Card 261
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innumerable
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Definition: too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically)
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Card 262
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instigate
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Definition: 1) to bring about or initiate (an action or event), 2) (instigate someone to do something) incite someone to do something, especially something bad
Card 263
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instil
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Definition: 1) gradually, but firmly establish (an idea, feeling or attitude) in a person’s mind, so that it has a strong influence on this person's way of living, 2) put a substance into something in the form of liquid drops
Card 264
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insurmountable
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Definition: (especially of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be overcome
Card 265
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intercept
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Definition: to obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination
Card 266
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intermittent
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Definition: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
Card 267
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intricacies
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Definition: details, especially of an involved or perplexing subject
Card 268
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intricate
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Definition: complex or difficult to understand
Card 269
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intrusive
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Definition: causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
Card 270
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invoke
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Definition: 1) to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument, 2) to call earnestly for, 3) to call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration
Card 271
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involuntary
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Definition: against someone's will or done without conscious control
Card 272
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irrespective (of)
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Definition: not taking (something) into account; regardless of
Card 273
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irreverent
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Definition: not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things
Card 274
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irreversible
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Definition: no possibility of being changed
Card 275
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itinerary
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Definition: a detailed plan or route of a journey
Card 276
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jot
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Definition: to write (something) quickly
Card 277
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jump on the bandwagon
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Definition: to participate in something popular or a trend
Card 278
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juvenile
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Definition: psychologically and/or physically immature or underdeveloped
Card 279
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juxtaposition
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Definition: the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Card 280
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keep/hold sth at bay
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Definition: prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect
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