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ice, n. Associated words: igloo, iceberg, glacier, floe, icicle, frazil, avalanche, [curling], skate, skee, skating, skeeing, [brash], [glare], serac, crampoons, calk, glaciate, glaciation, creeper, anchor [ice].
iced, a. chilled, frappe.
Iceland moss. lichen.
icy, a. glacial, glacious.
idea, n. [conception], [notion], [opinion], [fancy], impression; [intention], [design].
ideal, a. [faultless], [consummate], [perfect].
idiocy, n. [imbecility], [foolishness], fatuity, [folly], senselessness
idiot, n. [imbecile].
idiotic, a. [imbecile], [foolish], fatuous, [senseless].
idle, a. leisure; [vain], [unavailing], [futile], ineffectual; [indolent], [slothful], [inactive], [lazy], otiose.
idleness, n. [indolence], [sloth], [inaction], [laziness]; futility, [vanity]. Associated word: Cocagne.
idler, n. sluggard, [drone], lounger, loafer, dawdler, donothing.
idol, n. image (of a divinity), effigy, graven [image]; Juggernaut. Associated words: idolater, idolatrous, idolatry, [idolize], iconoplast, iconoclast, iconodule, idolomania, iconography, iconology, idoloclast, iconomachy, ting, iconolatry.
idolize, v. [deify], [worship], adore.
ignis fatuus. Will-o'-the-wisp, Jack-with-a-lantern, [decoy].
ignoble, a. [humble], plebeian, untitled; [base], [dishonorable], [low].
ignominious, a. [dishonorable], [shameful], [infamous], disreputable.
ignominy, n. [disgrace], [dishonor], [reproach], obloquy, [shame], [humiliation].
ignoramus, n. [dunce], illiterate, sciolist, [wiseacre], dullard, [simpleton].
ignorance, n. illiteracy, inerudition, unenlightenment, nescience; [quackery], [charlatanry].
ignorant, a. illiterate, inerudite unenlightened, uninformed, unlearned, untaught, [uneducated], unlettered, nescient; [quackish], [charlatanic]. Antonyms: [educated], instructed, schooled, [trained], [proficient], [learned].
ignorantly, adv. [unknowingly], unconsciously, inadvertently, [unwittingly].
ignorant person. [ignoramus], illiterate.
ignore, v. [disregard], [slight], connive, [overlook].
ill, a. ailing, [sick], unwell; [evil], [unfavorable], adverse, [bad].
ill at ease. [uneasy], uncomfortable, [anxious].
ill-boding, a. [ominous], inauspicious.
illegal, a. [illicit], [unlawful], [contraband], unlicensed, [illegitimate].
illegality, n. unlawfulness, illegitimacy.
illegitimate, a. [bastard], adulterine; [illegal], [illicit]; [spurious].
illegitimate, v. illegitimatize, [bastardize].
illiberal, a. [ungenerous], parsimonious, [stingy]; [narrow-minded], [bigoted].
illiberality, n. parsimony, [stinginess]; [narrow-mindedness], [bigotry], [intolerance].
illicit, a. prohibited, [unlawful].
illness, n. [malady], [sickness], [disease].
illogical, a. [fallacious], [sophistical], [unsound].
illusion, n. [mockery], [hallucination], [chimera], phantasm, [delusion], [glamour].
illusive, a. delusive, illusory, chimerical, [mocking].
illustrate, v. elucidate, [picture], demonstrate, exemplify.
illustration, n. elucidation, exemplification; [comparison], [example], [simile].
ill-will, n. [malice], [resentment], [grudge], [rancor], malevolence, [antipathy], [hatred].
image, n. [statue]; effigy, [figure]; ikon, eikon; [idol].
image breaker. iconoclast, idoloclast, [vandal].
image breaking. iconoclasm, vandalism.
image worship iconolatry, iconoduly.
imaginary, a. [fancied], [visionary], chimerical, [illusive], phantasmal.
imagination, n. [fancy], [conception], [notion], [conceit], [figment], phantasm.
imagine, v. conceive, [fancy]; [think], [suppose], opine, [apprehend].
imbecile, n. [idiot], witling, [fool].
imbecility, n. [idiocy], fatuity, [foolishness], amentia.
imbedded, a. enfonced.
imitate, v. [copy], [ape], [counterfeit]; [personate], [impersonate], [mimic], [simulate]; parody, [caricature].
imitation, n. [copy], [counterfeit]; [mimicry], [impersonation], mimesis; pasticcio; parody, [travesty], [burlesque]; onomatopœoea.
imitative, a. apish, copying, mimicking, mimetic; onomatopoetic.
