6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 49

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
intervene verb When we saw the errors we decided to intervene. come between two things
intimacy noun Intimacy between spouses is a good thing. close association, familiarity
intoxicant noun Power can act as a strong intoxicant. stimulate, excite
intricate adj. Intricate machinery needs to be handled carefully. many complex arranged elements
intrigue noun Intrigue can destroy confidence. secret or underhanded schemes
verb We are intrigued at how they managed to do that. aroused interest and curiosity
intrude verb I will not intrude into their private affairs. act without invitation, interfere
invert verb Some times we will invert the sentence. reverse the position
isthmus noun The isthmus of Panama became vital to transportation. narrow strip of land between two masses
ivy noun We planted ivy along our fence. a green climbing vine