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idle

Not working; avoiding work; lazy.

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igneous rock

(From the Greek word for fire) forms when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies. The molten rock originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface.

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immunologic functions

Production and action of cells that fight disease or infection.

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impaired

Being classified as weakened or damaged.

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impending

Is about to happen.

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impenetrable

Impossible to pass through or enter.

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indigenous breeds

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place, native

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indiscriminately

In a random manner; unsystematically.

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indistinguishable

Not being able to be identified as different or distinct.

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inexplicable

Unable to be explained or accounted for.

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infertility

The inability to conceive children or young.

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infestation

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically causing damage or disease

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innumerable

Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).

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insolvent

Being unable to pay debts owed.

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integral part

It is necessary to the completeness of the whole: This point

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