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interpolate

Short Definition : insert between

Definition
(verb) estimate the value of
Synonyms : extrapolate
Definition
(verb) insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
Synonyms : alter falsify
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interpolate

INTER(between) + POLATE(like plate) = INSERT the plate BETWEEN two other plates.

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imagine an angry POLE dancer saying to one of his customers.."if you flirt with me physically,i shall INTERPOLATE this POLE b/w your two legs....!!!".....:)

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EXTRAPOLATE means to draw out. INTERPOLATE means to insert in.

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inter(between) + (poles of a horseshoe magnet) + ate -> to insert between to poles...

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i was fired from my job at the Latex condom company after i INserTEd a picture of a POLE dancer into the LATEx user manual. my boss said i was being INTERaPOLpriate.. hahaahaha

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interregnum

Short Definition : period between two successive reigns or governments

Definition
(noun) the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interregnum

reg stands for king or kingly styles (e.g. in regicide,regalia etc.) so inter regnum = in between two kings(referring to their ruling period).

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Inter(Interval)+Regnum (Kingship)-->Interval between kingship, government etc.

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inter + regime

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he interval between two reigns; any period when a state is left without a ruler

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period of no (inter)fering (reg)ime

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interrogate

Short Definition : question closely; cross-examine; cross-question

Definition
(verb) transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication Definition
(verb) pose a series of questions to
Synonyms : question
Example Sentence
  • The suspect was questioned by the police
  • We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interrogate

Interrogate(inter=enter,ro=rong=wrong,gate) if u enter wrong gate police question and examine closely

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interrogate:inter(view) & terro(rist)= interview of a terrorist

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interstice

Short Definition : narrow space between things

Definition
(noun) a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
Example Sentence
  • the interstices of a network
Definition
(noun) small opening between things
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interstice

INTER(between) + STICE(like slice) = space exists BETWEEN two SLICEs.

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interstice sounds like crevice; crevice is a crack but interstice is a gap in a structure of tissue or organ...

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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

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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
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intimidate

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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