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The Radu Spelling Words of the Week

antisocial (ăn'tē-sō'shəl)

adj.

Shunning the society of others; not sociable.
Hostile to or disruptive of the established social order; marked by or engaging in behavior that violates accepted mores: gangs engaging in vandalism and other antisocial behavior.

Antiseptic

An antiseptic is a substance which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms. For practical purposes, antiseptics are routinely thought of as topical agents, for application to skin, mucous membranes, and inanimate objects, although a formal definition includes agents which are used internally, such as the urinary tract antiseptics.

international (ĭn'tər-năsh'ə-nəl)

adj. (Abbr. int. or intl.)

Of, relating to, or involving two or more nations: an international commission; international affairs.
Extending across or transcending national boundaries: international fame.

interfere (ĭn'tər-fîr')

intr.v., -fered, -fer·ing, -feres.

To be or create a hindrance or obstacle: loud talking that interfered with the other patrons' conversations; assistance that only interfered.
Sports. To perform an act of interference.
To intervene or intrude in the affairs of others; meddle.

intramural (ĭn'trə-myʊr'əl)

adj.

Existing or carried on within the bounds of an institution, especially a school: intramural athletics.
Anatomy. Occurring or situated within the wall of a cavity or organ.

intervene (ĭn'tər-vēn')

v., -vened, -ven·ing, -venes.

To come, appear, or lie between two things: You can't see the lake from there because the house intervenes.
To come or occur between two periods or points of time: A year intervened between the two dynasties.

intercept (ĭn'tər-sĕpt')

v., -cept·ed, -cept·ing, -cepts.

To stop, deflect, or interrupt the progress or intended course of: intercepted me with a message as I was leaving.
Sports.
1. To gain possession of (an opponent's pass), as in football or basketball.
2. To gain possession of a pass made by (an opponent), especially in football.

prologue (prō'lôg', -lŏg')

An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.
An introduction or introductory chapter, as to a novel.
An introductory act, event, or period.

proclaim (prō-klām', prə-)

v., -claimed, -claim·ing, -claims.

To announce officially and publicly; declare. See synonyms at announce.
To indicate conspicuously; make plain: wearing a button that proclaimed my choice for president.
To praise; extol.

intravenous (ĭn'trə-vē'nəs)

adj. (Abbr. IV)

Within or administered into a vein.

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