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knew about the intrigue he was carrying on with the duke's wife.
intrinsic adj. inherent, basic, fundamental, essential, proper,
elemental, organic, natural, native, inbred, congenital,
inherited, hereditary, innate, inborn, immanent, indwelling,
underlying, constitutional; real, true, actual, genuine: As no
painting has intrinsic worth, its value is arbitrary.
introduce v. 1 acquaint, present, make known: Sandy introduced Gerald
and Daphne to each other. 2 bring in or up, advance, present,
broach, put or set forth, put forward, suggest, offer, propose,
mention: It was she who introduced the issue of bacteria in
canned goods. 3 announce, present: Please introduce the next
speaker. 4 start, begin, originate, launch, establish, set up,
pioneer, initiate, usher in, institute, bring out or in, set up,
organize: When was paper money first introduced? 5 insert,
add, interpose, inject, put in, inject, interpolate: Why
introduce irrelevant matters into the discussion?
introductory
adj. 1 opening, prefatory, preliminary, preparatory, beginning,
inaugural, initial: His 'introductory' remarks lasted longer
than the speeches! 2 primary, basic, fundamental, elementary,
first, rudimentary: Take an introductory course before
enrolling for more advanced study.
intrude v. interfere, break in, interrupt, intervene, push in,
interpose, butt in, infringe, encroach, obtrude, Colloq horn in,
barge in: They want to be alone and you are intruding. Forgive
me for intruding into your conversation.
intruder n. 1 interloper, gatecrasher, uninvited guest, unwelcome
visitor; trespasser, encroacher, invader, infiltrator, squatter;
burglar, thief: The intruders were quickly expelled by the
guards. 2 meddler, busybody, Colloq snoop(er), Nosy Parker, US
kibitzer: You are an intruder into my private affairs.
intrusive adj. intruding, interfering, meddlesome, invasive, meddling,
prying, inquisitive, obtrusive, importunate, officious,
presumptuous, forward; unwelcome, uncalled-for, unwanted,
unsought, Colloq nosy, pushy, snoopy: He said he apologized if
he was being intrusive.