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i
the ninth letter and third vowel of the modern English alphabet
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I'd
I had or I would
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I'll
I will or I shall
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I'm
I am
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I've
I have
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I-beam
a rolled steel joist or a girder with a cross section in the form of a capital letter I
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I-pin
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Yibin
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I-spy
a game in which one player specifies the initial letter of the name of an object that he can see, which the other players then try to guess
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I.
International
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I.Chem.E.
Institution of Chemical Engineers
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i.e.
id est
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i.q.
idem quod
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i.t.a.
initial teaching alphabet, a partly phonetic alphabet used to teach reading
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i.v.
intravenous(ly)
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i/c
in charge (of)
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I/O
input/output
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Ia.
Iowa
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Ia
a city in NE Romania: capital of Moldavia (1565--1859); university (1860). Pop: 280 000 (2005 est)
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IAA
indoleacetic acid
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IAAF
International Amateur Athletic Federation
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IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency
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IAF
Indian Air Force
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iamb
a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, a short one followed by a long one ()
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iambic
of, relating to, consisting of, or using an iamb or iambs
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IAP
internet access provider: a company that provides organizations or individuals with access to the internet
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Iapetus
a large outer satellite of the planet Saturn
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IARU
International Amateur Radio Union
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IAS
indicated air speed
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IATA
International Air Transport Association
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iatric
relating to medicine or physicians; medical
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iatrogenic
(of an illness or symptoms) induced in a patient as the result of a physician's words or actions, esp as a consequence of taking a drug prescribed by the physician
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ib.
See ibid
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IBA
Independent Broadcasting Authority
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Ibadan
a city in SW Nigeria, capital of Oyo state: university (1948). Pop: 2 375 000 (2005 est)
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Ibagué
a city in W central Colombia. Pop: 440 000 (2005 est)
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Iberia
the Iberian Peninsula
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Iberian
a member of a group of ancient Caucasoid peoples who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula in preclassical and classical times
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iberis
any plant of the annual or perennial Eurasian genus Iberis, 12 to 25 cm (6--12 in.) in height, with white or purple flowers. I. amara and I. umbellata are the garden candytuft Family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
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Ibero-
indicating Iberia or Iberian
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ibex
any of three wild goats, Capra ibex, C. caucasica, or C. pyrenaica, of mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, having large backward-curving horns
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IBF
International Boxing Federation
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Ibibio
a member of a Negroid people of SE Nigeria, living esp in and around Calabar
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ibid.
ibidem
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ibis
any of various wading birds of the family Threskiornithidae, such as Threskiornis aethiopica (sacred ibis), that occur in warm regions and have a long thin down-curved bill: order Ciconiiformes (herons, storks, etc)
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Ibiza
a Spanish island in the W Mediterranean, one of the Balearic Islands: hilly, with a rugged coast; tourism. Pop: 40 175 (2003 est). Area: 541 sq km (209 sq miles)
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Ibo
a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in S Nigeria
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IBRD
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank)
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IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
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ibuprofen
a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C13H18O2
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IC
internal-combustion
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Içá
the Brazilian part of the Putumayo River
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ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
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Icaria
a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, in the Southern Sporades group. Area: 256 sq km (99 sq miles)
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Icarian
of or relating to Icarus
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Icarus
the son of Daedalus, with whom he escaped from Crete, flying with wings made of wax and feathers. Heedless of his father's warning he flew too near the sun, causing the wax to melt, and fell into the Aegean and drowned
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ICBM
intercontinental ballistic missile: a missile with a range greater than 5500 km
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ICC
International Cricket Council
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ice
water in the solid state, formed by freezing liquid water
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Ice.
Iceland(ic)
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iceberg
a large mass of ice floating in the sea, esp a mass that has broken off a polar glacier
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iceblink
a yellowish-white reflected glare in the sky over an ice field
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iceboat
another name for icebreaker
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icebound
covered or made immobile by ice; frozen in
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icebox
a compartment in a refrigerator for storing or making ice
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icebreaker
a vessel with a reinforced bow for breaking up the ice in bodies of water to keep channels open for navigation
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icecap
a thick mass of glacial ice and snow that permanently covers an area of land, such as either of the polar regions or the peak of a mountain
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iced
covered, coated, or chilled with ice
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icefall
a very steep part of a glacier that has deep crevasses and resembles a frozen waterfall
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Içel
another name for Mersin
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Iceland
an island republic in the N Atlantic, regarded as part of Europe: settled by Norsemen, who established a legislative assembly in 930; under Danish rule (1380--1918); gained independence in 1918 and became a republic in 1944; contains large areas of glaciers, snowfields, and lava beds with many volcanoes and hot springs (the chief source of domestic heat); inhabited chiefly along the SW coast. The economy is based largely on fishing and tourism. Official language: Icelandic. Official religion: Evangelical Lutheran. Currency: króna. Capital: Reykjavik. Pop: 291 000 (2004 est). Area: 102 828 sq km (39 702 sq miles)
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Icelander
a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Iceland
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Icelandic
of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, its people, or their language
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Iceni
an ancient British tribe that rebelled against the Romans in 61 ad under Queen Boudicca
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icewine
a dessert wine made from grapes that have frozen before being harvested
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ICF
intermediate care facility
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ICFTU
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
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ich-laut
the voiceless palatal fricative sound that is written as ch in German ich, often allophonic with the ach-laut
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Ichang
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name of Yichang
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ichneumon
a mongoose, Herpestes ichneumon, of Africa and S Europe, having greyish-brown speckled fur
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ichnite
a less common name for trace fossil
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ichnofossil
another name for trace fossil
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ichnography
the art of drawing ground plans
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ichnology
the study of trace fossils
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ichor
the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods
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ichth.
ichthyology
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ichthyic
of, relating to, or characteristic of fishes
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ichthyo-
indicating or relating to fishes
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ichthyoid
resembling a fish
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ichthyolite
any fossil fish
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ichthyology
the study of the physiology, history, economic importance, etc, of fishes
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ichthyophagous
feeding on fish
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ichthyornis
an extinct Cretaceous sea bird of the genus Ichthyornis, thought to have resembled a tern
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ichthyosaur
any extinct marine Mesozoic reptile of the order Ichthyosauria, which had a porpoise-like body with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-like limbs
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ichthyosis
a congenital disease in which the skin is coarse, dry, and scaly
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ICI
Imperial Chemical Industries
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icicle
a hanging spike of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water
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icily
in an icy or reserved manner
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iciness
the condition of being icy or very cold
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icing
a sugar preparation, variously flavoured and coloured, for coating and decorating cakes, biscuits, etc
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ICJ
International Court of Justice
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ickle
an ironically childish word for little
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icky
sticky
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icon
a representation of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint, esp one painted in oil on a wooden panel, depicted in a traditional Byzantine style and venerated in the Eastern Church
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iconic
relating to, resembling, or having the character of an icon
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Iconium
the ancient name for Konya
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icono-
indicating an image or likeness
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iconoclasm
the acts or beliefs of an iconoclast
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iconoclast
a person who attacks established or traditional concepts, principles, laws, etc
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iconography
the symbols used in a work of art or art movement
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iconolatry
the worship or adoration of icons as idols
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iconology
the study or field of art history concerning icons
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iconomatic
employing pictures to represent not objects themselves but the sound of their names
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iconoscope
a television camera tube in which an electron beam scans a photoemissive surface, converting an optical image into electrical pulses
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iconostasis
a screen with doors and icons set in tiers, which separates the bema (sanctuary) from the nave
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icosahedron
a solid figure having 20 faces. The faces of a regular icosahedron are equilateral triangles
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icositetrahedron
a solid figure having 24 trapezoid faces, as occurring in some crystals
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ICS
Indian Civil Service
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ICSH
interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone
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ICSI
intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a method of in vitro fertilization in which a spermatozoon is injected into an ovum for implantation within the womb
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ICT
Information and Communications Technology
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icterus
a yellowing of plant leaves, caused by excessive cold or moisture
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ictus
metrical or rhythmic stress in verse feet, as contrasted with the stress accent on words
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ICTZ
Intertropical Convergence Zone
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ICU
intensive care unit
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icy
made of, covered with, or containing ice
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id
the mass of primitive instincts and energies in the unconscious mind that, modified by the ego and the superego, underlies all psychic activity
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Id-ul-Adha
a variant spelling of Eid-ul-Adha
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Id-ul-Fitr
a variant spelling of Eid-ul-Fitr
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id.
idem
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Ida
a mountain in central Crete: the highest on the island; in ancient times associated with the worship of Zeus. Height: 2456 m (8057 ft)
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Ida.