imitator, n. [copyist], [follower], [mimic], mime, [ape], [echo], [impersonator].
immanence, n. inherence, [indwelling].
immanent, a. [inherent], [indwelling].
immature, a. [undeveloped], embryonic, [crude], unripe, premature, [untimely].
immediately, adv. [instantly], [forthwith], [directly], [straightway], at once, [now], instanter. Antonyms: hereafter, by and by, after a while.
immense, a. [vast], infinite, illimitable, immeasurable.
immerse, v. [submerge], plunge into, [dip], immerge, [douse]; engross.
immersed, a. submerged, plunged into; engrossed, absorbed, occupied.
immersion, n. submersion, immersing; engrossment, [absorption].
immoderate, a. [excessive], [exorbitant], inordinate, [intemperate], [unrestrained].
immodest, a. indecorous, [indelicate], [shameless]; [lewd], [unchaste], [obscene].
immodesty, n. indecorum, [indelicacy], impudicity; [lewdness], [unchastity], [obscenity].
immoral, a. [licentious], [dissolute], [vicious], profligate, [loose], [illicit], [rakish].
immorality, n. [vice], licentiousness, depravity, profligacy, obliquity.
immortality, n. deathlessness, athanasia; perpetuity.
immovable, a. [fast], [permanent], impassive, [firm], [steadfast].
impact, n. [collision], forcible [contact]; [force].
impart, v. communicate.
impartial, a. equitable, [fair], [disinterested], [unbiased], [unprejudiced].
impartiality, n. fairness, equity, disinterestedness, [justice].
impassable, a. [impenetrable], [pathless], [impervious].
impatient, a. [restless], [restive], [fretful], eager, impetuous.
impede, v. [retard].
impediment, n. [obstacle], [barrier], [obstruction], stumblingblock.
impending, a. imminent, [threatening].
impenetrable, a. [impervious], imperforable.
impenitence, n. incontrition, obduracy, impenitency.
impenitent, a. incontrite, [unrepentant], obdurate, incorrigible, recusant, [relentless].
imperative, a. [binding], [compulsory], [obligatory], [imperious], peremptory.
imperfect, a. defective, [faulty], [deficient], [undeveloped], [abortive], [fallible], [frail], errable.
imperfection, n. [defect], [blemish], [shortcoming], [infirmity], foible, [deformity], [disfigurement], [vice], [frailty], [fallibility].
imperious, a. [despotic], magisterial, [domineering], [dictatorial], [tyrannical], [imperative].
imperishable, a. [permanent], indestructible, [enduring].
impersonate, v. [personate]; personify.
impersonation, n. [personation], impersonating; impersonification.
impersonator, n. [mimic], personator, mime, [actor].
impertinent, a. irrelevant, inapplicable, [impudent], [saucy], [rude], [insolent], malapert, [flippant].
impervious, a. impermeable, [impenetrable], imperviable.
impetus, n. [momentum], [force], [impulse], [incentive].
impish, a. malignant.
implacable, a. [unappeasable], [vindictive], [pitiless], irreconcilable.
implant, v. instill, inculcate, ingraft, infix.
implied, a. tacit, inferential.
implore, v. [beseech], supplicate, entreat, obsecrate.
imploring, n. supplication, obsecration.
impolite, a. [discourteous], inurbane, [rude], [uncivil], [disrespectful], [saucy], [insolent], [impertinent], [churlish], brusque, [unamiable], [surly], [gruff], [boorish].
impoliteness, n. [discourtesy], inurbanity, [incivility], impertinence, [insolence].
importance, n. [moment], [materiality], [consequence]; pomposity, [self-importance].
important, a. momentous, [material], [essential]; [pompous], consequential.
impose upon. delude, [dupe], [deceive], victimize.
imposing, a. impressive, [stately], [majestic], [august].
impossibility, n. [impracticability].
impossible, a. [impracticable], unfeasible, [unattainable].
impostor, n. pretender, [cheat], [charlatan], [mountebank], [quack], [deceiver].
imposture, n. [fraud], imposition, charlatanism, [deception].
impracticability, n. unfeasibility.
impracticable, a. [impossible], unfeasible.
impregnate, v. fecundate.
impregnation, n. fecundation.
imprison, v. incarcerate, immure.
imprisonment, n. incarceration, durance, immurement, duress, [confinement], commitment.
impromptu, a. improvised, [offhand], extempore, extemporaneous.
improper, a. indecorous, [unseemly], [indecent], [inappropriate], [wrong], solecistic.
impropriety, n. unsuitableness, [unfitness], indecorum, [barbarism], [solecism].
