6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 25

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
intervene verb When we saw the errors we decided to intervene. come between two things
intimacy noun Intimacy between spouses is a good thing. close association, familiarity
intoxicant noun Power can act as a strong intoxicant. stimulate, excite
intricate adj. Intricate machinery needs to be handled carefully. many complex arranged elements
intrigue noun Intrigue can destroy confidence. secret or underhanded schemes
verb We are intrigued at how they managed to do that. aroused interest and curiosity
intrude verb I will not intrude into their private affairs. act without invitation, interfere
invert verb Some times we will invert the sentence. reverse the position
isthmus noun The isthmus of Panama became vital to transportation. narrow strip of land between two masses
ivy noun We planted ivy along our fence. a green climbing vine
jeer verb They began to jeer at the loser. to abuse vocally, taunt
jersey noun He wore a blue jersey and some jeans. soft plain-knitted fabric
jingle verb His keys jingled as he walked. make a tinkling metallic sound
noun We all can remember a funny jingle. catchy musical ad slogan
jostle verb The crowd jostled her as she boarded the bus. pushing, shoving others
joust verb The lawyer began to joust with the judge. personal competition between two people
verb The movie showed two knight jousting with lances. combat between two mounted men
judicial adj. The judicial system must be fair to all. court and law
junk noun One man's junk is another's treasure. discarded material
verb You need to junk that old car. discard as useless