Idaho
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Idaho
a state of the northwestern US: consists chiefly of ranges of the Rocky Mountains, with the Snake River basin in the south; important for agriculture (Idaho potatoes), livestock, and silver-mining. Capital: Boise. Pop: 1 366 332 (2003 est). Area: 216 413 sq km (83 557 sq miles)
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Idahoan
a native or inhabitant of Idaho
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IDASA
Institute for a Democratic South Africa
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IDB
illicit diamond buying
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IDC
industrial development certificate
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IDD
international direct dialling
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IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; a form of diabetes in which patients have little or no ability to produce insulin and are therefore entirely dependent on insulin injections
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ide
another name for the silver orfe
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idea
any content of the mind, esp the conscious mind
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ideal
a conception of something that is perfect, esp that which one seeks to attain
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idealism
belief in or pursuance of ideals
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idealization
the representation of something as ideal
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idealize
to consider or represent (something) as ideal
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ideate
to form or have an idea of; to imagine or conceive
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ideatum
the objective reality with which human ideas are supposed to correspond
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idempotent
(of a matrix, transformation, etc) not changed in value following multiplication by itself
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ident
a short visual image employed between television programmes that works as a logo to locate the viewer to the channel
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identic
(esp of opinions expressed by two or more governments) having the same wording or intention regarding another power
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identical
being one and the same individual
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identification
the act of identifying or the state of being identified
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identifier
a person or thing that establishes the identity of someone or something
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identify
to prove or recognize as being a certain person or thing; determine the identity of
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Identikit
a set of transparencies of various typical facial characteristics that can be superimposed on one another to build up, on the basis of a description, a picture of a person sought by the police
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identity
the state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person or thing
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ideo-
of or indicating idea or ideas
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ideogram
a sign or symbol, used in such writing systems as those of China or Japan, that directly represents a concept, idea, or thing rather than a word or set of words for it
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ideography
the use of ideograms to communicate ideas
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ideologist
a person who supports a particular ideology, esp a political theorist
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ideology
a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underlies political action
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ideomotor
designating automatic muscular movements stimulated by ideas, as in absent-minded acts
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ideopolis
a city that is sustained primarily by intellectual enterprises such as education, the media, advertising, and design, with a highly educated workforce
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ides
(in the Roman calendar) the 15th day in March, May, July, and October and the 13th day of each other month
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Idhi
a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for (Mount) Ida
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idio-
indicating peculiarity, isolation, or that which pertains to an individual person or thing
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idioblast
a plant cell that differs from those around it in the same tissue
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idiocy
severe mental retardation
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idioglossia
a private language, as invented by a child or between two children, esp twins
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idiogram
another name for karyogram
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idiographic
of or relating to the study of individuals
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idiolect
the variety or form of a language used by an individual
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idiom
a group of words whose meaning cannot be predicted from the meanings of the constituent words, as for example (It was raining) cats and dogs
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idiomorphic
(of minerals) occurring naturally in the form of well-developed crystals
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idiopathy
any disease of unknown cause
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idiophone
a percussion instrument, such as a cymbal or xylophone, made of naturally sonorous material
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idioplasm
another name for germ plasm
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idioplasmatic
A derivative of idioplasm
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idioplasmic
A derivative of idioplasm
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idiosyncrasy
a tendency, type of behaviour, mannerism, etc, of a specific person; quirk
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idiosyncratic
of or relating to idiosyncrasy; characteristic of a specific person
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idiot
a person with severe mental retardation
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idiotic
of or resembling an idiot; foolish; senseless
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idiotism
an archaic word for idiocy
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idle
unemployed or unoccupied; inactive
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idler
a person who idles
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IDN
in Dei nomine
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Ido
an artificial language; a modification of Esperanto
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idocrase
another name for vesuvianite
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idol
a material object, esp a carved image, that is worshipped as a god
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idolatrize
to indulge in the worship of idols
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idolatry
the worship of idols
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idolize
to admire or revere greatly
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idolum
a mental picture; idea
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Idomeneus
a king of Crete who fought on the Greek side in the Trojan War
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IDP
integrated data processing
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Idun
the goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of Bragi
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idyll
a poem or prose work describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes, etc
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idyllic
of or relating to an idyll
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idyllist
a writer of idylls
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ie
Ireland
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IEA
International Energy Agency
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IED
improvised explosive device
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IEE
Institution of Electrical Engineers
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Ieper
the Flemish name for Ypres
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if
in case that, or on condition that
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IFA
independent financial adviser
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IFAD
International Fund for Agricultural Development
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IFC
International Finance Corporation
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Ife
a town in W central Nigeria: one of the largest and oldest Yoruba towns; university (1961); centre of the cocoa trade. Pop: 229 000 (2005 est)
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iff
a shortened form of if and only if: it indicates that the two sentences so connected are necessary and sufficient conditions for one another. Usually iff is used for equivalence in the metalanguage, rather than as the biconditional in the object language
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iffy
uncertain or subject to contingency
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Ifni
a former Spanish province in S Morocco, on the Atlantic: returned to Morocco in 1969
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IFP
Inkatha Freedom Party
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IFR
instrument flying regulations
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IFS
Irish Free State (now called Republic of Ireland)
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iftar
the meal eaten by Muslims to break their fast after sunset every day during Ramadan
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IG
Indo-Germanic (languages)
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Igbo
a variant spelling of Ibo
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IGBP
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme
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IGC
inter-governmental conference (esp in the European Union)
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Igdrasil
a variant spelling of Yggdrasil
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IGFET
insulated-gate field-effect transistor; a type of field-effect transistor having one or more semiconductor gate electrodes
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igloo
a dome-shaped Inuit house, usually built of blocks of solid snow
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IGM
International Grandmaster
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igneous
(of rocks) derived by solidification of magma or molten lava emplaced on or below the earth's surface
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ignescent
giving off sparks when struck, as a flint
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ignimbrite
a rock formed by the deposition at high temperature and the consolidation of a nuée ardente or other type of ash flow, being a complicated mixture of volcanic materials welded together by heat, hot gases, and pressure
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ignite
to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn
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igniter
a person or thing that ignites
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ignition
the act or process of initiating combustion
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ignitron
a mercury-arc rectifier controlled by a subsidiary electrode, the igniter, partially immersed in a mercury cathode. A current passed between igniter and cathode forms a hot spot sufficient to strike an arc between cathode and anode
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ignoble
dishonourable; base; despicable
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ignominy
disgrace or public shame; dishonour
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ignoramus
an ignorant person; fool
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ignorance
lack of knowledge, information, or education; the state of being ignorant
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ignorant
lacking in knowledge or education; unenlightened
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ignore
to fail or refuse to notice; disregard
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Igorot
a member of a Negrito people of the mountains of N Luzon in the Philippines: noted as early exponents of mining
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Igraine
the mother of King Arthur
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Iguaçú
a river in SE South America, rising in S Brazil and flowing west to join the Paraná River, forming part of the border between Brazil and Argentina. Length: 1200 km (745 miles)
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iguana
either of two large tropical American arboreal herbivorous lizards of the genus Iguana, esp I. iguana (common iguana), having a greyish-green body with a row of spines along the back: family Iguanidae
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iguanodon
a massive herbivorous long-tailed bipedal dinosaur of the genus Iguanodon, common in Europe and N Africa in Jurassic and Cretaceous times: suborder Ornithopoda (ornithopods)
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IGY
International Geophysical Year
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IHC
Intellectually Handicapped Children
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ihram
the customary white robes worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, symbolizing a sacred or consecrated state
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IHS
the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (), often used as a Christian emblem
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iid
independent identically distributed (of random variables)
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IJC
International Joint Commission
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IJssel
a river in the central Netherlands: a distributary of the Rhine, flowing north to the IJsselmeer. Length: 116 km (72 miles)
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IJsselmeer
a shallow lake in the NW Netherlands; formed from the S part of the Zuider Zee by the construction of the IJsselmeer Dam in 1932; salt water gradually replaced by fresh water from the IJssel River; fisheries (formerly marine fish, now esp eels). Area: (before reclamation) 3690 sq km (1425 sq miles). Estimated final area: 1243 sq km (480 sq miles)
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ikan
(in Malaysia) fish used esp in names of cooked dishes
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Ikaría
a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Icaria
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ikat
a method of creating patterns in fabric by tie-dyeing the yarn before weaving
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IKBS
intelligent knowledge-based system
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ikebana
the Japanese decorative art of flower arrangement
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Ikeja
a town in SW Nigeria, capital of Lagos state: residential and industrial suburb of Lagos. Pop: 63 870 (latest est)
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Ikey
a student at the University of Cape Town, esp one representing the University in a sport
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ikon
a variant spelling of icon
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il
Israel
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il-
variant of in-
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ilang-ilang
a variant spelling of ylang-ylang
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Île-de-France
a region of N France, in the Paris Basin: part of the duchy of France in the 10th century
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ILEA
Inner London Education Authority
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ileac
of or relating to the ileum
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ileitis
inflammation of the ileum
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ileo-
indicating the ileum
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ileostomy
the surgical formation of a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum
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Ilesha
a town in W Nigeria. Pop: 500 000 (2005 est)
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ileum
the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the caecum
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ileus
obstruction of the intestine, esp the ileum, by mechanical occlusion or as the result of distension of the bowel following loss of muscular action
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ilex
any of various trees or shrubs of the widely distributed genus Ilex, such as the holly and inkberry: family Aquifoliaceae
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ilia
the plural of ilium
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iliac
of or relating to the ilium
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Iliad
a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, attributed to Homer (c. 800 bc) and probably composed before 700 bc
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Iliamna
a lake in SW Alaska: the largest lake in Alaska. Length: about 130 km (80 miles). Width: 40 km (25 miles)
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Iligan
a city in the Philippines, a port on the N coast of Mindanao. Pop: 306 000 (2005 est)
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Ilion
a transliteration of the Greek name for ancient Troy
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ilium
the uppermost and widest of the three sections of the hipbone
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ilk
a type; class; sort (esp in the phrase of that, his, her, etc, ilk)
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Ilkeston
a town in N central England, in SE Derbyshire. Pop: 37 270 (2001)
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Ilkley
a town in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: nearby is Ilkley Moor (to the south). Pop: 13 472 (2001)
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ill
not in good health; sick
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ill-advised
acting without reasonable care or thought
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ill-affected
not well disposed; disaffected
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ill-assorted
badly matched; incompatible
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ill-behaved
poorly behaved; lacking good manners
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ill-bred
badly brought up; lacking good manners
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ill-considered
done without due consideration; not thought out
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ill-defined
imperfectly defined; having no clear outline
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ill-disposed
not kindly disposed
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ill-fated
doomed or unlucky
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ill-favoured
unattractive or repulsive in appearance; ugly
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ill-founded
not founded on true or reliable premises; unsubstantiated
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ill-gotten
obtained dishonestly or illegally (esp in the phrase ill-gotten gains)
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ill-judged
rash; ill-advised
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ill-mannered
having bad manners; rude; impolite
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ill-natured
naturally unpleasant and mean
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ill-omened
doomed to be unlucky; ill-fated
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ill-sorted
badly arranged or matched; ill-assorted
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ill-starred
unlucky; unfortunate; ill-fated
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ill-tempered
showing bad temper; irritable
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ill-timed
occurring at or planned for an unsuitable time
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ill-treat
to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat
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ill-use
to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat
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Ill.