improve, v. amend, ameliorate, [rectify], [better], [mend]; [utilize], [use]; [gain], get [better].
improvement, n. [betterment], amelioration; meliorism; utilization.
improving, a. ameliorative, [beneficial], amending.
impudence, n. [insolence], impertinence, effrontery, rudeness.
impudent, a. [insolent], [impertinent], [flippant], [pert], brazen, [saucy].
impulse, n. [motive], [incentive]; impulsion, [impetus].
impulsive, a. [passionate], [capricious], [hasty]; impellent, propulsive.
impure, a. [tainted], defiled, contaminated, polluted, vitiated, infected; [adulterated], alloyed, sophisticated; [unchaste], [lewd], [indelicate], [indecent]; [barbarous], [vulgar], [hybrid].
impurity, n. [defilement], [contamination], [taint], [pollution]; [adulteration], [alloy], sophistication; [unchastity], [lewdness], [indecency], [indelicacy]; pl. garblings, garbles.
inability, n. incompetence, impotence, incapability, incompetency, inefficiency, disability.
in a body. [altogether], en masse.
inaccuracy, n. inexactness, [incorrectness], [impropriety].
inaccurate, a. [incorrect], inexact, [erroneous], [faulty], [wrong].
inaction, n. [inactivity], inertness, stagnation, [idleness].
inactive, a. inert, [motionless], quiescent, [dormant], inoperative, [sluggish], [stagnant], dilatory, [latent], [passive], [torpid].
inactivity, n. [inaction], passivity, inertia, [lethargy], [dormancy], stagnation, torpor, latency, [sloth], Fabian policy.
inadequate, a. [insufficient], [deficient]; defective, [incomplete], [imperfect].
inappropriate, a. [unsuitable], [unbecoming], inapplicable.
inapt, a. irrelevant, [unsuitable], inept, inapplicable.
inattention, n. inadvertence, [abstraction], heedlessness, [disregard], [neglect], remissness.
inattentive, a. heedless, [absent-minded], inadvertent, [unmindful], [careless].
inbeing, n. inherence.
inborn, a. congenital, [inherent], [innate], instinctive, ingenerate.
incapable, a. [incompetent], disqualified, [unfit], insusceptible.
incarnation, n. incarnification, Avatar; personification.
incautious, a. unwary, [inconsiderate], [indiscreet], [thoughtless].
incense, n. Associated words: thurible, [censer], thurification, thurify, frankincense, cense, thurifer.
incentive, n. [motive], [spur], [incitement], [stimulus], inducement provocation.
incident, n. [event], happening, episode, occurrence.
incidental, a. [casual], [accidental], oontingent, fortuitous; subordinate, collateral, [accessory].
incite, v. instigate, [stimulate], [arouse], [goad], [spur], impel.
incitement, n. [stimulus], instigation, incitation, [spur], [incentive].
incivility, n. [discourtesy], rudeness, incomity, inurbanity, [disrespect].
inclination, n. [leaning], [slant]; [tendency], propensity, proneness, penchant, predilection.
incline, n. [slant], [slope], [ascent], [descent], grade.--v. [lean], [tend], dispose.
inclose, v. [surround], [encircle], circumscribe, encompass, enclose.
inclosure, n. [surrounding], closure, [barrier], [fence], corral, stockade.
include, v. [comprise], [comprehend], [inclose].
inclusion, n. comprisal.
income, n. [revenue], proceeds; tontine, annuity. Associated word: fructuary.
incomparable, a. [peerless], [matchless], transcendent, inimitable unrivalled, [unapproachable].
incompetent, a. [inefficient], [unqualified], [incapable]; [inadequate]; [unfit], unsuited.
incomplete, a. [unfinished], defective, [imperfect], [deficient], [partial], inchoate.
incomprehensible, a. inconceivable, [abstruse], [unfathomable].
inconsiderate, a. [thoughtless], heedless, [inattentive], [careless].
inconsistency, n. discordance, incoherence, [contrariety], incompatibility.
inconsistent, a. [disagreeing], incoherent, [contradictory], discrepant, incompatible.
inconstancy, n. [fickleness], mutability, variableness, instability.
inconstant, a. [fickle], [changeable], [volatile], [flighty], mercurial, [variable].
inconvenient, a. [unhandy], incommodious, inopportune, untoward.
incorrect, a. [inaccurate], [erroneous], inexact, [wrong]; ungrammatical, solecistic.
incorrectness, n. [inaccuracy], inexactness, [error]; [impropriety].
increase, v. augment, [advance], [enlarge]; multiply, be prolific, [wax]; [aggravate], enhance, [extend], augment, [intensify], exacerbate, amplify, [magnify], heighten, accelerate.
