English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
"The university decided to institute new rules for the library."
Relating to an organization or established practice.
"The government made several institutional reforms in education."
to tell or teach someone how to do something
"The teacher instructed the students to complete the assignment."
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
"The website offers many instructional videos for beginners."
serving as an instrument or means to an end; helpful or useful
"His instrumental role in the project was vital to its success."
Not enough; inadequate.
"His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion."
to speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scorn
"He insulted her by calling her lazy in front of everyone."
to arrange for compensation in case of loss or damage, typically by taking out insurance
"You should insure your car against theft or accidents."
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
"Despite the storm, the old house remained intact."
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
"He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet."
Necessary and important as a part of a whole.
"Honesty is an integral part of good leadership."
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
"The new system integrates data from multiple sources."
combined or united to form a whole; including all parts or people equally
"The company offers an integrated system for managing all business operations."
the process of combining or bringing different things together to form a whole
"Social integration helps people from different backgrounds live together harmoniously."
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
"She is admired for her honesty and integrity."
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
"She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy."
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
"Intellectuals protested against the dominance."
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
"She felt intense pain after the accident."
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
"The storm is expected to intensify overnight."
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
"The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers."
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
"She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad."
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
"Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community."
designed to respond to the user's input or actions
"The interactive display allows users to engage with the content."
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
"The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly."
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
"Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices."
the action of interfering with something
"The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics."
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
"The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated."
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
"She is taking an intermediate-level French course."
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
"He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others."
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
"She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests."
the action of explaining the meaning of something
"The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem."
A person who translates spoken language orally in real time.
"The interpreter helped the tourists communicate with the locals."
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
"The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption."
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
"The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy."
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
"There was a short interval between the two performances."
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
"The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students."
the action of becoming involved in a situation to change it
"Government intervention helped stabilize the economy."
Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.
"They shared an intimate dinner by candlelight."
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
"The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions."
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
"He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own."
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
"The mystery novel will intrigue any reader."
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
"The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked."
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
"The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics."
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
"The army invaded the neighboring country."
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
"The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion."
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
"The inventor patented her new medical device."
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
"The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store."
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
"The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene."
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
"Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth."
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
"The stars became invisible as the sun rose."