Illinois
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Illampu
one of the two peaks of Mount Sorata
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illation
a rare word for inference
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illative
of or relating to illation; inferential
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Illawarra
a coastal district of E Australia, in S New South Wales. Pop: 404 626 (2002 est)
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Ille-et-Vilaine
a department of NW France, in E Brittany. Capital: Rennes. Pop: 894 625 (2003 est). Area: 6992 sq km (2727 sq miles)
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illegal
forbidden by law; unlawful; illicit
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illegalize
to make illegal
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illegible
unable to be read or deciphered
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illegitimate
born of parents who were not married to each other at the time of birth; bastard
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illiberal
narrow-minded; prejudiced; bigoted; intolerant
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illicit
not allowed or approved by common custom, rule, or standard
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Illimani
a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes near La Paz. Height: 6882 m (22 580 ft)
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illimitable
limitless; boundless
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illinium
the former name for promethium
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Illinois
a state of the N central US, in the Midwest: consists of level prairie crossed by the Illinois and Kaskaskia Rivers; mainly agricultural. Capital: Springfield. Pop: 12 653 544 (2003 est). Area: 144 858 sq km (55 930 sq miles)
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Illinoisan
a native or inhabitant of Illinois
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illiquid
(of an asset) not easily convertible into cash
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illite
a clay mineral of the mica group, found in shales and mudstones. Crystal structure: monoclinic. Formula: K1--1.5Al4(Si6.5--7Al1--1.5O20)(OH)4
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illiterate
unable to read and write
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illness
a disease or indisposition; sickness
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illocution
an act performed by a speaker by virtue of uttering certain words, as for example the acts of promising or of threatening
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illogic
reasoning characterized by lack of logic; illogicality
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illogical
characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable
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illude
to trick or deceive
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illume
a poetic word for illuminate
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illuminable
A derivative of illumine
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illuminance
the luminous flux incident on unit area of a surface. It is measured in lux
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illuminant
something that provides or gives off light
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illuminate
to throw light in or into; light up
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illuminati
a group of persons claiming exceptional enlightenment on some subject, esp religion
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illuminating
serving to inform or clarify; instructive
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illumination
the act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated
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illumine
a literary word for illuminate
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illuminism
belief in and advocation of special enlightenment
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illusion
a false appearance or deceptive impression of reality
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illusionism
the doctrine that the external world exists only in illusory sense perceptions
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illusionist
a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer
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illusory
producing, produced by, or based on illusion; deceptive or unreal
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illust.
illustrated
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illustrate
to clarify or explain by use of examples, analogy, etc
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illustration
pictorial matter used to explain or decorate a text
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illustrious
of great renown; famous and distinguished
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illuviation
the process by which a material (illuvium), which includes colloids and mineral salts, is washed down from one layer of soil to a lower layer
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Illyria
an ancient region of uncertain boundaries on the E shore of the Adriatic Sea, including parts of present-day Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania
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Illyrian
a member of the group of related Indo-European peoples who occupied Illyria from the late third millennium to the early first millennium bc
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Illyricum
a Roman province founded after 168 bc, based on the coastal area of Illyria
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Ilmen
a lake in NW Russia, in the Novgorod Region: drains through the Volkhov River into Lake Ladoga. Area: between 780 sq km (300 sq miles) and 2200 sq km (850 sq miles), according to the season
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ilmenite
a black mineral found in igneous rocks as layered deposits and in veins. It is the chief source of titanium. Composition: iron titanium oxide. Formula: FeTiO3. Crystal structure: hexagonal (rhombohedral)
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ILO
International Labour Organisation
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Iloilo
a port in the W central Philippines, on SE Panay Island. Pop: 408 000 (2005 est)
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Ilorin
a city in W Nigeria, capital of Kwara state: agricultural trade centre. Pop: 714 000 (2005 est)
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ILR
indefinite leave to remain: an immigration status permitting a person to work or study in the UK without limit of time
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ILS
instrument landing system
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ILU
I love you
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im
Isle of Man
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im-
before b, m, and p, a variant of in-
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image
a representation or likeness of a person or thing, esp in sculpture
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imager
an electronic device that records images
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imagery
figurative or descriptive language in a literary work
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imaginal
of, relating to, or resembling an imago
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imaginary
existing in the imagination; unreal; illusory
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Reason for adoption: ITS ABOUT ME
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imagination
the faculty or action of producing ideas, esp mental images of what is not present or has not been experienced
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Chris Bailey
Reason for adoption: To save it from depreciation.
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imaginative
produced by or indicative of a vivid or creative imagination
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imagine
to form a mental image of
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Stephanie East
Reason for adoption: Because she imagined and made it happen
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imagism
a poetic movement in England and America between 1912 and 1917, initiated chiefly by Ezra Pound, the US poet, translator, and critic (1885--1972), advocating the use of ordinary speech and the precise presentation of images
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imago
an adult sexually mature insect produced after metamorphosis
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imam
a leader of congregational prayer in a mosque
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imamate
the region or territory governed by an imam
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IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol: a way of accessing e-mail messages which are held on an internet server, rather than on an individual's computer
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IMarE
Institute of Marine Engineers
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imaret
(in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims or travellers
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IMAX
a process of film projection using a giant screen on which an image approximately ten times larger than standard is projected
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imbalance
a lack of balance, as in emphasis, proportion, etc
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imbecile
a person of very low intelligence (IQ of 25 to 50), usually capable only of guarding himself against danger and of performing simple mechanical tasks under supervision
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imbed
a less common spelling of embed
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imbibe
to drink (esp alcoholic drinks)
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imbibition
the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid
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imbizo
a meeting, esp a gathering of the Zulu people called by the king or a traditional leader
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Imbolc
an ancient Celtic festival associated with the goddess Brigit, held on Feb 1 or 2 to mark the beginning of spring. It is also celebrated by modern pagans
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imbricate
relating to or having tiles, shingles, or slates that overlap
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imbroglio
a confused or perplexing political or interpersonal situation
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Imbros
a Turkish island in the NE Aegean Sea, west of the Gallipoli Peninsula: occupied by Greece (1912--14) and Britain (1914--23). Area: 280 sq km (108 sq miles)
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imbrue
to stain, esp with blood
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imbue
to instil or inspire (with ideals, principles, etc)
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IMCO
Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization: the department of the United Nations concerned with international maritime safety, antipollution regulations, etc
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IMechE
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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IMF
International Monetary Fund
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IMHO
in my humble or honest opinion
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imidazole
a white crystalline basic heterocyclic compound; 1,3-diazole. Formula: C3H4N2
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imide
any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain the divalent group -CONHCO-
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imine
any of a class of organic compounds in which a nitrogen atom is bound to one hydrogen atom and to two alkyl or aryl groups. They contain the divalent group NH
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iminourea
another name for guanidine
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imipramine
a tricyclic antidepressant drug. Formula: C19H24N2
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imitate
to try to follow the manner, style, character, etc, of or take as a model
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imitation
the act, practice, or art of imitating; mimicry
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imitative
imitating or tending to imitate or copy
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Imittós
a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Hymettus
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immaculate
completely clean; extremely tidy
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immanent
existing, operating, or remaining within; inherent
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immanentism
belief in the immanence of God
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Immanuel
the child whose birth was foretold by Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14) and who in Christian tradition is identified with Jesus
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immaterial
of no real importance; inconsequential
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immaterialism
the doctrine that the material world exists only in the mind
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immaterialize
to make immaterial
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immature
not fully grown or developed
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immeasurable
incapable of being measured, esp by virtue of great size; limitless
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Melisande Fitzsimons
Reason for adoption: Because Trudie's friendship is an immeasurable blessing!
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immediate
taking place or accomplished without delay
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immediately
without delay or intervention; at once; instantly
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immedicable
(of wounds) unresponsive to treatment
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immemorial
originating in the distant past; ancient (postpositive in the phrase time immemorial)
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immense
unusually large; huge; vast
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Rebekah Cropley
Reason for adoption: Because everything is immense!
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immensity
the state or quality of being immense; vastness; enormity
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immensurable
a less common word for immeasurable
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immerge
an archaic word for immerse
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immergence
A derivative of immerge
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immerse
to plunge or dip into liquid
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immersed
sunk or submerged
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immerser
an informal term for immersion heater
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immersion
a form of baptism in which part or the whole of a person's body is submerged in the water
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immersionism
the doctrine that immersion is the only true and valid form of Christian baptism
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immersive
providing information or stimulation for a number of senses, not only sight and sound
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immesh
a variant of enmesh
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immethodical
lacking in method or planning; disorganized
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immigrant
a person who comes to a country in order to settle there
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immigrate
to come to a place or country of which one is not a native in order to settle there
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immigration
the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there
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Reason for adoption: Ali runs the charity which supports groups visiting immigreation detainees.
