Glossary of 1,500 Common English Words
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intervene | ||
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to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve | ||
intestines | ||
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tubes through which food passes after it is broken down in the stomach; part of the intestines also remove solid wastes from the body | ||
invade | ||
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to enter an area or country by force with an army | ||
invent | ||
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to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something | ||
invest | ||
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to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money | ||
investigate | ||
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to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth | ||
invite | ||
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to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering | ||
involve | ||
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to take part in; to become a part of; to include | ||
iron | ||
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a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools | ||
island | ||
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a land area with water all around it | ||