Online English Vocabulary Flashcards for Prefix inter- Words

interact (verb) /ˌɪntərˈakt/
Definition: To engage with or communicate with others.
Example Sentence: "The students were encouraged to interact with each other during group activities."
Synonyms: collaborate; connect; contact; cooperate; interface; interplay
Opposite Meaning: ignore

intercede (verb) /ˌɪntərˈsid/
Definition: To intervene on behalf of someone else in order to try and resolve a conflict or dispute.
Example Sentence: "The diplomat has been trying to intercede in the conflict between the two countries."
Synonyms: arbitrate; interfere; interpose; intrude; meddle; mediate
Opposite Meaning: ignore

intercept (verb) /ˌɪntəˈsɛpt/
Definition: To stop, interrupt, or seize something that is in motion or on its way to a destination.
Example Sentence: "The police planned to intercept the stolen goods at the border."
Synonyms: ambush; arrest; block; capture; catch; deflect
Opposite Meaning: miss

interchange (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
Definition: To exchange or swap something with another.
Example Sentence: "The actors interchange roles during rehearsals to gain a better understanding of the characters."
Synonyms: alternate; convert; exchange; modify; replace; rotate
Opposite Meaning: retain

interdict (noun) /ˈɪntədɪkt/
Definition: An authoritative prohibition, ban or decree that prohibits or prevents certain actions, behaviors, or practices.
Example Sentence: "The interdict was placed on the use of fireworks in residential areas."
Synonyms: edict; embargo; injunction; interdiction; order; proscription
Opposite Meaning: permission

interdisciplinary (adjective) /ˌɪn tərˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i/
Definition: Integrating or interacting between different academic or professional disciplines, fields of study, or areas of expertise.
Example Sentence: "The research project required an interdisciplinary team with expertise in biology, engineering, and computer science."
Synonyms: blended; collaborative; combined; fused; holistic; inclusive
Opposite Meaning: narrow

interface (noun) /ˈɪntəfeɪs/
Definition: A point of interaction between two or more entities, typically between a human and a machine, or between two computer systems.
Example Sentence: "The new software has a user-friendly interface."
Synonyms: attachment; bond; connection; crossing; frontier; intersection
Opposite Meaning: disconnection

interfere (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
Definition: To involve or intervene in someone else's affairs, actions, or processes in a way that disrupts, hinders, or obstructs their normal course or desired outcome.
Example Sentence: "Don't interfere with the cat while she's eating, or she might scratch you."
Synonyms: disrupt; disturb; encroach; hinder; impede; intervene
Opposite Meaning: ignore

interim (adjective) /ˈɪntərəm/
Definition: Temporary or intended to be used only for a short period of time.
Example Sentence: "We have appointed an interim manager while we search for a permanent replacement."
Synonyms: acting; caretaker; improvised; makeshift; provisional; stopgap
Opposite Meaning: permanent

interject (verb) /ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkt/
Definition: To interrupt a conversation, dialogue, or discourse with a brief and often spontaneous comment, remark, or statement.
Example Sentence: "He tried to interject into the conversation, but was repeatedly talked over."
Synonyms: add; infuse; inject; insert; insinuate; intercalate
Opposite Meaning: listen

interlace (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈleɪs
Definition: To weave or intertwine different elements or parts together to create a unified whole.
Example Sentence: "The author managed to interlace historical events with fiction in his novel."
Synonyms: braid; enlace; entwine; intertwine; intertwist; interweave
Opposite Meaning: separate

interlocutor (noun) /ɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/
Definition: A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue, typically as one of two or more people.
Example Sentence: "The interlocutor led the discussion with thought-provoking questions."
Synonyms: debater; interviewer; mediator; moderator; negotiator; questioner
Opposite Meaning: non-participant

interlope (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈloʊp/
Definition: To interfere or meddle in something without permission or proper authorization.
Example Sentence: "Curiosity led him to interlope into the mysterious abandoned mansion next door."
Synonyms: encroach; impede; impinge; infringe; intervene; intrude
Opposite Meaning: retreat

interlude (noun) /ˈɪntəl(j)uːd/
Definition: A short interval or period of time between two main events, actions, or parts of something, often serving as a break or interruption in the flow.
Example Sentence: "The interlude gave us a much-needed break from the tension of the play."
Synonyms: break; gap; hiatus; intermission; interval; lull
Opposite Meaning: continuation

intermediary (noun) /ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪəri/
Definition: A person or organization that acts as a go-between for two parties in order to facilitate communication or the exchange of goods or services.
Example Sentence: "The intermediary company was hired to manage the merger."
Synonyms: advisor; agent; broker; delegate; emissary; liaison
Opposite Meaning: opponent

interminable (adjective) /ɪnˈtɜr mə nə bəl/
Definition: Seemingly endless, or excessively long and tedious, often to the point of being never-ending or without a foreseeable end.
Example Sentence: "The movie's interminable running time made it difficult to stay engaged."
Synonyms: ceaseless; constant; continual; eternal; perpetual; unceasing
Opposite Meaning: brief