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imminent
liable to happen soon; impending
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Immingham
a port in NE England, in North East Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire: docks opened in 1912, principally for the exporting of coal; now handles chiefly bulk materials, esp imported iron ore. Pop: 11 090 (2001)
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immingle
to blend or mix together; intermingle
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immiscible
(of two or more liquids) incapable of being mixed to form a homogeneous substance
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immitigable
unable to be mitigated; relentless; unappeasable
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immix
to mix in; commix
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immobile
not moving; motionless
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immobilism
a political policy characterized by inertia and antipathy to change
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immobilize
to make or become immobile
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immoderate
lacking in moderation; excessive
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immodest
indecent, esp with regard to sexual propriety; improper
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immolate
to kill or offer as a sacrifice, esp by fire
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immoral
transgressing accepted moral rules; corrupt
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immoralist
a person who advocates or practises immorality
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immorality
the quality, character, or state of being immoral
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immortal
not subject to death or decay; having perpetual life
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immortalize
to give everlasting fame to, as by treating in a literary work
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Immortals
the gods of ancient Greece and Rome
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immortelle
any of various plants, mostly of the family Asteraceae (composites), that retain their colour when dried, esp Xeranthemum annuum
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immotile
(esp of living organisms or their parts) not capable of moving spontaneously and independently
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immovable
unable to move or be moved; fixed; immobile
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immoveables
(in most foreign legal systems) real property
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immune
protected against a specific disease by inoculation or as the result of innate or acquired resistance
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immunity
the ability of an organism to resist disease, either through the activities of specialized blood cells or antibodies produced by them in response to natural exposure or inoculation (active immunity) or by the injection of antiserum or the transfer of antibodies from a mother to her baby via the placenta or breast milk (passive immunity)
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immunize
to make immune, esp by inoculation
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immuno-
indicating immunity or immune
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immunoassay
a technique of identifying a substance by its ability to bind to an antibody
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immunochemistry
the study of the chemical reactions of immunity
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immunocompetence
the capacity of the immune system to carry out its function of distinguishing alien from endogenous material; ability of the body to resist disease
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immunocompromised
having an impaired immune system and therefore incapable of an effective immune response, usually as a result of disease, such as AIDS, that damages the immune system
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immunocytochemistry
the use of immunochemistry to study cells
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immunodeficiency
a deficiency in or breakdown of a person's immune system
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immunoelectrophoresis
a technique for identifying the antigens in a blood serum, which are separated into fractions by electrophoresis
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immunofluorescence
a method used to determine the location of antibodies or antigens in which the antibodies or antigens are labelled with a fluorescent dye
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immunogen
any substance that evokes an immune response
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immunogenetics
the study of the relationship between immunity and genetics
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immunogenic
causing or producing immunity or an immune response
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immunoglobulin
any of five classes of proteins, all of which show antibody activity. The most abundant ones are immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA)
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immunohistochemistry
the use of immunochemistry to study tissues
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immunology
the branch of biological science concerned with the study of immunity
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immunopharmacology
the branch of pharmacology concerned with the immune system
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immunoreaction
the reaction between an antigen and its antibody
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immunosuppression
medical suppression of the body's immune system, esp in order to reduce the likelihood of rejection of a transplanted organ
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immunosuppressive
any drug used for immunosuppression
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immunotherapy
the treatment of disease by stimulating the body's production of antibodies
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immure
to enclose within or as if within walls; imprison
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immutable
unchanging through time; unalterable; ageless
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IMNSHO
in my not so humble opinion
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Imo
a state of SE Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of East-Central State. Capital: Owerri. Pop: 2 779 028 (1995 est). Area: 5530 sq km (2135 sq miles)
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imp
a small demon or devil; mischievous sprite
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Maureen Albright
Reason for adoption: small person with character reminded me of the chn with sp,lang problems I taught
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imp.
imperative
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impact
the act of one body, object, etc, striking another; collision
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impacted
(of a tooth) unable to erupt, esp because of being wedged against another tooth below the gum
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impactive
of or relating to a physical impact
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impair
to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc
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impala
an antelope, Aepyceros melampus, of southern and eastern Africa, having lyre-shaped horns and able to move with enormous leaps when disturbed
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impale
to pierce with a sharp instrument
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impalpable
imperceptible, esp to the touch
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impanation
the embodiment of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist
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impanel
a variant spelling (esp US) of empanel
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impanelment
A derivative of impanel
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imparadise
to make blissfully happy; enrapture
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imparipinnate
(of pinnate leaves) having a terminal unpaired leaflet
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imparisyllabic
(of a noun or verb in inflected languages) having inflected forms with different numbers of syllables
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imparity
a less common word for disparity
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impart
to communicate (information); relate
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impartial
not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased
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impartible
(of land, an estate, etc) incapable of partition; indivisible
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impassable
(of terrain, roads, etc) not able to be travelled through or over
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impasse
a situation in which progress is blocked; an insurmountable difficulty; stalemate; deadlock
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impassible
not susceptible to pain or injury
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impassion
to arouse the passions of; inflame
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impassioned
filled with passion; fiery; inflamed
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impassive
not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved
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impaste
to apply paint thickly to
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impasto
paint applied thickly, so that brush and palette knife marks are evident
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impatience
lack of patience; intolerance of or irritability with anything that impedes or delays
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impatiens
any balsaminaceous plant of the genus Impatiens, such as balsam, touch-me-not, busy Lizzie, and policeman's helmet
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impatient
lacking patience; easily irritated at delay, opposition, etc
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impeach
to bring a charge or accusation against
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impeachable
capable of being impeached or accused
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impeachment
(in England) committal by the House of Commons, esp of a minister of the Crown, for trial by the House of Lords. The last instance occurred in 1805
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impearl
to adorn with pearls
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impeccable
without flaw or error; faultless
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Gary Burfield-Wallis
Reason for adoption: Because my wife is perfect to me.
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impeccant
not sinning; free from sin
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impecunious
without money; penniless
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impedance
a measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and the reactance, expressed in ohms
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impede
to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc; hinder; obstruct
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impediment
a hindrance or obstruction
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impedimenta
the baggage and equipment carried by an army
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impedor
a component, such as an inductor or resistor, that offers impedance
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impel
to urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
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impeller
the vaned rotating disc of a centrifugal pump, compressor, etc
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impend
(esp of something threatening) to be about to happen; be imminent
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impending
about to happen; imminent
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impenetrable
incapable of being pierced through or penetrated
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impenitent
not sorry or penitent; unrepentant
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impennate
(of birds) lacking true functional wings or feathers
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imperative
extremely urgent or important; essential
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imperator
(in imperial Rome) a title of the emperor
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imperceptible
too slight, subtle, gradual, etc, to be perceived
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imperceptive
lacking in perception; obtuse
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imperf.
imperfect
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imperfect
exhibiting or characterized by faults, mistakes, etc; defective
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imperfection
the condition or quality of being imperfect
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imperfective
denoting an aspect of the verb in some languages, including English, used to indicate that the action is in progress without regard to its completion
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imperforate
not perforated
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imperia
the plural of imperium
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imperial
of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress
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imperialism
the policy or practice of extending a state's rule over other territories
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imperil
to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger
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imperious
domineering; arrogant; overbearing
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imperishable
not subject to decay or deterioration
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imperium
(in ancient Rome) the supreme power, held esp by consuls and emperors, to command and administer in military, judicial, and civil affairs
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impermanent
not permanent; fleeting; transitory
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impermeable
(of a substance) not allowing the passage of a fluid through interstices; not permeable
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impermissible
not permissible; not allowed
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imperscriptible
not supported by written authority
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impersonal
without reference to any individual person; objective
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impersonalize
to make impersonal, esp to rid of such human characteristics as sympathy, warmth, etc; dehumanize
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impersonate
to pretend to be (another person)
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impertinence
disrespectful behaviour or language; rudeness; insolence
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impertinent
rude; insolent; impudent
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imperturbable
not easily perturbed; calm; unruffled
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impervious
not able to be penetrated, as by water, light, etc; impermeable
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impetigo
a contagious bacterial skin disease characterized by the formation of pustules that develop into yellowish crusty sores
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impetrate
to supplicate or entreat for, esp by prayer
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impetuous
liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
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impetus
an impelling movement or force; incentive or impulse; stimulus
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Imphal
a city in NE India, capital of Manipur Territory, on the Manipur River: formerly the seat of the Manipur kings: site of a major Anglo-Indian victory over the Japanese (1944), which was a turning point in the British recovery of Burma (now called Myanmar). Pop: 217 275 (2001)
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impi
a group of Bantu warriors
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impiety
lack of reverence or proper respect for a god
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impinge
to encroach or infringe; trespass
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impious
lacking piety or reverence for a god; ungodly
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impish
of or resembling an imp; mischievous
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implacable
incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable
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implacental
another word for aplacental
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implant
to establish firmly; inculcate; instil
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implantation
the act of implanting or the state of being implanted
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implausible
not plausible; provoking disbelief; unlikely
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implead
to sue or prosecute
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implement
a piece of equipment; tool or utensil
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implicate
to show to be involved, esp in a crime
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implication
the act of implicating or the state of being implicated
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implicature
a proposition inferred from the circumstances of utterances of another proposition rather than from its literal meaning, as when an academic referee writes the candidate's handwriting is excellent to convey that he has nothing relevant to commend
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implicit
not explicit; implied; indirect
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implied
hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed
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implode
to collapse or cause to collapse inwards in a violent manner as a result of external pressure
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implore
to beg or ask (someone) earnestly (to do something); plead with; beseech
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implosion
the act or process of imploding
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implosive
pronounced by or with implosion
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imply
to express or indicate by a hint; suggest
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impolder
to make into a polder; reclaim (land) from the sea
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impolicy
the act or an instance of being unjudicious or impolitic
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impolite
discourteous; rude; uncivil
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impolitic
not politic or expedient; unwise
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imponderabilia
imponderables
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imponderable
unable to be weighed or assessed
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imponent
a person who imposes a duty, etc
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import
to buy or bring in (goods or services) from a foreign country
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importance
the state of being important; significance
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important
of great significance or value; outstanding
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importation
the act, business, or process of importing goods or services
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importunate
persistent or demanding; insistent
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importune
to harass with persistent requests; demand of (someone) insistently
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impose
to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce
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imposing
grand or impressive
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imposition
the act of imposing
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impossibility
the state or quality of being impossible
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impossible
incapable of being done, undertaken, or experienced
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impost
a tax, esp a customs duty
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impostor
a person who deceives others, esp by assuming a false identity; charlatan
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impostume
an archaic word for abscess
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imposture
the act or an instance of deceiving others, esp by assuming a false identity
