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Intrusion

v.

impinge

Meaning: to impact, affect, make an impression 2. to encroach, infringe

Usage: The loud construction noise began to impinge on the students’ ability to concentrate.

v.

interject

Meaning: to insert between other things

Usage: During our conversation, the cab driver occasionally interjected his opinion.

adj.

officious

Meaning: offering one’s services when they are neither wanted nor needed

Usage: Brenda resented Allan’s officious behavior when he selected colors that might best improve her artwork.