Part 45

~2.~ Unimportant, paltry, petty, empty, trivial, trifling, immaterial, unessential, of little consequence, of little account, of no moment.

~Insincere~, _a._ False, faithless, truthless, disingenuous, unfair, uncandid, dishonest, hollow, hypocritical, pharisaical, canting, double-tongued, double-faced.

~Insincerity~, _n._ Duplicity, hypocrisy, cant, dissimulation, deceitfulness, disingenuousness, unfairness, dishonesty.

~Insinuate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Introduce gently.

~2.~ Ingratiate, push artfully.

~3.~ Instil (_artfully_), infuse, inculcate.

~4.~ Hint, suggest, intimate, allude to, point to, refer to, remind of, put in mind of.

~Insinuation~, _n._ ~1.~ Infusion, instillation, gentle introduction.

~2.~ Ingratiating one's self, getting one's self into favor.

~3.~ Hint, suggestion, intimation, innuendo.

~Insipid~, _a._ ~1.~ Tasteless, gustless, savorless, vapid, mawkish, stale, flat.

~2.~ Spiritless, lifeless, heavy, stupid, dull, frigid, tame, prosaic, prosy, uninteresting, unentertaining.

~Insipidity~, _n._ ~1.~ Tastelessness, vapidness, mawkishness.

~2.~ Dulness, lifelessness, stupidity, heaviness, want of interest.

~Insipidness~, _n._ ~1.~ Tastelessness, vapidness, mawkishness.

~2.~ Dulness, lifelessness, stupidity, heaviness, want of interest.

~Insist on~, Urge, press earnestly, persist in demanding, insist upon.

~Insistence~, _n._ Urging, urgency, importunity, solicitation, entreaty.

~Insist upon~, INSIST ON.

~In situ~, [L.] (_Min._) In the original position, as originally deposited or formed.

~Insnare~, _v. a._ [Written also _Ensnare_.] ~1.~ Entrap, catch.

~2.~ Inveigle, allure, seduce.

~3.~ Entangle, embarrass, perplex, confound, bewilder.

~Insolate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Expose to the rays of the sun.

~2.~ Dry in the sun.

~Insolation~, _n._ ~1.~ Exposure to the rays of the sun.

~2.~ Drying in the sun.

~3.~ Sun-stroke, SIRIASIS, COUP-DE-SOLEIL, stroke of the sun.

~Insolence~, _n._ Impertinence, impudence, sauciness, pertness, malapertness, flippancy, rudeness, abuse.

~Insolent~, _a._ Impertinent, impudent, saucy, pert, malapert, flippant, rude, abusive, overbearing, domineering, contemptuous, without humility or self-respect.

~Insolubility~, _n._ Insolubleness.

~Insoluble~, _a._ ~1.~ That cannot be dissolved.

~2.~ Insolvable, inexplicable, that cannot be solved, not to be explained.

~Insolubleness~, _n._ Insolubility.

~Insolvable~, _a._ Inexplicable, that cannot be solved, not to be explained.

~Insolvency~, _n._ Bankruptcy.

~Insolvent~, _a._ Bankrupt.

~Insomnia~, _n._ [L.] (_Med._) Wakefulness, sleeplessness, want of sleep, indisposition to sleep.

~Inspect~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Examine, scrutinize, investigate, look into, pry into.

~2.~ Superintend, oversee.

~Inspection~, _n._ ~1.~ Examination, scrutiny, investigation.

~2.~ Superintendence, oversight.

~Inspector~, _n._ ~1.~ Examiner, censor, critic, visitor.

~2.~ Superintendent, overseer, BOSS.

~Inspiration~, _n._ ~1.~ Inhalation, breathing in.

~2.~ Afflatus, supernatural influence.

~Inspire~, _v. n._ Inhale air, draw in the breath.

~Inspire~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Inhale, breathe in.

~2.~ Breathe into, fill with the breath.

~3.~ Infuse, instil.

~4.~ Animate, inspirit, enliven, cheer.