increase, n. augmentation, accretion, increment, accession, amplification, [addition], accrument.
increase of motion. acceleration.
incremate, v. [cremate], incinerate.
incremation, n. [cremation].
incumbent, a. [obligatory], imposed, [binding].
incumbrance, n. [hindrance], [impediment], incubus; mortgage, [claim], [lien].
incurable, a. insanable, irremediable, immedicable; irremedicable, irreparable.
indebtedness, n. [obligation]; debts, [liabilities].
indecency, n. [immodesty], [indelicacy], shamelessness, [obscenity], [ribaldry], [lewdness].
indecent, a. [immodest], [obscene], [indelicate], [shameless], [ribald], [lewd], [unchaste].
indecision, n. [vacillation], indetermination, [irresolution], [wavering], [inconstancy].
indecisive, a. inconclusive, [vacillating], hesitating, [irresolute], [wavering].
indefatigable, a. [untiring], [persistent], [unremitting], sedulous, unflagging.
indefinite, a. [vague], indeterminate, equivocal, [ambiguous], inexplicit, inexact.
indelicacy, n. unrefinement, rudeness, indecorum, [immodesty].
indelicate, a. unrefined, indecorous, [immodest], [unchaste], [rude], [vulgar].
indemnity, n. [security], [insurance]; [restitution], reimbursement, indemnification.
indentation, n. [bruise], [notch], [depression], indenture, serrature, [jag], engrailment, crenellation.
independence, n. [freedom], [self-government], [liberty], autonomy; opulence, affluence.
independent, a. self-governing, autonomous; self-reliant; exclusive, irrespective; affluent.
Indian, n. (aboriginal American) red [man]; (of mixed blood) metisse, ladino, mestizo, guacho, griffe, mameluco, half-breed. Associated words: tepee, [wigwam], tomahawk, lodge, wickiup, sachemdom, pueblo, calumet, totem, totemism, powwow, roanoke, coup, gens, Manito, pogamoggan, potlatch, chinook, runtee, travail, travois, strouding.
Indian blanket. stroud.
Indian chief. sachem, sannup, sagamore, [brave].
Indian child. papoose.
Indian money. wampum, seawan, suckanhock, colcol, peag, hiagua, kopkops.
Indian prince. Maharajah, Rajah.
Indian princess or queen. Rani, Ranee.
Indian woman. squaw, mahaly.
India rubber. caoutchouc.
indicate, v. designate, [betoken], [signify].
indication, n. designation, signifying; [symptom], evidence, [sign], [token], [manifestation].
indicator, n. (as in a hotel) annunciator.
indictment, n. [accusation], [charge], arraignment, [crimination].
indifference, n. [apathy], [coolness], [negligence], [unconcern], [nonchalance], insouciance; [mediocrity], [inferiority]; [neutrality], [impartiality], disinterestedness.
indifferent, a. [disinterested], [unconcerned], [nonchalant], perfunctory, [apathetic], insouciant; neutral, [impartial]; [mediocre], [passable], [tolerable].
indirect, a. [roundabout], [circuitous], tortuous.
indiscreet, a. [unwise], imprudent.
indiscretion, n. unwisdom, [folly], imprudence; [misstep], [lapse].
indisposed, a. [averse], disinclined, [unwilling], loath, [reluctant]; [sick], [ill], unwell.
indisposition, n. disinclination, averseness, [reluctance], unwillingness.
indisputable, a. [undeniable], incontestable, indubitable, incontrovertible.
indissolvable, a. indissoluble.
indocile, a. intractable, [refractory], [unruly].
indolence, n. [idleness], [laziness], [indulgence], [sloth], [inactivity], faineance.
indolent, a. [lazy], [slothful], [supine], dronish, [listless].
inducement, n. [incentive], [incitement], [motive], [stimulus].
indulge, v. [satisfy], [gratify], [luxuriate]; [humor], [pamper], [cocker]; [grant], [allow], [permit]. Antonyms: [mortify], [deny], [suppress], [restrain].
indulgence, n. humoring, pampering, [gratification]; [kindness], [favor], [lenity], [forbearance]; [absolution]. Antonyms: [mortification], [denial], [restraint], non-indulgence.
indulgent, a. [forbearing], [kind], [lenient], [lax], [merciful].
industrial science. technology, polytechnics.
industrious, a. [assiduous], [diligent], sedulous, [persistent], hard-working. Antonyms: [idle], [indolent], [inactive], [lazy].
industry, n. [assiduity], [diligence], [activity]; [labor], [work], [exertion], efforts.
