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Integral

(Adjective)

Meaning:Essential
Sounds Like:In_her_grow(th)
Imagine This:A science teacher is teaching her students about nutrition.She is using Katherine as an example,“It is essential in her growth to eat a balanced diet.Vitamins, proteins and fiber are good, and fat is bad.�
Remember This:For those math students who know what “integral� or “integration� are, you know it is an essential part of Calculus!

Intermediary

(Noun)

Meaning:Mediator; go between person
Looks Like:Inter (in-between)_media (i.e., newspaper, book, music, TV)
Remember This:Books are considered an ‘inter-media’ because they deliver the story or message between the author to the reader.In other words, the book acts like a go between person telling the reader the author’s message.
Note:Intermediary can both be used as an adjective or noun.
Other Forms:Intermediary (adjective)
Connect With:Intermediary (adjective)

Intermittent

(Adjective)

Meaning:Ceasing for short periods and starting again; not continuously
Looks Like:Intermission
Imagine This:Intermissions often occur in long films, movies, operas, and theatre performances so that the audience can stretch their limbs, go to the washroom, or buy a snack.
Other Forms:Intermittently (adv.); Intermission (noun)

Intractable

(Adjective)

Meaning:Unmanageable; not easily controlled
Looks Like:In(not)_tractable(easily handled)
Imagine This:The wild horse was not tractable because of its unmanageable temper.
Other Forms:Intractability (noun); Intractably (adv.)

Intrinsic

(Adjective)

Meaning:Relating to the inner nature; inborn; built in
Looks Like:Interests
Imagine This::Since most people have their own built-in interests, it is difficult to change their thinking or way of doing things.
Other Forms:Intrinsically (adv.)