~5.~ Affect by supernatural influence.

~Inspirit~, _v. a._ Animate, enliven, encourage, cheer, comfort, stimulate, incite, quicken, rouse, arouse, fire.

~Inspissate~, _v. a._ Thicken, make thick.

~Inspissate~, _a._ Thick, inspissated.

~In sport~, In jest, not in earnest.

~Instability~, _n._ Inconstancy, mutability, changeableness.

~Instable~, _a._ Inconstant, changeable, mutable, unstable, unsteadfast.

~Install~, _v. a._ Inaugurate, induct, introduce into office.

~Installation~, _n._ Inauguration, investiture, instalment, ceremony of induction.

~Instalment~, _n._ [Written also _Installment_.] ~1.~ INSTALLATION.

~2.~ Payment in part, partial payment.

~Instance~, _n._ ~1.~ Solicitation, request, urgency, prompting, importunity, instigation, incitement.

~2.~ Example, exemplification, illustration, case in point.

~3.~ Time, occasion, occurrence.

~Instance~, _v. a._ Mention as an instance, bring forward as an example.

~Instant~, _a._ ~1.~ Pressing, urgent, importunate, earnest.

~2.~ Immediate, quick, instantaneous.

~3.~ Current, present, now passing.

~Instant~, _n._ ~1.~ Moment, second, twinkling, flash, trice, jiffy, twinkling of an eye, smallest conceivable point of time.

~2.~ Present month, current month.

~Instantaneous~, _a._ Immediate, quick, instant.

~Instantaneously~, _ad._ Immediately, forthwith, INSTANTER, in an instant, on the instant, in a moment, right away, without a moment's delay, all at once, on the spur of the moment, in less than no time, quick as thought, quick as lightning, before one can say "Jack Robinson."

~Instantly~, _ad._ Immediately, forthwith, INSTANTER, in an instant, on the instant, in a moment, right away, without a moment's delay, all at once, on the spur of the moment, in less than no time, quick as thought, quick as lightning, before one can say "Jack Robinson."

~Instar omnium~, [L.] Like all, a specimen of the whole, an example for all.

~Instanter~, _ad._ [L.] INSTANTLY.

~In statu quo~, [L.] In the same state as before.

~Instauration~, _n._ Restoration, renewal, re-establishment, reinstatement, renovation, reconstruction, redintegration, reconstitution, REHABILITATION.

~Instead~, _ad._ In lieu, in the room, in the stead, in the place.

~Instigate~, _v. a._ Incite, impel, move, urge, provoke, stimulate, rouse, actuate, persuade, influence, encourage, prompt, set on, prevail upon, stir up, spur on.

~Instigation~, _n._ Incitement, urgency, encouragement, prompting, influence, solicitation, instance, importunity.

~Instil~, _v. a._ [Written also _Instill_.] ~1.~ Infuse, insinuate.

~2.~ Inculcate, impress, enforce, implant, ingraft.

~Instillation~, _n._ Infusion, insinuation, gentle introduction.

~Instinct~, _n._ Natural impulse.

~Instinctive~, _a._ Natural, spontaneous, involuntary.

~Instinct with~, Moved by (_as an internal impulse_), animated by.

~Institute~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Establish, found, originate, appoint, settle, fix, enact, ordain, set up.

~2.~ Begin, commence, set in operation.

~3.~ Invest with a sacred office, invest with the care of souls.

~Institute~, _n._ ~1.~ Doctrine, dogma, precept, maxim, principle, tenet.

~2.~ Scientific body, literary or philosophical society.

~3.~ School, academy, gymnasium, seminary, place of education.

~Institution~, _n._ ~1.~ Establishing, founding, foundation, enactment.

~2.~ Establishment, organized society.

~3.~ Investiture.

~Instruct~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Teach, inform, enlighten, educate, indoctrinate, drill, exercise, train, school.

~2.~ Direct, command, order, enjoin, prescribe to.

~Instruction~, _n._ ~1.~ Teaching, information, education, indoctrination, training, schooling, discipline, tuition, nurture, breeding.

