| insect |
any of a group of small invertebrate animals that have segmented bodies, three pairs of legs, and usually one or two sets of wings. An insect's body is segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen. [3 definitions] |
| insecticide |
a substance used to kill insects. |
| insectivore |
an animal or plant that eats insects. [2 definitions] |
| insecure |
having insufficient protection; not safe or secure. [3 definitions] |
| insensitive |
lacking normal physical sensation or response. [2 definitions] |
| insert |
to put or cause to be put in, into, or within. [2 definitions] |
| inside |
in the inner part of; within. [9 definitions] |
| inside out |
reversed so that the inner surface is facing outward. [3 definitions] |
| insight |
the power of mind to grasp an essential meaning or truth. [2 definitions] |
| insignia |
a badge, button, emblem, or the like that indicates membership in a certain group. [2 definitions] |
| insignificant |
having no value, importance, or significance; trivial. [3 definitions] |
| insincere |
exhibiting false or dishonest feelings or opinions; hypocritical. |
| insist |
to be firm and unyielding about something (often fol. by "on"). [4 definitions] |
| insolent |
rude, arrogant, or offensively forward in speech or manner. |
| in someone's bad graces |
having the disfavor and disapproval of someone. |
| in someone's good graces |
having the favor and approval of someone. |
| insomnia |
difficulty in getting to sleep, esp. as a persistent problem. |
| inspect |
to look at very carefully, esp. to assess any damage or imperfection. [2 definitions] |
| inspection |
the act or an instance of inspecting. [2 definitions] |
| inspector |
one who inspects, often in an official capacity. [2 definitions] |
| inspiration |
a thing or person that motivates or uplifts; that which inspires. [4 definitions] |