indwelling, n. [immanence], inherence.--a. [immanent], [inherent].
ineffective, a. ineffectual, [unavailing], inefficacious.
inefficient, a. [ineffective], inefficacious; [slack], [remiss], [incompetent].
inelastic, a. inductile, inextensible, [rigid].
inelasticity, n. inductility, inextensibility, [rigidity].
ineligible, a. disqualified.
inequality, n. disparity, disproportion, unevenness, [irregularity]; [unfairness], [injustice]; inequation.
inexcusable, a. [unpardonable], indefensible, [unjustifiable], [unwarrantable].
inexhaustible, a. [exhaustless].
inexorable, a. [unyielding], [relentless], [implacable], [unmovable], [unrelenting].
inexperienced, a. untrained, unpractised, undisciplined, [raw], [unskilled].
inexpert, a. maladroit, [unskillful], [bungling].
inexpressible, a. ineffable, [unspeakable], [unutterable].
infallibility, n. inerrability.
infallible, a. inerrable, [unerring], [sure], [certain], [undeniable].
infamous, a. disreputable, [ignominious], [scandalous], opprobrious, [odious], [heinous].
infamy, n. [disgrace], [ignominy], [odium], obloquy, opprobrium.
infancy, n. [babyhood]; [minority], nonage, [pupilage].
infantile paralysis. poliomyelitis.
infatuate, v. enamor, [charm]. Antonyms: [repel], [disgust], [disillusionize].
infection, n. [contagion], [contamination], [vitiation], [pollution].
infectious, a. [contagious], [pestiferous], epidemic, vitiating.
infer, v. deduce, imply, [gather].
inference, n. [deduction], [conclusion], illation, corollary.
inferior, a. poorer, [lower], subordinate, [menial], [minor], [mediocre], subaltern.
inferior, n. subordinate. Antonyms: [peer], [equal], [superior].
inferiority, n. subordinacy, [mediocrity], [deficiency].
infidel, n. [free-thinker], atheist, [unbeliever], [skeptic].
infirmity, n. See weakness.
inflammable, a. combustible, accendible; irascible, [irritable], [excitable].
inflammation, n. phlogosis; phlegmasia. Associated words: phlogistic, phlogogenous, antiphlogistic, demulcent delitescence.
inflammatory, a. phlogistic; [seditious], incendiary.
inflate, v. [expand], [enlarge], distend.
inflated, a. distended, blown up; [bombastic], [pompous], grandiloquent, declamatory.
inflation, n. distention, [expansion].
inflection, n. [modulation], [accent].
inflexibility, n. [rigidity], [stiffness]; firmness, [pertinacity], [obstinacy], steadfastness.
inflexible, a. [unyielding], [rigid], impliable; [immovable], [resolute], [steadfast].
influence, n. [sway], [control]; [persuasion], [restraint]; [authority], ascendency, prestige.
influence, v. [move], [persuade], induce, [sway], [control], prevail upon, [actuate], impel.
informal, a. [unceremonious], unconventional, [easy], [natural], [unconstrained].
informality, n. unceremoniousness.
information, n. [knowledge], [intelligence], [instruction]; (Law) [complaint], [accusation].
infringe, v. [violate], [transgress]; [encroach], [trespass], intrench.
infringement, n. [transgression], [violation], [breach], [encroachment], [trespass], [intrenchment].
in full. unabridged, at length.
ingenious, a. inventive, resourceful.
ingratitude, n. [unthankfulness].
ingredient, n. constituent, [element], component, [part].
inhabitant, n. [dweller], denizen, residentiary, [resident], [citizen]. Antonyms: sojourner, [pilgrim], [visitor].
inherent, a. [innate], adhering, inexistent, [inborn], inalienable.
inheritable, a. hereditable.
inheritance, n. [heritage], patrimony, [legacy].
inhuman, a. [savage], [barbarous], [fiendish], [brutal], [cruel].
inhumanity, n. cruelty, [brutality], [barbarity], mercilessness.
injection, n. immission, injecting; enema, clyster, lavement.
injure, v. [damage], [harm], [hurt], impair, [disfigure], maim, [mar], [wound].
injurious, a. [hurtful], [harmful], detrimental, [pernicious], [deleterious], baneful, [noxious], maleficent, prejudicial; [defamatory], [derogatory], detractory.
injury, n. [damage], detriment, [harm], [hurt], [wound], impairment, [mutilation], [defacement], [violation], lesion. Associated words: vulnerable, vulnerability, invulnerable, invulnerability, inviolable, vulnific.
injustice, n. inequity, [unfairness]; [grievance].
inkling, n. [hint], intimation, allusion.