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impotent
lacking sufficient strength; powerless
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impound
to confine (stray animals, illegally parked cars, etc) in a pound
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impoverish
to make poor or diminish the quality of
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impower
a less common spelling of empower
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impracticable
incapable of being put into practice or accomplished; not feasible
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impractical
not practical or workable
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imprecate
to swear, curse, or blaspheme
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imprecation
the act of imprecating
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imprecise
not precise; inexact or inaccurate
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impredicative
(of a definition) given in terms that require quantification over a range that includes that which is to be defined, as having all the properties of a great general where one of the properties as ascribed must be that property itself
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impregnable
unable to be broken into or taken by force
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impregnate
to saturate, soak, or infuse
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impresa
an emblem or device, usually a motto, as on a coat of arms
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impresario
a producer or sponsor of public entertainments, esp musical or theatrical ones
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imprescriptible
immune or exempt from prescription
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impress
to make an impression on; have a strong, lasting, or favourable effect on
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impression
an effect produced in the mind by a stimulus; sensation
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impressionable
easily influenced or characterized by susceptibility to influence
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impressionism
a movement in French painting, developed in the 1870s chiefly by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley, having the aim of objectively recording experience by a system of fleeting impressions, esp of natural light effects
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impressionist
any of the French painters of the late 19th century who were exponents of impressionism
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impressive
capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
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impressment
the commandeering or conscription of things or men into government service
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impressure
an archaic word for impression
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imprest
a fund of cash from which a department or other unit pays incidental expenses, topped up periodically from central funds
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imprimatur
a licence granted by a bishop certifying the Church's approval of a book to be published
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imprimis
in the first place
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imprint
a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping
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imprinting
the development through exceptionally fast learning in young animals of recognition of and attraction to members of their own species or to surrogates
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imprison
to confine in or as if in prison
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improbable
not likely or probable; doubtful; unlikely
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improbity
dishonesty, wickedness, or unscrupulousness
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impromptu
unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore
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improper
lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting
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impropriate
to transfer (property, rights, etc) from the Church into lay hands
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impropriety
lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum
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improv
improvisational comedy
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improve
to make or become better in quality; ameliorate
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improvement
the act of improving or the state of being improved
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improvident
not provident; thriftless, imprudent, or prodigal
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improvisation
the act or an instance of improvising
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improvise
to perform or make quickly from materials and sources available, without previous planning
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imprudent
not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet
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impudence
the quality of being impudent
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impudent
mischievous, impertinent, or disrespectful
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impudicity
immodesty
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impugn
to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize
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impuissant
powerless, ineffectual, feeble, or impotent
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impulse
an impelling force or motion; thrust; impetus
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impulsion
the act of impelling or the state of being impelled
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impulsive
characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought
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impundulu
a mythical bird associated with witchcraft, frequently manifested as the secretary bird
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impunity
exemption or immunity from punishment or recrimination
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impure
not pure; combined with something else; tainted or sullied
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impurity
the quality of being impure
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imputable
capable of being imputed; attributable; ascribable
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impute
to attribute or ascribe (something dishonest or dishonourable, esp a criminal offence) to a person
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Imroz
the Turkish name for Imbros
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IMS
Indian Medical Service
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IMunE
Institution of Municipal Engineers
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in
inside; within
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in-
not; non-
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in-and-in
(of breeding) carried out repeatedly among closely related individuals of the same species to eliminate or intensify certain characteristics
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in-between
intermediate
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in-betweener
an intermediate person or thing
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in-built
built-in, integral
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in-car
installed or provided within a car
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in-depth
carefully worked out, detailed and thorough
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in-flight
provided during flight in an aircraft
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in-group
a highly cohesive and relatively closed social group characterized by the preferential treatment reserved for its members and the strength of loyalty between them
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in-house
within an organization or group
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in-law
a relative by marriage
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in-line
denoting a linked sequence of manufacturing processes
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in-off
a shot that goes into a pocket after striking another ball
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in-service
denoting training that is given to employees during the course of employment
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in-store
available or taking place within a supermarket or other large shop
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in-tray
a tray for incoming papers requiring attention
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in-your-face
aggressive and confrontational
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in.
inch(es)
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inability
lack of ability or means; incapacity
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inaccessible
not accessible; unapproachable
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inaccuracy
lack of accuracy; imprecision
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inaccurate
not accurate; imprecise, inexact, or erroneous
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inaction
lack of action; idleness; inertia
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inactivate
to render inactive
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inactive
idle or inert; not active
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inadequate
not adequate; insufficient
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inadmissible
not admissible or allowable
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inadvertence
lack of attention; heedlessness
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inadvertent
failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive
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inadvisable
not advisable; not recommended
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inalienable
not able to be transferred to another; not alienable
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inalterable
not alterable; unalterable
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inamorata
a woman with whom one is in love; a female lover
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inamorato
a man with whom one is in love; a male lover
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inane
senseless, unimaginative, or empty; unintelligent
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inanga
a common type of New Zealand grass tree, Dracophyllum longifolium
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inanimate
lacking the qualities or features of living beings; not animate
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inanition
exhaustion resulting from lack of food
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inanity
lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness
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inappellable
incapable of being appealed against, as a court decision; unchallengeable
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inappetence
lack of appetite or desire
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inapplicable
not applicable or suitable; irrelevant
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inapposite
not appropriate or pertinent; unsuitable
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inappreciable
incapable of being appreciated
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inappreciative
lacking appreciation; unappreciative
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inapprehensive
not perceiving or feeling fear or anxiety; untroubled
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inapproachable
not accessible; unapproachable; unfriendly
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inappropriate
not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely
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inapt
not apt or fitting; inappropriate
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inarch
to graft (a plant) by uniting stock and scion while both are still growing independently
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inarticulate
unable to express oneself fluently or clearly; incoherent
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inartificial
not artificial; real; natural
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inartistic
lacking in artistic skill, appreciation, etc; Philistine
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inattentive
not paying attention; heedless; negligent
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inaudible
not loud enough to be heard; not audible
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inaugural
characterizing or relating to an inauguration
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inaugurate
to commence officially or formally; initiate
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inauspicious
not auspicious; unlucky
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inauthentic
not authentic; false
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inbd
inboard (on an aircraft, a boat, etc)
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inbeing
existence in something else; inherence
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inboard
(esp of a boat's motor or engine) situated within the hull
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inborn
existing from birth; congenital; innate
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inbound
coming in; inward bound
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inbreathe
to infuse or imbue
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inbred
produced as a result of inbreeding
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inbreed
to breed from unions between closely related individuals, esp over several generations
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inby
into the house or an inner room; inside; within
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inc.
included
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Inca
a member of a South American Indian people whose great empire centred on Peru lasted from about 1100 ad to the Spanish conquest in the early 1530s and is famed for its complex culture
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incalculable
beyond calculation; unable to be predicted or determined
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incalescent
increasing in temperature
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incandesce
to exhibit incandescence
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incandescence
the emission of light by a body as a consequence of raising its temperature
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incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated to a high temperature; red-hot or white-hot
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incantation
ritual recitation of magic words or sounds
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incantatory
relating to or having the characteristics of an incantation
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incapable
not capable (of); lacking the ability (to)
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incapacitant
a substance that can temporarily incapacitate a person, used esp as a weapon in chemical warfare
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incapacitate
to deprive of power, strength, or capacity; disable
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incapacity
lack of power, strength, or capacity; inability
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Incaparina
a cheap high-protein food made of cottonseed, sorghum flours, maize, yeast, etc, used, esp in Latin America, to prevent protein-deficiency diseases
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incapsulate
a less common spelling of encapsulate
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incapsulation
A derivative of incapsulate
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incarcerate
to confine or imprison
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incardinate
to transfer (a cleric) to the jurisdiction of a new bishop
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incardination
the official acceptance by one diocese of a clergyman from another diocese
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incarnadine
to tinge or stain with red
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incarnate
possessing bodily form, esp the human form
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incarnation
the act of manifesting or state of being manifested in bodily form, esp human form
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incarvillea
any plant of the genus Incarvillea, native to China, of which some species are grown as garden or greenhouse plants for their large usually carmine-coloured trumpet-shaped flowers, esp I. delavayi: family Bignoniaceae
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incase
a variant spelling of encase
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incasement
A derivative of incase
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incautious
not careful or cautious
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incendiarism
the act or practice of illegal burning; arson
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incendiary
of or relating to the illegal burning of property, goods, etc
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incense
any of various aromatic substances burnt for their fragrant odour, esp in religious ceremonies
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incensory
a less common name for a censer
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incentive
a motivating influence; stimulus
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incentivize
to provide (someone) with a good reason for wanting to do something
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incept
(of organisms) to ingest (food)
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inception
the beginning, as of a project or undertaking
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inceptive
beginning; incipient; initial
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incertitude
uncertainty; doubt
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incessant
not ceasing; continual
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incest
sexual intercourse between two persons commonly regarded as too closely related to marry
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incestuous
relating to or involving incest
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inch
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot or 0.0254 metre
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inchmeal
gradually; inch by inch or little by little
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inchoate
just beginning; incipient
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Inchon
a port in W South Korea, on the Yellow Sea: the chief port for Seoul: site of a major strategic amphibious assault by UN troops, liberating Seoul (Sept 15, 1950). Pop: 2 642 000 (2005 est)
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inchworm
another name for a measuring worm
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incidence
degree, extent, or frequency of occurrence; amount
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incident
a distinct or definite occurrence; event
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incidental
happening in connection with or resulting from something more important; casual or fortuitous
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incidentally
as a subordinate or chance occurrence
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incinerate
to burn up completely; reduce to ashes
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incinerator
a furnace or apparatus for incinerating something, esp refuse
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incipient
just starting to be or happen; beginning
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incise
to produce (lines, a design, etc) by cutting into the surface of (something) with a sharp tool
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incised
cut into or engraved
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incisiform
having the shape of an incisor tooth
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incision
the act of incising
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incisive
keen, penetrating, or acute
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incisor
a chisel-edged tooth at the front of the mouth. In man there are four in each jaw
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incisure
an incision or notch in an organ or part
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incite
to stir up or provoke to action
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incivility
lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness
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incl.
