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To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or set of rules; to encroach upon someone's rights or privileges.
“The company was sued for infringing on the patent held by its competitor.”
A block of metal, such as gold or silver, that is cast in a shape suitable for storage and transportation.
“The central bank stored hundreds of gold ingots in its underground vault.”
To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
“He tried to ingratiate himself with the boss by constantly offering to work overtime.”
The essential, natural, and permanent quality of being morally upright, kind, or virtuous that is believed to exist within a person or entity from birth.
“Despite the harsh environment he grew up in, he never lost his belief in the inherent goodness of humanity.”
Things that are intrinsically or essentially connected to or contained within something else; essential characteristics or properties.
“The philosopher argued that the inherents of the system were inseparable from its core purpose.”
Capable of being passed down from parents to offspring genetically, or from a predecessor to a successor legally.
“Eye color is an inheritable trait determined by genetics.”
A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
“She danced with total freedom and no inhibition.”
The first distinct stage, period, or step in a process, development, or sequence of events.
“During the initial phase of the project, we will conduct extensive market research.”
The condition, state, or configuration of a system, project, or object at the very beginning of a process or observation period.
“The software logs the initial status of all connected hardware devices upon startup.”
To cause a process or action to begin; to set in motion.
“The government initiated a new program to improve public health.”
To drive or force a liquid, gas, or other substance into something, typically using a syringe and hollow needle.
“The nurse prepared to inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.”
Physical harm or damage to a person's body, often resulting from an accident or an attack.
“The soccer player was sidelined for three months with a knee injury.”
A narrow strip of water leading into the land from a larger body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.
“Their small boat sailed quietly into a secluded rocky inlet.”
A natural, inborn tendency, urge, or predisposition toward a particular behavior, attitude, or preference.
“Human beings possess an innate inclination toward social connection and cooperation.”
Situated inside or further towards the center of something.
“The inner sanctum of the temple was restricted to high priests.”