~2.~ Advice, counsel, precept.

~3.~ Direction, order, command, mandate.

~Instructor~, _n._ Teacher, tutor, preceptor, master, school-master.

~Instrument~, _n._ ~1.~ Tool, implement, utensil.

~2.~ Medium, agent, means.

~3.~ Writing, document, charter, deed, indenture.

~Instrumental~, _a._ ~1.~ Conducive, subservient, serviceable, helping, helpful, assisting, auxiliary, ancillary, ministerial.

~2.~ Of musical instruments.

~Instrumentality~, _n._ Agency, mediation, intervention.

~Insubordinate~, _a._ Disobedient, unruly, mutinous, riotous, seditious, disorderly, turbulent, ungovernable, refractory.

~Insubordination~, _n._ Disobedience, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, riotousness, sedition.

~Insufferable~, _a._ Intolerable, insupportable, unbearable, unendurable, that cannot be borne or endured.

~Insufficiency~, _n._ Inadequateness, inadequacy, incompetence, deficiency, defectiveness, dearth.

~Insufficient~, _a._ Inadequate, incompetent, unequal, incapable, unfit, not sufficient.

~Insular~, _a._ Surrounded by water.

~Insulate~, _v. a._ Detach, isolate, separate, disconnect, disunite, disengage.

~Insulation~, _n._ Isolation, separation, disconnection, disengagement.

~Insulator~, _n._ (_Physics._) Non-conductor.

~Insult~, _n._ Affront, offence, indignity, outrage, abuse.

~Insult~, _v. a._ Affront, offend, abuse, treat with insolence, offer an indignity to.

~Insulting~, _a._ Insolent, impudent, impertinent, saucy, abusive, vituperative, ribald, blackguard.

~Insuperable~, _a._ Insurmountable, not to be overcome.

~Insupportable~, _a._ Intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, insufferable.

~Insuppressible~, _a._ Uncontrollable, irrepressible, not to be suppressed.

~Insurance~, _n._ Assurance, security against loss.

~Insure~, _v. a._ [Written also _Ensure_.] ~1.~ Make secure, make sure.

~2.~ ASSURE, secure against loss, agree to indemnify for loss.

~Insure~, _v. n._ Underwrite, practise insurance.

~Insurer~, _n._ Underwriter.

~Insurgent~, _a._ Rebellious, seditious, insubordinate, disobedient, mutinous.

~Insurgent~, _n._ Rebel, traitor, revolter, renegade.

~Insurmountable~, _a._ Insuperable, not to be overcome, that cannot be surmounted.

~Insurrection~, _n._ Rebellion, revolt, sedition, mutiny.

~Insurrectionary~, _a._ Rebellious, seditious, mutinous, insubordinate.

~Insusceptible~, _a._ Incapable, insusceptive, not susceptible.

~Insusceptive~, _a._ INSUSCEPTIBLE.

~Intact~, _a._ Untouched, uninjured, unhurt, unharmed, scathless.

~Intangibility~, _n._ Intangibleness.

~Intangible~, _a._ Impalpable, that cannot be touched.

~Intangibleness~, _n._ Intangibility.

~Integer~, _n._ Whole number.

~Integral~, _a._ Whole, entire, total, not fractional.

~Integrity~, _n._ ~1.~ Wholeness, entireness, entirety, completeness.

~2.~ Rectitude, uprightness, probity, honesty, virtue, goodness, principle, moral soundness.

~Integument~, _n._ Covering, envelope, tegument.

~Intellect~, _n._ Understanding, reason, mind, sense, brains, thinking principle, reasoning faculty, rational faculty, discursive faculty, intellectual powers, intellectual faculties.

~Intellection~, _n._ Apprehension, intuition, understanding.

~Intellectual~, _a._ Mental, of the intellect, of the understanding.

~Intelligence~, _n._ ~1.~ Information, knowledge, acquired knowledge.

~2.~ News, tidings, advice, notice, notification, instruction.

