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intima
  • n  the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)
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intimacy
  • n  close or warm friendship
    the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy
  • n  a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  • n  a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
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intimation
  • n  an indirect suggestion
  • n  a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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intimidation
  • n  the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
  • n  the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
  • n  the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
  • n  a communication that makes you afraid to try something
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intolerance
  • n  impatience with annoyances
    his intolerance of interruptions
  • n  unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
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intonation
  • n  rise and fall of the voice pitch
  • n  singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
  • n  the act of singing in a monotonous tone
  • n  the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
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intonation pattern
  • n  intonations characteristic of questions and requests and statements
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intoxication
  • n  the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
  • n  a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
  • n  excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
    the intoxication of wealth and power
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intracapsular surgery
  • n  cataract surgery in which the entire lens is removed
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intracellular fluid
  • n  liquid contained inside the cell membranes (usually containing dissolved solutes)
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