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Topic: Politics

intimidation

IPA: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone feel afraid or nervous, often through threats or force.

Example: The bully used intimidation to control the other students.

intolerance

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑlərəns/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot accept or endure something, often referring to a lack of acceptance for different beliefs, opinions, or behaviors. It can also refer to extreme sensitivity to certain substances, like food or medicine.

Example: Her intolerance to gluten made it difficult for her to enjoy many types of bread.

intractability

IPA: /ɪnˈtræktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈtræktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to manage, control, or deal with; stubbornness.

Example: The intractability of the problem made it hard for the team to find a solution.

intractable

IPA: /ɪnˈtræktəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈtræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is hard to control, manage, or change, often because it is stubborn or resistant.

Example: The intractable problem required a new approach to find a solution.

intransigeance

IPA: /ɪnˈtrænzɪɡəns/

KK: /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒəns/

noun

Definition: A refusal to change one's views or to agree about something; stubbornness in holding to a position.

Example: His intransigence during the negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.

intransigeant

IPA: /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to change one's views or to agree about something; stubborn or uncompromising.

Example: The intransigeant negotiator refused to make any concessions during the talks.

intransigence

IPA: /ɪnˈtræn.zɪdʒəns/

KK: /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of refusing to change your opinions or behavior, even when others try to persuade you.

Example: Her intransigence during the negotiations made it difficult to reach an agreement.

intransigent

IPA: /ɪnˈtræn.dʒənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtræn.dʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to change one's mind or position, especially in a stubborn way.

Example: The intransigent leader refused to negotiate with the opposing party.

intransigently

IPA: /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt.li/

KK: /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example: She intransigently refused to compromise on her principles during the negotiation.

intrastate

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/

KK: /ɪntrəˈsteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that happens or exists within the limits of a single state, rather than between different states.

Example: The intrastate commerce regulations apply only to businesses operating within the same state.

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