~3.~ Spirit, spiritual being.

~Intelligent~, _a._ ~1.~ Knowing, understanding, instructed, enlightened, skilful, skilled, clever, well-informed.

~2.~ Astute, acute, quick, bright, apt, shrewd, discerning, clear- sighted, keen-sighted, quick-sighted, sharp-sighted, sharp-witted, keen-eyed, long-headed, clear-headed.

~Intelligibility~, _n._ Comprehensibility, intelligibleness.

~Intelligible~, _a._ Clear, plain, distinct, comprehensible, that may be understood.

~Intelligibleness~, _n._ INTELLIGIBILITY.

~Intemperance~, _n._ ~1.~ Excess (_in any action or in any indulgence_), want of moderation.

~2.~ Habitual excess in drinking intoxicating liquors.

~Intemperate~, _a._ ~1.~ Excessive, inordinate, not temperate.

~2.~ Given to excess in drinking intoxicating liquors.

~Intend~, _v. a._ Mean, design, purpose, meditate, contemplate, COMPASS, propose to one's self, have in view, think of, aim at, drive at.

~Intend~, _v. n._ Mean, purpose, design, have the intention, propose to one's self.

~Intendant~, _n._ Superintendent, overseer, supervisor, inspector.

~Intense~, _a._ ~1.~ Close, strict, intent, severe, strained, stretched.

~2.~ Excessive, extreme, very great.

~3.~ Forcible, energetic, vigorous, powerful.

~4.~ Ardent, vehement, earnest.

~Intenseness~, _n._ Intensity.

~Intensify~, _v. a._ Strengthen, make intense, make more intense.

~Intensity~, _n._ ~1.~ Intenseness, closeness, strictness, severity.

~2.~ Excess, vehemence, extremity, violence, high degree, extreme degree.

~3.~ Vigor, strength, power, activity, force, energy.

~4.~ Ardor, earnestness, vehemence.

~Intensive~, _a._ Intensifying.

~Intent~, _a._ Eager, earnest, close, closely fixed, resolutely bent.

~Intent~, _n._ Design, purpose, intention, aim, end, meaning, drift, purport, object, scope, mark, purview.

~Intention~, _n._ Design, purpose, INTENT.

~Intentional~, _a._ Designed, intended, premeditated, contemplated, preconcerted, studied.

~Inter~, _v. a._ Bury (_with funeral rites_), inhume, entomb, inurn.

~Intercede~, _v. n._ Mediate, arbitrate, interpose, plead.

~Interceder~, _n._ Mediator, intercessor.

~Intercept~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Stop on the way, seize on the passage.

~2.~ Interrupt, obstruct, cut off.

~Intercession~, _n._ Mediation, interposition, intervention.

~Intercessor~, _n._ Mediator, interceder.

~Interchange~, _v. a._ Exchange, bandy, change reciprocally, give and take mutually.

~Interchange~, _n._ ~1.~ Exchange, reciprocity, reciprocation.

~2.~ Alternation, alternate succession.

~Interchangeability~, _n._ Interchangeableness.

~Interchangeable~, _a._ That may be interchanged.

~Interchangeableness~, _n._ Interchangeability.

~Interchangeably~, _ad._ Alternately, by interchange, by reciprocation.

~Intercourse~, _n._ Communication, commerce, converse, communion, connection, mutual exchange.

~Interdependence~, _n._ Mutual dependence.

~Interdict~, _v. a._ Forbid, prohibit, inhibit.

~Interdict~, _n._ Prohibition, interdiction.

~Interdiction~, _n._ ~1.~ Interdicting.

~2.~ Prohibition, interdict.

~Interest~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Concern, affect, touch, be of importance to.

~2.~ Engage, enlist.

~Interest one's self~, Take an interest, feel an interest, be engaged, be concerned.

~Interest~, _n._ ~1.~ Good, benefit, profit, weal, advantage.

~2.~ Share, portion, part, participation.

~3.~ Concern, regard, sympathy.

