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intervene

Short Definition : come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention

Definition
(verb) get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
Example Sentence
  • Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?
Definition
(verb) be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events
Example Sentence
  • This interludes intervenes between the two movements
  • Eight days intervened
Definition
(verb) occur between other event or between certain points of time
Example Sentence
  • the war intervened between the birth of her two children
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intervene

INTERVENE

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intimate

Short Definition : hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy

Definition
(noun) someone to whom private matters are confided
Synonyms : confidant
Definition
(verb) give to understand
Synonyms : adumbrate insinuate
Example Sentence
  • I insinuated that I did not like his wife
Definition
(verb) imply as a possibility
Synonyms : suggest
Example Sentence
  • The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
Definition
(adj) marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
Example Sentence
  • intimate friend
  • intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles
Definition
(adj) having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
Synonyms : cozy informal
Example Sentence
  • had a cozy chat
  • a relaxed informal manner
  • an intimate cocktail lounge
  • the small room was cozy and intimate
Definition
(adj) having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
Synonyms : familiar
Example Sentence
  • on familiar terms
  • pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders
Definition
(adj) involved in a sexual relationship
Synonyms : sexual
Example Sentence
  • the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife
  • she had been intimate with many men
  • he touched her intimate parts
Definition
(adj) innermost or essential
Synonyms : inner internal
Example Sentence
  • the inner logic of Cubism
  • the internal contradictions of the theory
  • the intimate structure of matter
Definition
(adj) thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
Synonyms : knowledgeable versed
Example Sentence
  • this girl, so intimate with nature
  • knowledgeable about the technique of painting
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intimate

intimate=hint(barrons meaning)....a bf said to his gf"lets get intimate..." that means he is HINTING that lets get on the bed...:)

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(Intimate=Hint);when u r Intimate(close)to someone, u can "Intimate" your wants and he/she will get what u mean instantly

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intimate; relate it to the word mate,ie,involve in sexual activity.hence, intimate is closeness , often referred in relationship

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intimidate

Short Definition : frighten; N. intimidation

Definition
(verb) make timid or fearful
Example Sentence
  • Her boss intimidates her
Definition
(verb) to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Synonyms : restrain
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in+timid(..fearful)+ate... when we are in fear we get FRIGHTENED..

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intolerant

Short Definition : not willing to accept ways of thinking different from one's own; CF. tolerant; CF. tolerate

Definition
(adj) unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion Definition
(adj) narrow-minded about cherished opinions
Synonyms : illiberal

intoxicate

Short Definition : make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win

Definition
(verb) fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Example Sentence
  • Music can uplift your spirits
Definition
(verb) make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
Synonyms : inebriate soak
Definition
(verb) have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intoxicate

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IN + TOXIC + stATE... He is IN a TOXIC STATE...has made himself heavily drunk and therefore not in a state to drive the car.

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intractable

Short Definition : unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child

Definition
(adj) not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
Example Sentence
  • an intractable disposition
  • intractable pain
  • the most intractable issue of our era
  • intractable metal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intractable

Intractable: things which can not be brought in the right track... opposite of tractable.

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tract(TRACK)..SO you have decided to track about your UNRULY CHILD...and you have approached the agency to do this.

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Intractable is IN(Not)+TRACT(STRETCH)+ABLE(Do)...means if something/someone is not stretchable/flexible,implies STUBBORN or UNYIELDING.

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intractable has 'tract' which reminds me of tractor in fields.. And given a tractor to drive, it would be hard for me to control...

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In(not)+tractable(trackable)...it's nothing but wild (it's a synonym)..another is un-yielding..wild ones are un-yielding too..

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Sounds like in-trackable= something not trackable is difficult to manage

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its difficult to manage TRACTOR!!

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intransigence

Short Definition : refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising

Definition
(noun) the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
Synonyms : intransigency
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intransigence -- can be thought of as in-transit....lacking movement when you are stubborn

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Intransigence: inside+transit- Bangladesh is stubbornly refusing to compromise with the transit of Indian vehicles for forming a better link among the seven sisters.

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You dont want to be in any transition(transigence) when you are stuborn.

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intransigence = in+trans+gente, one who does not want his abandon his position, power or rank is = uncompromising

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intransigence can be a sign of intelligence during times of great social fear, desperation, and tyranny.

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intrepid

Short Definition : fearless

Definition
(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Example Sentence
  • audacious explorers
  • fearless reporters and photographers
  • intrepid pioneers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intrepid

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IN TRAP... you are fearless and confident that you will come out of it.

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Trepidation means frightening. Intrepid persons are not shaked with trapidation of anything

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in+trep+id— when you are IN TRAP(TREP) and you have your ID, you are FEARLESS and BRAVE that you will come out of it

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trepid sounds like trembling; intrepid must be not trembling or courageous

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ENTRY+SPEED...when you are driving your bike and enter a congested road with high speed and you do willy and different stunts on your bike, it represents that you are BRAVE,FEARLESS....

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Trepid is fearful-in(not)-trepid (fearful)- fearless ...

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intrepid=FEARLESS-DABANGG SO remember that song??? hudd hudd dabangg dabangg..... hudd hudd INTREPID INTREPID........

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[intr+pit];if u enter a pit[hole-mine] alone, u r brave

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in "tre"cking u must be courageous

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in +trep:trap +id:indestructible ,while in trap also you are indestructible i.e brave n fearless

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There is a scary Tree / Ped in Hindi for Pid in which you are bravely entering.

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intrigue

Short Definition : make secret plans; plot; arouse the curiosity of; N: secret scheme; plot; secret love affair

Definition
(noun) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
Synonyms : machination
Definition
(noun) a clandestine love affair Definition
(verb) cause to be interested or curious
Synonyms : fascinate
Definition
(verb) form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
Synonyms : connive scheme
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intrigue - tri(tricky) + gue(game) - tricky game -

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Intrigue-> Trick you. Your friend has tricked you by plotting against you or by making a secret plan against you.

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intri=interview interviewer asks you tricky questions and you will show utmost interest to answer those as you need a job.both meanings will be covered.

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intrinsic

Short Definition : essential; inherent; built-in

Definition
(adj) belonging to a thing by its very nature
Synonyms : intrinsical
Example Sentence
  • form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing
Definition
(adj) situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
Example Sentence
  • intrinsic muscles
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intrinsic

in electronics u will hear about intrinsic bonds(which is buil-in)....but extrinsic bonds one has to add something extra

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intrin sounds like intrain, which means not trained

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