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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| insular | adj. | He is an exceedingly insular man. | detached in outlook and experience |
| intelligible | adj. | He gave us a intelligible set of directions | capable of being understood. |
| intensify | verb | The search will intensify when the sun comes up. | to increase; to become more active |
| interject | verb | He interjected himself into the discussion. | to insert between other elements; interpose |
| interrogate | verb | We need to interrogate the prisoners. | to examine by questioning formally |
| intestines | noun | He developed cancer in his intestines. | alimentary canal from stomach to the anus |
| intimidate | verb | They tried to intimidate the witness. | to make timid; fill with fear |
| intonation | noun | His intonation reminded us of an old senator. | a manner of producing or uttering tones |
| intrinsic | adj. | Its intrinsic value exceeded its cost. | of or relating to its essential nature |
| intuitive | adj. | The solution became intuitive to her. | marked by a keen insight or perception |