~4.~ Authority, influence.

~5.~ Selfishness, self-interest, private interest.

~6.~ Premium for the use of money, profit from money loaned.

~Interested~, _a._ Partial, biassed, prejudiced, not disinterested.

~Interesting~, _a._ Engaging, attractive, pleasing, entertaining.

~Interfere~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Intermeddle, meddle, interpose, PUT IN ONE'S OAR, THRUST ONE'S NOSE IN.

~2.~ Clash, conflict, be opposed, come into collision.

~Interference~, _n._ ~1.~ Intermeddling, interposition.

~2.~ Clashing, opposition, interfering, collision.

~Interfering~, _n._ Clashing, interference.

~Interim~, _n._ Interval, intermediate time, mean time.

~Interior~, _a._ ~1.~ Internal, inner, inward, not outward.

~2.~ Inland, remote from the shore or the frontier.

~Interior~, _n._ Inside, inner part, interior part.

~Interjacent~, _a._ Intervening, intermediate, interposed.

~Interject~, _v. a._ Insert, put between, throw in between.

~Interjection~, _n._ Exclamation.

~Interlace~, _v. a._ Intertwine, interweave, inweave, intwine, twine together.

~Interlard~, _v. a._ Mix, intersperse, diversify by mixture.

~Interline~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Write between the lines of.

~2.~ Write in alternate lines.

~Interlineal~, _a._ Interlined.

~Interlinear~, _a._ Interlined.

~Interlink~, _v. a._ Interchain, join closely together.

~Interlock~, _v. a._ Interchain, join closely together.

~Interlocution~, _n._ Dialogue, colloquy, conference, interchange of speech.

~Interlocutor~, _n._ Speaker (_in a dialogue_).

~Interloper~, _n._ Intruder, intermeddler, meddler.

~Intermeddle~, _v. n._ Interfere, meddle, take part (_officiously_).

~Intermediate~, _a._ Intervening, interposed, interjacent.

~Interment~, _n._ Burial, inhumation, sepulture.

~Interminable~ _a._ Illimitable, unlimited, boundless, unbounded, limitless, endless, infinite.

~Intermingle~, _v. a._ Blend, mingle, commingle, intermix, commix, mix, mix together.

~Intermission~, _n._ Remission, suspension, suspense, stoppage, stop, interruption, pause, rest, respite.

~Intermit~, _v. a._ Suspend, interrupt, discontinue, cease, stop, leave off, give over.

~Intermit~, _v. n._ Cease, abate, subside, be suspended, be interrupted.

~Intermittent~, _a._ Intermitting.

~Intermittent~, _n._ Intermittent fever, fever and ague.

~Intermix~, _v. a._ Blend, mix, commix, mingle, commingle, mix together.

~Internal~, _a._ ~1.~ Interior, inner, inward, not outward, not external.

~2.~ Spiritual, not literal.

~3.~ Intrinsic, real, genuine, true.

~4.~ Domestic, not foreign.

~International~, _a._ Between nations.

~Internecine~, _a._ Mortal, deadly, mutually destructive.

~Inter nos,~ [L.] Between ourselves.

~Interpellation~, _n._ ~1.~ Interruption (_of one who is speaking_).

~2.~ Intercession, interposition.

~Interpolate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Insert (_wrongfully_), foist in.

~2.~ (_Math._) Introduce (_terms to complete a series_).

~Interpose~, _v. a._ Intrude, thrust in.

~Interpose~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Mediate, intercede, arbitrate.

~2.~ Remark (_by way of interruption_).

~Interposition~, _n._ Mediation, intervention, interpellation, intercession.

~Interpret~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Explain, expound, decipher, elucidate, unfold, define, make out, make clear, explain the meaning of.

~2.~ Construe, translate, render.

~Interpretation~, _n._ ~1.~ Explanation, exposition, elucidation.

~2.~ Rendering, translation, version, construction.

~3.~ Meaning, sense, signification.

~Interpreter~, _n._ Expounder.

