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intercessor

noun C2
/ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

"He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families."

intercropping definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

"Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control."

interdict definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

"The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods."

verb C2
/ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined

"The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine."

noun C2
/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue

"She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate."

adjective C2
/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

"The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing."

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interloper

noun C2
/ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

"He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering."

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

"The interment took place at the family cemetery."

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intermit

verb C2
/ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

"The rain would intermit and then start again."

internecine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.

"The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within."

interpolate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.

"The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript."

noun C2
/ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

"The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points."

verb C2
/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

"He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel."

noun C2
/ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

"The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating."

interregnum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.

"The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death."

adjective C2
/ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

"The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable."

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interstice

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

a small space that lies between things

"Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall."

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intervale

noun C2
/ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

"The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river."

interventionism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

"The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation."

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

The condition of dying without having made a valid will.

"His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

Having died without leaving a valid will.

"She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law."

noun C2
/ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

"Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

Located or occurring within a cell.

"The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria."

adjective C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

"The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester."

intransigence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

"The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties."

intransigent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

"She remained intransigent despite repeated requests for compromise."

noun C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.

"Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding."

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intromit

verb C2
/ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

To insert or introduce something into a place or body.

"The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound."

inundate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/

To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of things.

"The company was inundated with job applications."

noun C2
/ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

"The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains."

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inure

verb C2
/ɪˈnjʊər/

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

"Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions."

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inured

adjective C2
/ɪˈnjʊərd/

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

"After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering."

invalidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

"The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity."

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invective

noun C2
/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

"The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents."

verb C2
/ɪnˈveɪ/

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

"He inveighed against the corruption in government."

inveigle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

"She inveigled him into signing the contract."

noun C2
/ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

"The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight."

inveterate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈvɛtərət/

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

"He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day."

invidious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

"The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

"Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies."

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inviolate

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələt/

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

"The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries."

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invitor

noun C2
/ɪnˈvaɪtər/

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

"The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance."

noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

"The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods."

noun C2
/ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

"The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

"The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack."

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iota

noun C2
/aɪˈoʊtə/

An extremely small amount.

"He did not show an iota of fear."

irascible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈræsɪbl/

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

"His irascible nature often got him into trouble."

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ire

noun C2
/aɪər/

intense anger or rage

"The new policy provoked the ire of the employees."

noun C2
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

"The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence."

adjective C2
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

"She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light."