including
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inclement
(of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous
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inclinable
having an inclination or tendency (to); disposed (to)
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inclination
a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency
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incline
to deviate or cause to deviate from a particular plane, esp a vertical or horizontal plane; slope or slant
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inclined
having a disposition; tending
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inclinometer
an aircraft instrument for indicating the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizontal
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inclosable
A derivative of inclose
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inclose
a less common spelling of enclose
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include
to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain
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included
(of the stamens or pistils of a flower) not protruding beyond the corolla
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inclusion
the act of including or the state of being included
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inclusive
considered together (with)
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inclusivity
the fact or policy of not excluding members or participants on the grounds of gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc
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incoercible
unable to be coerced or compelled
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incog.
incognito
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incogitable
not to be contemplated; unthinkable
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incogitant
thoughtless
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incognito
under an assumed name or appearance; in disguise
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incognizant
unaware (of)
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incoherent
lacking in clarity or organization; disordered
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incombustible
not capable of being burnt; fireproof
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income
the amount of monetary or other returns, either earned or unearned, accruing over a given period of time
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incomer
a person who comes to live in a place in which he was not born
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incoming
coming in; entering
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incommensurable
incapable of being judged, measured, or considered comparatively
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incommensurate
not commensurate; disproportionate
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incommode
to bother, disturb, or inconvenience
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incommodious
insufficiently spacious; cramped
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incommodity
a less common word for inconvenience
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incommunicable
incapable of being communicated
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incommunicado
deprived of communication with other people, as while in solitary confinement
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incommunicative
tending not to communicate with others; taciturn
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incommutable
incapable of being commuted; unalterable
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incomparable
beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled
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incompatible
incapable of living or existing together in peace or harmony; conflicting or antagonistic
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incompetent
not possessing the necessary ability, skill, etc to do or carry out a task; incapable
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incomplete
not complete or finished
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incompliant
not compliant; unyielding or inflexible
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incomprehensible
incapable of being understood; unintelligible
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incomprehension
inability or failure to comprehend; lack of understanding
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incomprehensive
not comprehensive; limited in range or scope
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incompressible
incapable of being compressed or condensed
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incomputable
incapable of being computed; incalculable
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inconceivable
incapable of being conceived, imagined, or considered
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inconclusive
not conclusive or decisive; not finally settled; indeterminate
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incondensable
incapable of being condensed
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incondite
poorly constructed or composed
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inconformity
lack of conformity; irregularity
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incongruity
something incongruous
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incongruous
incompatible with (what is suitable); inappropriate
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inconnu
a North American freshwater food and game fish, Stenodus leucichthys, related to the salmon
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inconsecutive
not consecutive; not in sequence
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inconsequential
not following logically as a consequence
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inconsiderable
relatively small
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inconsiderate
lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless
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inconsistency
lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
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inconsistent
lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance
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inconsolable
incapable of being consoled or comforted; disconsolate
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inconsonant
lacking in harmony or compatibility; discordant
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inconspicuous
not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking
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inconstant
not constant; variable
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inconsumable
incapable of being consumed or used up
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incontestable
incapable of being contested or disputed
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incontinent
lacking in restraint or control, esp sexually
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incontrollable
a less common word for uncontrollable
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incontrollably
A derivative of incontrollable
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incontrovertible
incapable of being contradicted or disputed; undeniable
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inconvenience
the state or quality of being inconvenient
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inconvenient
not convenient; troublesome, awkward, or difficult
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inconvertible
incapable of being converted or changed
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inconvincible
refusing or not able to be convinced
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incoordinate
not coordinate; unequal in rank, order, or importance
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incoordination
lack of coordination or organization
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incorporable
capable of being incorporated or included
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incorporate
to include or be included as a part or member of a united whole
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incorporated
united or combined into a whole
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incorporating
another word for polysynthetic
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incorporator
a person who incorporates
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incorporeal
without material form, body, or substance
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incorrect
false; wrong
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incorrigible
beyond correction, reform, or alteration
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incorrupt
free from corruption; pure
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incorruptible
incapable of being corrupted; honest; just
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Incoterms
a glossary of terms used in international commerce and trade, published by the International Chamber of Commerce
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incrassate
thickened or swollen
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increase
to make or become greater in size, degree, frequency, etc; grow or expand
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increate
(esp of gods) never having been created
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incredible
beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable
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incredulity
lack of belief; scepticism
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incredulous
not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving
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increment
an increase or addition, esp one of a series
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incremental
of, relating to, using, or rising by increments
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increscent
(esp of the moon) increasing in size; waxing
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incretion
direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
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incriminate
to imply or suggest the guilt or error of (someone)
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incross
a plant or animal produced by continued inbreeding
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incrust
a variant spelling of encrust
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incrustant
A derivative of incrust
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incubate
(of birds) to supply (eggs) with heat for their development, esp by sitting on them
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incubator
an enclosed transparent boxlike apparatus for housing prematurely born babies under optimum conditions until they are strong enough to survive in the normal environment
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incubous
(of a liverwort) having the leaves arranged so that the upper margin of each leaf lies above the lower margin of the next leaf along
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incubus
a demon believed in folklore to lie upon sleeping persons, esp to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
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incudes
the plural of incus
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inculcate
to instil by forceful or insistent repetition
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inculpable
incapable of being blamed or accused; guiltless
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inculpate
to incriminate; cause blame to be imputed to
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incult
(of land) uncultivated; untilled; naturally wild
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incumbency
the state or quality of being incumbent
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incumbent
morally binding or necessary; obligatory
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incumber
a less common spelling of encumber
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incumberingly
A derivative of incumber
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incunabula
any book printed before 1501
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incur
to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself
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incurable
(esp of a disease) not curable; unresponsive to treatment
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incurious
not curious; indifferent or uninterested
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incurrence
the act or state of incurring
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incurrent
(of anatomical ducts, tubes, channels, etc) having an inward flow
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incursion
a sudden invasion, attack, or raid
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incurvate
to curve or cause to curve inwards
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incus
the central of the three small bones in the middle ear of mammals
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incuse
a design stamped or hammered onto a coin
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Ind
a poetic name for India
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Ind.
Independent
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Indaba
(among Bantu peoples of southern Africa) a meeting to discuss a serious topic
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indamine
an organic base used in the production of the dye safranine. Formula: NH2C6H4N:C6H4:NH
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indebted
owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated
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indebtedness
the state of being indebted
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indecency
the state or quality of being indecent
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indecent
offensive to standards of decency, esp in sexual matters
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indeciduous
(of leaves) not deciduous
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indecipherable
not decipherable; illegible
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indecisive
(of a person) vacillating; irresolute
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indeclinable
(of a noun or pronoun) having only one form; not declined for case or number
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indecorous
improper or ungraceful; unseemly
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indecorum
indecorous behaviour or speech; unseemliness
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indeed
certainly; actually
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indef.
indefinite
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indefatigable
unable to be tired out; unflagging
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indefeasible
not liable to be annulled or forfeited
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indefectible
not subject to decay or failure
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indefensible
not justifiable or excusable
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indefinable
incapable of being defined or analysed
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indefinite
not certain or determined; unsettled
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indefinitely
without any limit of time or number
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indehiscent
(of fruits) not dehiscent; not opening to release seeds
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indelible
incapable of being erased or obliterated
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indelicate
coarse, crude, or rough
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indemnify
to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
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indemnity
compensation for loss or damage; reimbursement
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indemonstrable
incapable of being demonstrated or proved
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indene
a colourless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum and coal tar and used in making synthetic resins. Formula: C9H8
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indent
to place (written or printed matter, etc) in from the margin, as at the beginning of a paragraph
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indentation
a hollowed, notched, or cut place, as on an edge or on a coastline
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indention
another word for indentation
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indenture
any deed, contract, or sealed agreement between two or more parties
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independence
the state or quality of being independent
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independency
a territory or state free from the control of any other power
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independent
free from control in action, judgment, etc; autonomous
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indescribable
beyond description; too intense, extreme, etc, for words
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indestructible
incapable of being destroyed; very durable
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indeterminable
incapable of being ascertained
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indeterminate
uncertain in extent, amount, or nature
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indeterminism
the philosophical doctrine that behaviour is not entirely determined by motives
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index
an alphabetical list of persons, places, subjects, etc, mentioned in the text of a printed work, usually at the back, and indicating where in the work they are referred to
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index-linked
(of wages, interest rates, etc) directly related to the cost-of-living index and rising or falling accordingly
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indexation
the act of making wages, interest rates, etc, index-linked
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indexical
arranged as or relating to an index or indexes
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India
a republic in S Asia: history dates from the Indus Valley civilization (3rd millennium bc); came under British supremacy in 1763 and passed to the British Crown in 1858; nationalist movement arose under Gandhi (1869--1948); Indian subcontinent divided into Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hindu) in 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1950. It consists chiefly of the Himalayas, rising over 7500 m (25 000 ft) in the extreme north, the Ganges plain in the north, the Thar Desert in the northwest, the Chota Nagpur plateau in the northeast, and the Deccan Plateau in the south. Official and administrative languages: Hindi and English; each state has its own language. Parts of the SE coast suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Religion: Hindu majority, Muslim minority. Currency: rupee. Capital: New Delhi. Pop: 1 081 229 000 (2004 est). Area: 3 268 100 sq km (1 261 813 sq miles)
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Indiaman
(formerly) a large merchant ship engaged in trade with India
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Indian
a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Republic of India
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Indiana
a state of the N central US, in the Midwest: consists of an undulating plain, with sand dunes and lakes in the north and limestone caves in the south. Capital: Indianapolis. Pop: 6 195 643 (2003 est). Area: 93 491 sq km (36 097 sq miles)
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Indianapolis
a city in central Indiana: the state capital. Pop: 783 438 (2003 est)
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Indianian
a native or inhabitant of Indiana
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Indic
denoting, belonging to, or relating to a branch of Indo-European consisting of the Indo-European languages of India, including Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu, Punjabi, Gujerati, Bengali, and Sinhalese
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indic.