~Interrogate~, _v. a._ Question, catechise, examine, ask, inquire of, put questions to.

~Interrogation~, _n._ ~1.~ Interrogating, questioning.

~2.~ Question, inquiry, interrogatory, query.

~Interrogative~, _a._ Interrogatory.

~Interrogator~, _n._ Questioner.

~Interrogatory~, _n._ Question, inquiry, interrogation, query.

~Interrogatory~, _a._ Interrogative.

~In terrorem~, [L.] By way of threat, for a warning.

~Interrupt~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Disturb, break in upon, hinder from proceeding.

~2.~ Separate, divide, break, disconnect, disunite, disjoin.

~3.~ Intermit, suspend, discontinue, break off, leave off.

~Interruption~, _n._ ~1.~ Hinderance, stop, obstruction, obstacle, impediment.

~2.~ Intermission, pause, suspension, cessation, discontinuance.

~Intersect~, _v. a._ Cross.

~Intersect~, _v. n._ Cross each other.

~Intersection~, _n._ Crossing.

~Interspace~, _n._ Interval, INTERSTICE.

~Intersperse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Scatter or set here and there.

~2.~ Interlard, mix, diversify by mixture.

~Interstice~, _n._ Interval, interspace, intervening space, space between.

~Intertwine~, _v. a._ Interweave, interlace, intwine, inweave, twine together.

~Intertwine~, _v. n._ Be intertwined, be interlaced, be twined together, be mutually woven together.

~Interval~, _n._ ~1.~ Interstice, space between, intermediate space.

~2.~ Season, spell, period, term, space of time, intermediate time.

~Intervene~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Interfere, come between.

~2.~ Happen (_in the mean time_), occur, befall.

~Intervening~, _a._ Intermediate, interjacent.

~Intervention~, _n._ ~1.~ Interposition, interference.

~2.~ Mediation, agency.

~Interview~, _n._ ~1.~ Meeting.

~2.~ Conference, parley.

~In the name of~, By authority of, on behalf of.

~In the rough~, In a rude condition.

~In the teeth of~, In spite of, in direct opposition to.

~Interweave~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Intertwine, interlace, inweave, weave together.

~2.~ Mix, mingle, intermix, intermingle.

~Intestate~, _a._ Without a will.

~Intestinal~, _a._ Of the intestines.

~Intestine~, _a._ Domestic, not foreign.

~Intestines~, _n. pl._ Entrails, bowels, guts, viscera, inwards.

~In the family way~, Pregnant, big, ENCIENTE, with child.

~In the good graces of~, In favor with, favored by.

~In their midst~, [_Common, but not sanctioned by the best writers._] In the midst of them, among them.

~In the long run~, Finally, in the end, as a final result.

~In the straw~, Confined, lying in, in child-bed, brought to bed.

~In the wind~, In preparation, going to be, going to happen.

~In the wrong~, Mistaken, in error.

~Inthrall~, _v. a._ [Written also _Inthral_, _Enthral_, and _Enthrall_.] Enslave, reduce to servitude, put under restraint.

~Inthralment~, _n._ [Written also _Enthralment_.] Enslavement, servitude, slavery, bondage, vassalage, serfdom, thraldom, captivity.

~Intimacy~, _n._ Familiarity, fellowship, friendship, close acquaintance.

~Intimate~, _a._ ~1.~ Near, close.

~2.~ Familiar, friendly, THICK, hand and glove, hail fellow well met.

~Intimate~, _n._ Confidant, crony, familiar friend, intimate acquaintance.

~Intimate~, _v. a._ Suggest, hint, insinuate, allude to, make allusion to, give an inkling of, glance at, remind of, put in mind of.

~Intimately~, _ad._ ~1.~ Closely, nearly.

~2.~ Familiarly, thoroughly.

~Intimation~, _n._ Hint, suggestion, allusion, insinuation, INNUENDO.

~Intimidate~, _v. a._ Frighten, affright, FRIGHT, alarm, scare, daunt, dismay, terrify, appall, put in fear.

