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110 Cards in this Set
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interlocutor n.
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One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion
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interlude n.
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an action or event considered as coming between others of greater length
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intermediate adj.
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being in a middle place or degree or between extremes
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interminable adj.
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having no limit or end
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intermission n.
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a recess
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intermit v.
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to cause to cease temporarily
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intermittent adj.
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a temporary discontinuance
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interpolation n.
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verbal interference
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interpose v.
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to come between other things or persons
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interposition n.
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a coming between
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interpreter n.
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a person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreginer by oral translation
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interrogate v.
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to examine formally by questioning
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interrogative adj.
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having the nature or form of a question
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interrogatory n.
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a question or inquiry
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interrupt v.
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to stop while in progress
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intersect v.
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to cut through or into so as to divide
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intervale n.
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a low tract of land between hills, especially along a river
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intervene v.
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to interfere for some end
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intestacy n.
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the condition resulting from one's dying not having made a valid will
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intestine n.
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the part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the end
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intimacy n.
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close or confidential friendship
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intimidate v.
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to cause to become frightened
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intolerable adj.
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insufferaable
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intolerance n.
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inability or unwillingness to bear or endure
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intolerant adj.
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bigoted
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intoxicant n.
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anything that unduly exhilarates or excites
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intoxicate v.
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to make drunk
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intracellular adj.
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occurring or situated within a cell
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intramural adj.
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situated within the walls of a city
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intrepid adj.
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fearless and bold
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intimacy n.
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close or confidential friendship
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intimidate v.
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to cause to become frightened
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intolerable adj.
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insufferaable
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intolerance n.
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inability or unwillingness to bear or endure
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intolerant adj.
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bigoted
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intoxicant n.
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anything that unduly exhilarates or excites
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intoxicate v.
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to make drunk
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intracellular adj.
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occurring or situated within a cell
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intramural adj.
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situated within the walls of a city
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intrepid adj.
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fearless and bold
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intricacy n
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perplexity
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intricate adj.
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Difficult to follow or understand
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intrigue n.
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A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways.
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intrinsic adj
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inherent
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introductory adj.
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preliminary
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introgression n.
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entrance
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intromit v.
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to insert
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introspect v.
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to look into
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introspection n.
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the act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings
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introversion n.
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the act of turning or directing inward, physically or mentally
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introvert v.
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To turn within
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intrude v.
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To come in without leave or license
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intrusion n
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The act of entering without warrant or invitation; encroachment
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intuition n
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Instinctive knowledge or feeling
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inundate v.
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To fill with an overflowing abundance
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inundation n
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flood
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inure v.
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To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure.
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invalid adj
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Having no force, weight, or cogency.
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invalid n.
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one who is disabled by illness or inquiry
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invalidate v.
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to render of no force or effect
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invaluable adj.
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Exceedingly precious
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invariable adj
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unchangeable
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invasion n.
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Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass.
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invective n.
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An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach
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inveigh v.
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To utter vehement censure or invective
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inventive adj
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Quick at contrivance
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inverse adj.
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Contrary in tendency or direction
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inversion n.
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Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first
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invert v.
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To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction.
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investigator n.
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one who investigates
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invaluable adj.
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Exceedingly precious
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invariable adj
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unchangeable
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invasion n.
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Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass.
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invective n.
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An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach
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inveigh v.
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To utter vehement censure or invective
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inventive adj
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Quick at contrivance
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inverse adj.
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Contrary in tendency or direction
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inversion n.
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Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first
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invert v.
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To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction.
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investigator n.
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one who investigates
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investor n.
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one who invests money
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inveterate adj.
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Habitual.
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invidious adj
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showing or feeling envy
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invigorate v.
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to animate
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invincible adj.
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Not to be conquered, subdued, or overcome
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inviolable adj.
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Incapable of being injured or disturbed.
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invoke v.
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to call on for assistance or protection
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involuntary adj.
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unwilling
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involution n.
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complication
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involve v.
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To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively
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invulnerable adj.
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That can not be wounded or hurt.
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inwardly adv.
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With no outward manifestation
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iota n
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A small or insignificant mark or part.
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irascible adj
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prone to anger
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irate adj.
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moved to anger
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ire n.
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wrath
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iridescence n.
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a many colored appearance
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iridescent adj.
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exhibiting changing rainbow-colors due to the interference of the light
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irk v.
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To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue.
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irksome adj.
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wearisome
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irony n.
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Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment
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irradiance n
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luster
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irradiate v
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to render clear and intelligible
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irrational adj.
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Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding
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irreducible adj
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thta can on be lessened
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irrefragable adj
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That can not be refuted or disproved
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irrefrangible adj.
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That can not be broken or violated
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irrelevant adj
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inapplicable
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irreligious adj
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Indifferent or opposed to religion.
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irreparable adj.
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that can not be rectified or made amends for
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