inkstand, n. standish.
inky, a. atramentous, atramental, atramentarious.
inlaid work. marquetry, parquetry, [mosaic].
inland, a. interior, [internal].
inlet, n. [entrance], ingress; [bay], [recess], bight, estuary, [cove], frith, bayou.
inmate, n. [occupant].
inn, n. lodging [house], tavern, [hotel]; cabaret, caravansary, khan.
innate, a. [inborn], [inherent], [native].
inner, a. [internal], interior; [obscure], esoteric, innermost [parts], recesses, penetralia, [sanctuary].
innocence, n. blamelessness, guilelessness, guiltlessness, impeccability, inoffensiveness.
innocent, a. [blameless], [guileless], [guiltless], impeccable, inoffensive, [sinless], [artless], inculpable, irreproachable, irreprehensible, inerrable, [irresponsible], [virtuous], [unsophisticated].
inquiring, a. [curious], [inquisitive].
inquiry, n. [question], [query], interrogation; research, investigationm scrutiny.
inquisitive, a. [inquiring], [mousing], [curious], [intrusive], prying, [meddlesome]. Antonyms: [indifferent], [unconcerned], uninterested.
insane, a. demented, [crazy], [mad], deranged, [delirious], dementate; paranoiac. Antonyms: [sane], [rational].
insane asylum. [bedlam], bethlehem, [madhouse], [retreat].
insanity, n. dementia, alienation of [mind], [madness], lunacy, [craziness], derangement, [frenzy], delirium, [mania], [hallucination], aberration of [mind], bedlamism; paranoia, monomania. Antonyms: [sanity], rationality, [lucidity]. Associated words: alienist, alienism.
insatiable, a. [unappeasable]; [voracious], [rapacious], omnivorous.
inscrutable, a. [incomprehensible], inexplicable, [unsearchable].
insect, n. Associated words: entomology, entomologist, entomologic, chrsalis, pupa, cicada, cocoon, credpitaculum, entomophilous, entornophily, entomtaxy, entomotomy, insecticidal, insectifuge, insectile, [larva], lepidopterist, larvarium, stridor, stridulate, stridulation, silphology, stridulatory, [nymph], horismology, imago.
insect-eaters, n. pl. Insectivora, Entomophaga.
insect-eating, a. insectivorous, entomophagous.
insect powder. insecticide, pyrethrum, entomologic, [chrysalis], pupa, cicada, cocoon, crepitaculum, entomophilous, entomophily, entomotaxy, entomotomy, insecticidal, insectifuge, insectile, [larva], lepidopterist, larvarium, stridor, stridulate, stridulation, silphology, stridulatory, [nymph], horismology, imago.
insect-eaters, n. pl. Insectivora, Entomophaga.
insect-eating, a. insectivorous, entomophagous.
insect powder. insecticide, pyrethrum.
insecure, a. [risky], [unsafe], [precarious], [rickety], [unstable], [dangerous].
insecurity, n. unsafely, [risk], instability, precariousness.
insensibility, n. [unconsciousness], torpor, coma, narcosis, [lethargy], [numbness], narcoma, insusceptibility, anæsthesia, stupefaction, [stupor], carus.
insensible, a. [unfeeling], [numb], insensate, [torpid], [unimpressible], [unsusceptible], [unconscious]; imperceptible, gradual, imperceivable.
inseparable, a. indivisible, indissoluble.
insert, v. interpolate, intercalate, interject, ingraft, inosculate.
insertion, n. interjection, interpolation, intercalation, inosculation.
inside, a. [internal], [inner], interior.
insides, n. pl. entrails; penetralia, recesses.
insight, n. [discernment].
insignificance, n. [unimportance], pettiness, immateriality, [triviality], inanity.
insignificant, n. meaningless; [unimportant], immaterial, [petty], [trivial], paltry.
insincere, a. disingenuous, dissembling, [false], [hypocritical], [affected], [deceitful].
insincerity, n. duplicity, disingenuousness, [hypocrisy], dissimulation.
insinuation, n. innuendo, intimation; ingratiation.
insist, v. [persist], [press], [urge], [contend].
insistence, n. persistence, [pertinacity], importunity, [urgency], [contention], [instance].
insistent, a. [persistent], importunate, insisting.
insnare, v. ensnare, [entrap], [seduce], [inveigle], [allure], [entangle].
insolation, n. [sunstroke], siriasis; sun [bath].
insolence, n. [impudence], contumely, impertinence, contumacy, effrontery, [disrespect].
insolent, a. [impudent], contumelious, [overbearing], disrespectful [contemptuous].