intermission (noun) /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃn/
Definition: A temporary break or pause in an ongoing activity, performance, event, or process.
Example Sentence: "The concert had a brief intermission for the musicians to take a break."
Synonyms: cessation; interlude; interruption; interval; lull; recess
Opposite Meaning: continuation

intermittent (adjective) /ˌɪntəˈmɪt(ə)nt/
Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals, pausing or ceasing temporarily before resuming.
Example Sentence: "The intermittent rain showers kept us from going outside."
Synonyms: alternating; irregular; occasional; periodic; recurrent; recurring
Opposite Meaning: constant

intern (noun) /ˈɪn tɜrn/
Definition: An individual who is in a temporary position within an organization, typically for the purpose of gaining practical experience or furthering their education in a specific field.
Example Sentence: "The intern shadowed the senior executive during important client meetings."
Synonyms: acolyte; apprentice; assistant; clerk; learner; novice
Opposite Meaning: expert

internment (noun) /ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/
Definition: The act of confining someone, usually a group of people, in a detention center or prison, often for a specified period of time.
Example Sentence: "The internment of prisoners of war was a common practice during World War II."
Synonyms: captivity; confinement; custody; detention; holding; imprisonment
Opposite Meaning: release

interpolate (verb) /ˌɪˈtɜrpəˌleɪt/
Definition: To insert something, such as a word, phrase, or passage, into a text or conversation where it was not originally present.
Example Sentence: "The researcher will interpolate the results of previous studies to form a hypothesis."
Synonyms: add; annex; append; embed; implant; include
Opposite Meaning: remove

interpose (verb) /ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/
Definition: To insert or place something between two things or people, or to intervene in a situation to change its course or outcome.
Example Sentence: "The moderator had to interpose himself to calm the heated argument."
Synonyms: intercede; interfere; interject; intrude; meddle; mediate
Opposite Meaning: ignore

interpret (verb) /ɪnˈtɜr prɪt/
Definition: To comprehend, understand, or explain the meaning or significance of something.
Example Sentence: "The therapist helps clients interpret their dreams to gain insight into their subconscious."
Synonyms: analyze; comprehend; construe; decipher; decode; deduce
Opposite Meaning: misunderstand

interrogate (verb) /ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/
Definition: To question or examine someone formally, typically in a police or legal setting.
Example Sentence: "The police are going to interrogate the man caught on the CCTV footage."
Synonyms: catechize; debate; examine; grill; heed; inquire
Opposite Meaning: answer

interrupt (verb) /ˌɪn təˈrʌpt/
Definition: To cause a temporary disruption or cessation of an ongoing activity, process, or conversation.
Example Sentence: "The student raised his hand to interrupt the lecture with a relevant point."
Synonyms: break; discontinue; disrupt; disturb; halt; hinder
Opposite Meaning: continue

intersect (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈsɛkt/
Definition: To cross paths or meet at a common point between two or more entities, typically represented by lines, paths, or objects in physical space.
Example Sentence: "The circles intersect at two points."
Synonyms: blend; coincide; connect; converge; cross; interconnect
Opposite Meaning: diverge

intersectionality (noun) /ˌɪn tərˌsɛk ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti/
Definition: The interconnected nature of various social categories, such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability, and how they intersect and interact to shape an individual's experiences, privileges, and disadvantages within society.
Example Sentence: "Intersectionality recognizes the interconnectedness of social identities and experiences."
Synonyms: complexity; convergence; crossroads; interconnectedness; interconnection; interdependence
Opposite Meaning: isolation

intersperse (verb) /ˌɪntəˈspəːs/
Definition: To scatter or distribute something throughout a space or period of time.
Example Sentence: "He likes to intersperse his speeches with humorous anecdotes."
Synonyms: incorporate; infuse; insert; interlace; intermingle; intermix
Opposite Meaning: concentrate

intertwine (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪn/
Definition: To interlace, entwine, or weave together distinct elements or entities to create a complex and interconnected whole.
Example Sentence: "The branches of the trees intertwine to form a natural canopy above the path."
Synonyms: braid; coil; entwine; interlace; interlock; intertwist
Opposite Meaning: separate

interval (noun) /ˈɪn tər vəl/
Definition: A defined period of time or space between two events, actions, or points.
Example Sentence: "The train arrives at regular intervals throughout the day."
Synonyms: break; distance; duration; gap; intermission; lapse
Opposite Meaning: continuity

intervene (verb) /ˌɪn tərˈvin/
Definition: To come between or involve oneself in a situation or conflict in order to influence its outcome or provide assistance.
Example Sentence: "The therapist decided to intervene in the couple's escalating argument."
Synonyms: arbitrate; intercede; interfere; interject; interpose; interrupt
Opposite Meaning: ignore