CEFR Level
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
"He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families."
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."
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
"The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods."
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
"The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine."
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
"She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate."
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."
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."
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
"The interment took place at the family cemetery."
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
"The rain would intermit and then start again."
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
"The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within."
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."
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."
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."
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
"The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death."
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
"The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable."
a small space that lies between things
"Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall."
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
"The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river."
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
"The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation."
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
"His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy."
Having died without leaving a valid will.
"She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law."
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
"Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures."
Located or occurring within a cell.
"The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria."
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
"The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester."
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
"The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties."
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
"She remained intransigent despite repeated requests for compromise."
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
"Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding."
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
"The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound."
To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of things.
"The company was inundated with job applications."
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
"The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains."
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
"Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions."
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
"After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering."
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
"The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity."
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
"The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents."
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
"He inveighed against the corruption in government."
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
"She inveigled him into signing the contract."
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
"The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight."
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."
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
"The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees."
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
"Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies."
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
"The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries."
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
"The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance."
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
"The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods."
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."
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
"The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack."
An extremely small amount.
"He did not show an iota of fear."
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
"His irascible nature often got him into trouble."
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
"The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence."
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
"She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light."