indicating
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indican
a compound secreted in the urine, usually in the form of its potassium salt; indoxylsulphuric acid. Formula: C8H6NOSO2OH
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indicant
something that indicates
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indicate
to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply
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indication
something that serves to indicate or suggest; sign
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indicative
serving as a sign; suggestive
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indicator
something that provides an indication, esp of trends
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indices
a plural of index
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indicia
distinguishing markings or signs; indications
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indicolite
a form of tourmaline ranging in colour from pale blue to blue-black
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indict
to charge (a person) with crime, esp formally in writing; accuse
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indictable
(of a person) liable to be indicted
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indiction
a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, often used as a unit for dating events
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indictment
a formal written charge of crime formerly referred to and presented on oath by a grand jury
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indie
an independent film or record company
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Indies
the territories of S and SE Asia included in the East Indies, India, and Indochina
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indifference
the fact or state of being indifferent; lack of care or concern
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indifferent
showing no care or concern; uninterested
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indifferentism
systematic indifference, esp in matters of religion
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indigene
an indigenous person, animal, or thing; native
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indigenous
originating or occurring naturally (in a country, region, etc); native
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indigent
so poor as to lack even necessities; very needy
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indigested
undigested
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indigestible
incapable of being digested or difficult to digest
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indigestion
difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching
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indigestive
relating to or suffering from indigestion; dyspeptic
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indign
undeserving; unworthy
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indignant
feeling or showing indignation
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indignation
anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong
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indignity
injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation
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indigo
a blue vat dye originally obtained from plants but now made synthetically
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indigoid
of, concerned with, or resembling indigo or its blue colour
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indigolite
a variant spelling of indicolite
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indigotin
another name for indigo
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indirect
deviating from a direct course or line; roundabout; circuitous
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indirection
indirect procedure, courses, or methods
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indiscernible
incapable of being discerned
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indiscipline
lack of discipline
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indiscreet
not discreet; imprudent or tactless
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indiscrete
not divisible or divided into parts
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indiscretion
the characteristic or state of being indiscreet
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indiscriminate
lacking discrimination or careful choice; random or promiscuous
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indispensable
absolutely necessary; essential
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indispose
to make unwilling or opposed; disincline
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indisposed
sick or ill
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indisputable
beyond doubt; not open to question
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indissoluble
incapable of being dissolved or broken; permanent
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indistinct
incapable of being clearly distinguished, as by the eyes, ears, or mind; not distinct
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indistinctive
without distinctive qualities
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indistinguishable
identical or very similar (to)
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indite
to write
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indium
a rare soft silvery metallic element associated with zinc ores: used in alloys, electronics, and electroplating. Symbol: In; atomic no: 49; atomic wt: 114.82; valency: 1, 2, or 3; relative density: 7.31; melting pt: 156.63°C; boiling pt: 2073°C
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indiv.
individual
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indivertible
incapable of being diverted or turned aside
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individual
of, relating to, characteristic of, or meant for a single person or thing
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individualism
the action or principle of asserting one's independence and individuality; egoism
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individualist
a person who shows independence and individuality in his behaviour, opinions, or actions
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individuality
distinctive or unique character or personality
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individualize
to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character
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individuate
to give individuality or an individual form to
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individuation
the act or process of individuating
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indivisible
unable to be divided
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Indo-
denoting India or Indian
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Indo-Aryan
a native speaker of an Indo-Aryan language
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Indo-Canadian
a Canadian of Indian descent
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Indo-European
denoting, belonging to, or relating to a family of languages that includes English and many other culturally and politically important languages of the world: a characteristic feature, esp of the older languages such as Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit, is inflection showing gender, number, and case
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Indo-Germanic
another term for Indo-European
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Indo-Hittite
the Indo-European family of languages: used by scholars who regard Hittite not as a branch of Indo-European but as a related language
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Indo-Iranian
of or relating to the Indic and Iranian branches of the Indo-European family of languages
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Indo-Pacific
of or relating to the region of the Indian and W Pacific Oceans off the coast of SE Asia
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Indo-Pak
of or relating to India and Pakistan
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Indochina
a peninsula in SE Asia, between India and China: consists of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia
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Indochinese
of or relating to Indochina or its inhabitants
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indocile
difficult to discipline or instruct
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indoctrinate
to teach (a person or group of people) systematically to accept doctrines, esp uncritically
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indole
a white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent; 1-benzopyrrole. Formula: C8H7N
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indolent
disliking work or effort; lazy; idle
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Indologist
a student of Indian literature, history, philosophy, etc
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indomethacin
a drug administered orally to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation, esp in rheumatoid arthritis. Formula: C19H16ClNO4
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indomitable
(of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue
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Indonesia
a republic in SE Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, consisting of the main islands of Sumatra, Java and Madura, Bali, Sulawesi (Celebes), Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, the Moluccas, part of Timor, part of Borneo (Kalimantan), Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), and over 3000 small islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans: became the Dutch East Indies in 1798; declared independence in 1945; became a republic in 1950; East Timor (illegally annexed in 1975) became independent in 2002. Parts of Sumatra suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Official language: Bahasa Indonesia. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: rupiah. Capital: Jakarta. Pop: 222 611 000 (2004 est). Area: 1 919 317 sq km (741 052 sq miles)
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Indonesian
of or relating to Indonesia, its people, or their language
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indoor
of, situated in, or appropriate to the inside of a house or other building
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indoors
inside or into a house or other building
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indophenol
a derivative of quinonimine. Formula: HOC6H4NC6H4O
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Indore
a city in central India, in W Madhya Pradesh. Pop: 1 597 441 (2001)
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indorsable
A derivative of indorse
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indorse
a variant spelling of endorse
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indorsee
a variant of endorsee
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indorsor
A derivative of indorse
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indoxyl
a yellow water-soluble crystalline compound occurring in woad as its glucoside and in urine as its ester. Formula: C8H7NO
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Indra
the most celebrated god of the Rig-Veda, governing the weather and dispensing rain
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indraught
the act of drawing or pulling in
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indrawn
drawn or pulled in
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Indre
a department of central France in the Centre region. Capital: Châteauroux. Pop: 230 954 (2003 est). Area: 6906 sq km (2693 sq miles)
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Indre-et-Loire
a department of W central France in the Centre region: contains many famous châteaux along the Loire. Capital: Tours. Pop: 563 062 (2003 est). Area: 6158 sq km (2402 sq miles)
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indris
a large Madagascan arboreal lemuroid primate, Indri indri, with thick silky fur patterned in black, white, and fawn: family Indriidae
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indubitable
incapable of being doubted; unquestionable
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indubitably
without doubt; certainly
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induce
to persuade or use influence on
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inducement
the act of inducing
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induct
to bring in formally or install in an office, place, etc; invest
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inductance
the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries
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inductee
a military conscript
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inductile
not ductile, pliant, or yielding
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induction
the act of inducting or state of being inducted
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inductive
relating to, involving, or operated by electrical or magnetic induction
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inductor
a person or thing that inducts
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indue
a variant spelling of endue
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indulge
to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for)
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indulgence
the act of indulging or state of being indulgent
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indulgent
showing or characterized by indulgence
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induline
any of a class of blue dyes obtained from aniline and aminoazobenzene
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indult
a faculty granted by the Holy See allowing a specific deviation from the Church's common law
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indumentum
an outer covering, such as hairs or down on a plant or leaf, feathers, fur, etc
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induna
(in South Africa) a Black African overseer in a factory, mine, etc
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induplicate
(of the parts of a bud) bent or folded inwards with the edges touching but not overlapping
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indurate
to make or become hard or callous
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Indus
a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Telescopium and Tucano
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indusium
a membranous outgrowth on the undersurface of fern leaves that covers and protects the developing sporangia
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industrial
of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of industry
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industrial-strength
extremely strong or powerful
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industrialism
an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc
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industrialist
a person who has a substantial interest in the ownership or control of industrial enterprise
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industrialize
to develop industry on an extensive scale in (a country, region, etc)
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industrials
stocks, shares, and bonds of industrial enterprises
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industrious
hard-working, diligent, or assiduous
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industry
organized economic activity concerned with manufacture, extraction and processing of raw materials, or construction
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industrywide
covering or available to all parts of an industry
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indwell
(of a spirit, principle, etc) to inhabit; suffuse
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inearth
a poetic word for bury
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inebriant
causing intoxication, esp drunkenness
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inebriate
to make drunk; intoxicate
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inedible
not fit to be eaten; uneatable
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inedited
not edited
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ineducable
incapable of being educated, esp on account of mental retardation
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ineffable
too great or intense to be expressed in words; unutterable
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ineffaceable
incapable of being effaced; indelible
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ineffective
having no effect
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ineffectual
having no effect or an inadequate effect
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inefficacious
failing to produce the desired effect
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inefficient
unable to perform a task or function to the best advantage; wasteful or incompetent
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inelastic
not elastic; not resilient
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inelegant
lacking in elegance or refinement; unpolished or graceless
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ineligible
not fit or qualified
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ineloquent
lacking eloquence or fluency of expression
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ineluctable
(esp of fate) incapable of being avoided; inescapable
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ineludibility
A derivative of ineludible
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ineludible
a rare word for inescapable
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inept
awkward, clumsy, or incompetent
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inequable
uneven; not uniform
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inequality
the state or quality of being unequal; disparity
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inequitable
not equitable; unjust or unfair
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inequity
lack of equity; injustice; unfairness
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ineradicable
not able to be removed or rooted out; inextirpable
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inerrability
A derivative of inerrable
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inerrable
less common words for infallible
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inerrableness
A derivative of inerrable
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inert
having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion
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inertia
the state of being inert; disinclination to move or act
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inescapable
incapable of being escaped or avoided
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inescutcheon
a small shield-shaped charge in the centre of a shield
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inessential
not necessary
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inessive
(in the grammar of Finnish and related languages) denoting a case of nouns, etc, used when indicating the location of the referent
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inestimable
not able to be estimated; immeasurable
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inevitable
unavoidable
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inexact
not exact or accurate
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inexcusable
not able to be excused or justified
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inexhaustible
incapable of being used up; endless
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inexistence
A derivative of inexistent
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inexistency
A derivative of inexistent
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inexistent
a rare word for nonexistent
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inexorable
not able to be moved by entreaty or persuasion
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inexpedient
not suitable, advisable, or judicious
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inexpensive
not expensive; cheap
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inexperience
lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
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inexpert
not expert; unskilled or unskilful; inept
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inexpiable
incapable of being expiated; unpardonable
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inexplicable
not capable of explanation; unexplainable
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inexplicit
not explicit, clear, or precise; vague
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inexpressible
too great, etc, to be expressed or uttered; indescribable
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inexpressive
lacking in expression
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inexpugnability
A derivative of inexpugnable
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inexpugnable
a rare word for impregnable
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inexpugnableness
A derivative of inexpugnable
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inexpungible
incapable of being expunged
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inextensible
not capable of extension
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inextinguishable
not able to be extinguished, quenched, or put to an end
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inextirpable
not able to be extirpated; ineradicable
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inextricable
not able to be escaped from
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INF
intermediate-range nuclear forces: land-based missiles and aircraft with a range between 500 and 5000 km
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inf.