~Intimidation~, _n._ ~1.~ Intimidating.

~2.~ Fear, terror, terrorism, reign of terror.

~Intolerable~, _a._ Insufferable, insupportable, unbearable, unendurable, not to be tolerated.

~Intolerance~, _n._ Superciliousness, imperiousness, want of toleration, want of forbearance.

~Intolerant~, _a._ Overbearing, supercilious, dictatorial, imperious.

~Intonation~, _n._ Tone, cadence, twang, modulation of voice.

~In toto~, [L.] Entirely, wholly.

~Intoxicate~, _v. a._ Inebriate, fuddle, muddle, make drunk, make tipsy.

~Intoxicated~, _a._ Inebriated, drunk, tipsy, drunken, fuddled, muddled, disguised, maudlin, mellow, SLEWED, GROGGY, in liquor, in one's cups, half seas over, THREE SHEETS IN THE WIND.

~Intoxication~, _n._ ~1.~ Inebriation, ebriety, inebriety, drunkenness.

~2.~ Infatuation, great excitement, great exhilaration.

~Intractability~, _n._ Stubbornness, obstinacy, perverseness, intractableness.

~Intractable~, _a._ Stubborn, obstinate, perverse, refractory, dogged, mulish, pig-headed, unruly, headstrong, unmanageable, ungovernable, indocile, obdurate, cross-grained, wilful, inflexible, unyielding, contumacious, cantankerous.

~Intractableness~, _n._ Intractability.

~In transitu~, [L.] While passing (_as merchandise from one place to another_).

~Intrench on~, Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, trench upon, intrench upon.

~Intrench~, _v. a._ Defend by intrenchments.

~Intrenchment~, _n._ ~1.~ Fortification (_with a trench_), rampart.

~2.~ Encroachment.

~Intrench upon~, INTRENCH ON.

~Intrepid~, _a._ Bold, fearless, dauntless, undaunted, undismayed, unterrified, unappalled, unawed, brave, courageous, valorous, valiant, heroic, gallant, chivalrous, daring, doughty.

~Intrepidity~, _n._ Boldness, fearlessness, bravery, courage, valor, prowess, gallantry, spirit, heroism, daring, contempt of danger.

~Intricacy~, _n._ Perplexity, complexity, complication, entanglement, involution, obscurity, difficulty, intricateness.

~Intricate~, _a._ Entangled, complicated, involved, perplexed, obscure, difficult.

~Intricateness~, _n._ Intricacy.

~Intrigue~, _n._ ~1.~ Plot, conspiracy, cabal, machination, stratagem, manœuvre, wile, finesse, ruse.

~2.~ Amour, love affair.

~Intrigue~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Manœuvre, form plots.

~2.~ Carry on an amour.

~Intriguing~, _a._ Cunning, crafty, artful, sly, wily, astute, subtle, insidious, designing, arch, deceitful, trickish, TRICKY, crooked, diplomatic, politic, foxy, snaky, Machiavelian.

~Intrinsic~, _a._ ~1.~ Inherent, internal, inward, inborn, inbred, native, natural, ingrained, not extrinsic.

~2.~ Real, genuine, true, essential.

~Intrinsical~, _a._ ~1.~ Inherent, internal, inward, inborn, inbred, native, natural, ingrained, not extrinsic.

~2.~ Real, genuine, true, essential.

~Intrinsically~, _ad._ ~1.~ Naturally, inherently, in the nature of things.

~2.~ Really, truly, essentially.

~Introduce~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Conduct, lead in, bring in, usher in.

~2.~ Present, make acquainted.

~3.~ Bring into notice, bring before the public, bring into use.

~4.~ Begin, commence, be the first to take up.

~Introduction~, _n._ ~1.~ Introducing, ushering in.

~2.~ Presentation.

~3.~ Preface, prelude, proëm, exordium, preliminary part.

~Introductory~, _a._ Prefatory, preliminary, precursory, proëmial.

~Introspection~, _n._ Looking within.