insoluble, a. indissoluble; [unexplainable], insolvable, inexplicable.
inspect, v. [examine].
inspiration, n. inhalation (breathing in); divine afflatus, theopneusty.
inspiring, a. inspiriting, elevating, promethean.
in spite of. [notwithstanding], despite, [nevertheless].
install, v. instate, induct.
installation, n. induction.
instance, n. [persistency], [request], [solicitation], [urgency]; [example], [case], [illustration].
instantly, adv. [immediately], [forthwith], at once, instanter, urgently, persistently.
instep, n. metatarsus, acrotarsium.
instruct, v. [teach], indoctrinate, edify, enlighten, [coach].
instruction, n. [nurture], tuition, [teaching], [information], indoctrination, inculcation, [education], admonition; edification, enlightenment; propædeutics.
instructive, a. edifying, didactic, preceptive, [mentorial]; propædeutic.
instructor, n. [teacher], preceptor, tutor, [master], [coach], [mentor], [counselor], [monitor], trainer.
instrument, n. [tool], utensil, implement; [agent], [means], [medium].
insufferable, a. [intolerable], [unendurable]; [detestable], [offensive].
insufficiency, n. [deficiency], inadequacy.
insufficient, a. [inadequate], [deficient], incommensurate, [lacking].
insult, n. indignity, [affront].
insult, v. [offend], [affront], [flout].
insulting, a. [offensive], [contemptuous], contumelious, [scurrilous].
insurance, n. [assurance], [indemnity].
insure, v. assure, indemnify; [underwrite].
insurgency, n. [revolt], [rebellion], insubordination, [mutiny].
insurgent, a. [rebellious], [mutinous], insubordinate, insurrectionary.
insurgent, n. [rebel], [revolter], mutineer, insurrectionist.
intaglio, n. diaglyph. Antonym: [cameo].
intelligence, n. [knowledge], [discernment], [insight], [acumen].
intelligent, a. [clever], [discerning], astute, [bright], [knowing], [apt], [sensible].
intemperance, n. [excess], immoderation, [debauchery].
intemperate, a. [immoderate], [excessive], [unrestrained].
intend, v. [design], [purpose], propose, contemplate, [plan].
intended, n. fiancé ([male]), fiancée ([female]).
intense, a. [extreme], excruciating.
intensify, v. [aggravate], exacerbate, heighten.
intention, n. [design], [plan], [purpose], [aim].
intentional, a. [deliberate], premeditated. Antonyms: [unintentional], inadvertent, [accidental].
intercede, v. mediate, interpose, propitiate.
intercession, n. [mediation], interposition, propitiation.
intercessor, n. [mediator], interceder, propitiator, make-peace.
interchange, n. reciprocation, [reciprocity], permutation; alternation.
interest, n. [concern]; [share], [portion], [part], participation; [advantage], [benefit], [weal], behoof; usury. Antonyms: boredom, ennui, [indifference], [unconcern].
interested, a. [concerned]; prejudiced, [partial]. Antonyms: [disinterested], [unconcerned], bored.
interfere, v. [clash], [conflict]; intermeddle, interpose, intervene.
interference, n. clashing, [collision]; intermeddling, interposition, [intervention].
interlining, n. interlineation.
interloper, n. intruder, interferer.
intermediate, a. [intervening], interjacent; interlocutory (Law).
intermittent, a. remittent, periodical, recurrent.
internal, a. inward, interior, [inside], [inner]; esoteric; [intrinsic]; [inherent].
interpret, v. construe, [translate], [render].
interpretation, n. [rendering], rendition, [translation]; exegesis, exegetics, hermeneutics, isagogics, anagogics, dittology.
interrogation point. eroteme.
interval, n. interstice (space between); interim, meantime
intervening, a. [intermediate], interjacent.
intervention, n. [interference], interposition; [mediation], [intercession].
intestines, n. pl. entrails, [bowels], [inwards], [guts]; omentum, caul, vermiform appendix, colon, rectum, hindgut, enteron, cæcum, ileum, ileus, volvulus, jejunum, duodenum, [alimentary canal]; chitterlings. Associated words: enterology, splanchnology, enterography, splanchnography, enteropathy, enteroplasty, enterotomy, enteralgia, enterolith, enteritis, intestinal, enteric, [crypt], peristalsis, vermiculation, alvine, viscerate, visceration, eviscerate, evisceration, [disembowel], [disembowelment].
intolerable, a. [insufferable], [unendurable].
intolerance, n. [bigotry], dogmatism, [illiberality].
intolerant, a. [bigoted], unforbearing, [illiberal].
intrenchment, n. [earthwork], [fortification]; [encroachment], [infringement], [invasion], inroad.