infinitive
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infallibilism
the principle of papal infallibility
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infallible
not fallible; not liable to error
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infamize
to make infamous
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infamous
having a bad reputation; notorious
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infamy
the state or condition of being infamous
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infancy
the state or period of being an infant; childhood
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infant
a child at the earliest stage of its life; baby
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infanta
a daughter of a king of Spain or (formerly) Portugal
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infante
(formerly) a son of a king of Spain or Portugal, esp one not heir to the throne
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infanticide
the killing of an infant
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infantile
like a child in action or behaviour; childishly immature; puerile
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infantilism
a condition in which an older child or adult is mentally or physically undeveloped
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infantry
soldiers or units of soldiers who fight on foot with small arms
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infantryman
a soldier belonging to the infantry
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infarct
a localized area of dead tissue (necrosis) resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to that part, esp by an embolus
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infarction
the formation or development of an infarct
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infatuate
to inspire or fill with foolish, shallow, or extravagant passion
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infatuated
possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion, esp for another person
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infatuation
the act of infatuating or state of being infatuated
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infeasibility
A derivative of infeasible
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infeasible
a less common word for impracticable
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infeasibleness
A derivative of infeasible
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infect
to cause infection in; contaminate (an organism, wound, etc) with pathogenic microorganisms
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infection
invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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infectious
(of a disease) capable of being transmitted
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infective
capable of causing infection
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infecund
a less common word for infertile
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infecundity
A derivative of infecund
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infelicitous
not felicitous; unfortunate
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infelicity
the state or quality of being unhappy or unfortunate
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infer
to conclude (a state of affairs, supposition, etc) by reasoning from evidence; deduce
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inference
the act or process of inferring
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inferencing
the practice of inferring the meaning of an unfamiliar word or expression from the meaning of familiar words occurring with it in a context together with one's knowledge of or beliefs about the world
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inferential
of, relating to, or derived from inference
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inferior
lower in value or quality
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infernal
of or relating to an underworld of the dead
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inferno
hell; the infernal region
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infertile
not capable of producing offspring; sterile
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infest
to inhabit or overrun in dangerously or unpleasantly large numbers
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infeudation
the act of putting a vassal in possession of a fief
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infibulate
to enclose (esp the genitals, to prevent sexual intercourse) with a clasp
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infidel
a person who has no religious belief; unbeliever
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infidelity
lack of faith or constancy, esp sexual faithfulness
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infield
the area of the field near the pitch
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infielder
a player positioned in the infield
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infighting
combat at close quarters in which proper blows are inhibited and the fighters try to wear down each other's strength
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infill
the act of filling or closing gaps, etc, in something, such as a row of buildings
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infiltrate
to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a fluid passes into the pores or interstices of a solid; permeate
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infimum
the greatest lower bound
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infin.
infinitive
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infinite
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude
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infinitesimal
infinitely or immeasurably small
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infinitive
a form of the verb not inflected for grammatical categories such as tense and person and used without an overt subject. In English, the infinitive usually consists of the word to followed by the verb
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infinitude
the state or quality of being infinite
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infinity
the state or quality of being infinite
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infirm
weak in health or body, esp from old age
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infirmary
a place for the treatment of the sick or injured; dispensary; hospital
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infirmity
the state or quality of being infirm
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infix
to fix firmly in
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inflame
to arouse or become aroused to violent emotion
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inflammable
liable to catch fire; flammable
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inflammation
the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain
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inflammatory
characterized by or caused by inflammation
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inflatable
any of various large air-filled objects made of strong plastic or rubber, used for children to play on at fairs, carnivals, etc
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inflate
to expand or cause to expand by filling with gas or air
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inflation
the act of inflating or state of being inflated
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inflationary
of, relating to, causing, or characterized by inflation
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inflationism
the advocacy or policy of inflation through expansion of the supply of money and credit
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inflect
to change (the form of a word) or (of a word) to change in form by inflection
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inflection
modulation of the voice
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inflexed
curved or bent inwards and downwards towards the axis
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inflexible
not flexible; rigid; stiff
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inflict
to impose (something unwelcome, such as pain, oneself, etc)
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inflorescence
the part of a plant that consists of the flower-bearing stalks
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inflow
something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
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influence
an effect of one person or thing on another
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influent
flowing in
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influential
having or exerting influence
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influenza
a highly contagious and often epidemic viral disease characterized by fever, prostration, muscular aches and pains, and inflammation of the respiratory passages
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influx
the arrival or entry of many people or things
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info
short for information
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infold
a variant spelling of enfold
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infolder
A derivative of infold
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infomania
an obsessive need or desire for factual information
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infomercial
a short film, usually for television, which advertises a product or service in an informative way
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infopreneurial
of or relating to the manufacture or sales of electronic office or factory equipment designed to distribute information
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inform
to give information to; tell
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informal
not of a formal, official, or stiffly conventional nature
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informality
the condition or quality of being informal
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informant
a person who gives information about a thing, a subject being studied, etc
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informatics
another term for information science
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information
knowledge acquired through experience or study
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informative
providing information; instructive
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informed
having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured
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informer
a person who informs against someone, esp a criminal
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infotainment
(in television) the practice of presenting serious or instructive subjects in a style designed primarily to be entertaining
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infra-
below; beneath; after
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infracostal
situated beneath the ribs
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infract
to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
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infralapsarian
a person who believes that foreknowledge of the Fall preceded God's decree of who was predestined to salvation and who was not
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infrangible
incapable of being broken
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infrared
the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre
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infrasound
soundlike waves having a frequency below the audible range, that is, below about 16Hz
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infraspecific
occurring within or affecting all members of a species
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infrastructure
the basic structure of an organization, system, etc
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infrequent
rarely happening or present; only occasional
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infringe
to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
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infulae
the two ribbons hanging from the back of a bishop's mitre
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infundibular
funnel-shaped
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infundibuliform
(of plant parts) shaped like a funnel
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infundibulum
any funnel-shaped part, esp the stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the base of the brain
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infuriate
to anger; annoy
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infuscate
(esp of the wings of an insect) tinged with brown
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infuse
to instil or inculcate
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infuser
any device used to make an infusion, esp a tea maker
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infusible
not fusible; not easily melted; having a high melting point
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infusion
the act of infusing
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infusionism
the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life
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infusorian
any of the microscopic organisms, such as protozoans and rotifers, found in infusions of organic material
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ingather
to gather together or in (a harvest)
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ingeminate
to repeat; reiterate
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ingenerate
inherent, intrinsic, or innate
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ingenious
possessing or done with ingenuity; skilful or clever
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ingénue
an artless, innocent, or inexperienced girl or young woman
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ingenuity
inventive talent; cleverness
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ingenuous
naive, artless, or innocent
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Ingerland
a jocular spelling of England, as pronounced in the chants of sports, esp football, supporters
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ingest
to take (food or liquid) into the body
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ingesta
nourishment taken into the body through the mouth
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ingle
a fire in a room or a fireplace
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Ingleborough
a mountain in N England, in North Yorkshire: potholes. Height: 723 m (2373 ft)
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inglenook
a corner by a fireplace; chimney corner
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inglorious
without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful
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ingo
a reveal M/L
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ingoing
coming or going in; entering
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Ingolstadt
a city in S central Germany, in Bavaria on the River Danube: oil-refining. Pop: 119 528 (2003 est)
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ingot
a piece of cast metal obtained from a mould in a form suitable for storage, transporting, and further use
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ingraft
a variant spelling of engraft
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ingraftation
A derivative of ingraft