upon itself: as a : to concentrate or direct upon oneself b : to produce psychological introversion in
68.intrude	put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in·trud·ed; in·trud·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in- + trudere to thrust -- more at THREAT intransitive senses 1 : to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome 2 : to enter as a geological intrusion transitive senses 1 : to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness 2 : to cause to enter as if by force - in·trud·er noun
69.intuition	immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English intuycyon, from Late Latin intuition-, intuitio act of contemplating, from Latin intuEri to look at, contemplate, from in- + tuEri to look at 1 : quick and ready insight 2 a : immediate apprehension or cognition b : knowledge or conviction gained by intuition c : the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference - in·tu·i·tion·al /-'wish-n&l, -'wi-sh&-n&l/ adjective
70.inundate	flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -dat·ed; -dat·ing Etymology: Latin inundatus, past participle of inundare, from in- + unda wave -- more at WATER 1 : to cover with a flood : OVERFLOW 2 : OVERWHELM - in·un·da·tion /"i-(")n&n-'dA-sh&n/ noun - in·un·da·tor /'i-(")n&n-"dA-t&r/ noun - in·un·da·to·ry /i-'n&n-d&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
71.inured	accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in·ured; in·ur·ing Etymology: Middle English enuren, from en- + ure, n., use, custom, from Middle French uevre work, practice, from Latin opera work -- more at OPERA transitive senses : to accustom to accept something undesirable intransitive senses : to become of advantage - in·ure·ment /-m&nt/ noun
72.invalidate	weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify	Function: transitive verb : to make invalid; especially : to weaken or destroy the cogency of synonym see NULLIFY - in·val·i·da·tion /-"va-l&-'dA-sh&n/ noun - in·val·i·da·tor /in-'va-l&-"dA-t&r/ noun
73.invective	abuse	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English invectif, from Middle French, from Latin invectivus, from invectus, past participle of invehere : of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse - in·vec·tive·ly adverb - in·vec·tive·ness noun
74.inveigh	denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Latin invehi to attack, inveigh, passive of invehere to carry in, from in- + vehere to carry -- more at WAY : to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : RAIL - in·veigh·er noun
75.inveigle	deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): in·vei·gled; in·vei·gling /-g(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Anglo-French enveegler, alteration of Middle French aveugler to blind, hoodwink, from Old French avogler, from avogle blind, from Medieval Latin ab oculis, literally, lacking eyes 1 : to win over by wiles : ENTICE 2 : to acquire by ingenuity or flattery synonym see LURE - in·vei·gle·ment /-g&l-m&nt/ noun - in·vei·gler /-g(&-)l&r/ noun
76.inverse	opposite	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin inversus, from past participle of invertere 1 : opposite in order, nature, or effect 2 : being an inverse function <inverse sine>
77.invert	turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin invertere, from in- + vertere to turn -- more at WORTH 1 a : to reverse in position, order, or relationship b : to subject to inversion 2 a : to turn inside out or upside down b : to turn inward 3 : to find the mathematical reciprocal of <to divide using fractions, invert the divisor and multiply> synonym see REVERSE