intricacy, n. [complication], [entanglement], [complexity].
intricate, a. [complicated], entangled, involved, labyrinthian, [mazy].
intrigue, n. [conspiracy], machination, cabal, [plot]; amour (illicit love affair), liaison.
intrigue, v. [plot], [scheme], machinate, cabal.
intriguer, n. machinator, [plotter], [schemer], Figaro, intrigant, intrigante ([female]).
intriguing, a. [scheming], Machiavelian, [wily].
intrinsic, a. [inherent], [innate], [real], [genuine]. Antonym: extrinsic.
introduction, n. [preface], proem, exordium, prelude, prolegomenon, prologue, foreword; presentation; interpolation interposition, initiation.
introductory, a. preliminary, proemial, prefatory.
intrude, v. [infringe], [invade], [encroach], obtrude, interlope.
intrusion, n. [encroachment], obtrusion, [infringement], interloping.
intrusive, a. [obtrusive]. Antonyms: unintrusive, [unobtrusive], [retiring].
intrust, v. [commit], confide.
invade, v. [infringe], [encroach], [trespass], intrench, [trench].
invalid, a. [null], [void], of no [efficacy]; [baseless], [unfounded].
invalid, a. valetudinary.
invalid, n. valetudinarian.
invalidate, v. [annul], [abrogate], [cancel], [quash], [nullify].
invalidation, n. [nullification], [abrogation], [annulment].
invalidism, n. valetudinarianism.
invasion, n. irruption, [foray], [raid], aggression; [violation], [infringement], [encroachment], [intrenchment].
inveigle, v. [wheedle], [seduce].
inveiglement, n. [wheedling], [seduction].
investigate, v. [probe], [sift], [examine].
investigation, n. [examination], [inquiry], research.
invidious, a. [objectionable], [offensive].
invincible, a. indomitable, [unconquerable].
invisible, a. imperceptible, microscopic, evanescent.
invitation, n. [bidding], [call], summons.
invite, v. [bid], [ask], summon; [allure], induce, [entice].
invocation, n. [prayer], supplication.
involuntary, a. [uncontrollable], instinctive, [automatic], [compulsory], [forced].
inwards, n. pl. entrails, [intestines], [bowels], [guts]; viscera; giblets, inmeats, umbles.
iota, n. [scintilla], tittle, [atom], [mite], [jot], [whit], [bit], [particle].
Ireland, n. Erin, Emerald Isle.
iridescent, a. prismatic, nacreous.
iris, n. flower-de-luce, fleur-de-lis, [flag].
Irish, a. Hibernian.
Irishman, n. Hibernian, Milesian, Teague, Pat, Paddy.
irons, n. pl. fetters, chains, handcuffs, shackles, manacles, hampers, gyves.
ironworker's pneumonia. siderosis.
irrecoverable, a. irretrievable.
irregular, a. inconformable, [abnormal], [anomalous], exceptional, unsymmetrical, [unusual], erose, baroque, aberrant.
irregularity, n. inconformableness, [abnormality], asymmetry, [anomaly], [aberration], intermittency.
irreligious, a. [ungodly], impious, [godless], [sacrilegious], blasphemous, [profane].
irresolute, a. [wavering], [vacillating], [inconstant], [fickle], [double-minded].
irresolution, n. [indecision], [vacillation], [inconstancy], [fickleness].
irresponsible, a. [unaccountable], [unanswerable], [unreliable].
irritable, a. irascible, [fretful], [spleeny], [choleric], [petulant], [fiery], [captious], splenetic.
irritate, v. [intensify], [stimulate]; [provoke], [vex], [annoy], [offend], [chafe].
isinglass, n. fishglue, ichthyocol, ichthyocolla; mica; carlock.
island, n. isle, eyot, holm, islet; atoll. Associated words: insular, insularity, archipelago, lagoon, [coral], maroon, marooner.
isolate, v. insulate, segregate, dissociate, [detach], [separate].
isolated, a. insulated, [separate], [solitary], segregated, [sporadic].
isolation, n. insulation, segregation; loneliness, [solitude].
issue, v. [gush], disembogue; sally forth, debouch; proceed, emanate, ensue, [follow], [result].
Italian laborers. Associated word: padrone.
Italian paste. macaroni, vermicelli.
itch, n. psora, scabies; prurigo; sycosis ([barber's itch]); [eczema]; pruriency.
itching, a. tingling, prurient.
ivory, n. Associated words: eburnean, eburnine, eburin, eburnification, eburnation.
ivy, n. Associated words: hederaceous, hederal, hederic, hederiferous, hederose.