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I:

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Thumb-ring finger=curled.

Pinky=extended.

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Ibuprofen:

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Fingerspell I-B.

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Ice:

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Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2:
“Freeze”.

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Ice skating:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms up with the fingers pointing outward. Move both hands side to side and away from you.

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Idea:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hand face you and place the pinky tip on the side of your forehead. Then pull the hand away from your forehead.
Notes: To say, “no idea” sign “none” + “idea”. A casual version of “idea” happens at the cheek.

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Idiot:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Put the side of the index finger against the middle of the forehead.

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If:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the pinky touch your cheek.

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Illustrate:

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Version 1: 
“Draw”. 
Version 2: 
“Show”. 
Version 3: 
“Explain”.
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Imagine:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the pinky finger against the side of your forehead. Pull the hand away from your forehead and move it bursts outwards. (You don’t move it outwards totally smoothly.

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Immerse:

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Dominant hand: 
V handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the hands side by side, but they are not touching. Move the dominant hand downwards, so it is by the bottom of the palm of the non-dominant hand heightwise.
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Immune:

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Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2:
“Prevent”.

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Impact:

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Dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky curled. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Tap the back of the dominant hand’s fingers against the non-dominant hand’s index finger.    
Notes: It also means “hit” and “occur”.
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Important:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the tips of the thumbs touch. Then separate the hands and move upwards in a semicircle so that the hands can touch again.

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Impossible:

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Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Tap the dominant hand against the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.
Notes: This sign is uncomfortable to me due to my ring finger sticking out. For inflection, shake your head no.

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Impressed:

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Dominant hand: 
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the tip of the dominant hand’s thumb against the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand. The back of the dominant hand should be up. Then, turn the dominant hand so that the palm faces you.
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Improve:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up, with the fingers pointing outward, and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand’s side on the non-dominant wrist and then move it past the non-dominant elbow.
Notes: Can show how slow/fast or big/small the improvement is by how long you make the sign and how far you move the dominant hand.

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In:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards (if they were fully extended). Then have the dominant hand go into the hole provided by the non-dominant hand.

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In charge:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand touch the dominant side’s shoulder.
Notes: It also means “boss”, “coach”, and “capital”.

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Increase:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand up and the back of the non-dominant hand up. Turn the dominant hand over so that the back is up and then rest it on top of the non-dominant hand.

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Incompetent:

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Dominant hand: 
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have the thumb of the dominant hand surrounded by the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the dominant hand so that the back faces you and extend the index-pinky fingers.
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Include:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the non-dominant hand up. Spin the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. As it spins, turn the index-pinky downward and place the thumb against the tips of the other fingers. Then put it inside the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “involve”. Making an exaggerated and fast movement can say “include everything”.

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Indecisive:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=over the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were turned upwards). Have the dominant hand on the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Rotate the dominant hand from side to side without moving the fingers.
Notes: It also means “vacillate” and “on the fence”.

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Indeed:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you.
Notes: It also means “actual”, “real”, “sure”, and “true”.

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Independent:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hand face you. Cross the arms over each other to make an X formation. The dominant hand should be on the inside (closer to you), and the non-dominant hand should be on the outside. Then pull the hands away from each other and turn the hands so that the backs face you.

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Inflection:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with the pinky pointing upwards. Shake the hand side to side. Make a pinched and upset-looking facial expression to distinguish from “insurance”.

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Inferior:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Have both hands in front of you with some space between them. Move the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “subordinate” and “under”.

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Influence:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: May repeat the sign two times. It also means “advice”, “advise”, “affected”, “counsel”, and “effect”.

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Inform:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the palms facing you and the fingers pointing upwards. Then move both hands towards you and extend and separate the fingers to say ‘let me know’. Move both hands outwards to say ‘let you know’.

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Information:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand against the side of your head and the non-dominant hand in front of you with the fingers pointing upwards. Then move both hands outward and then extend and separate the fingers.

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In front of:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand but then move the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand.

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Inhaler:

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Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the thumb against the tip of your mouth. Then move the index and middle finger up and down slightly.

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Inherit:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards if they were extended. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with some space between them. Then pull both hands closer to you.
Notes: The motion is like you are moving a big stack of money closer to you.

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Initiate:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=extended and against the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the index and middle fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand so that the palm faces you.
Notes: This motion is like when you start a car. It also means “begin” and “start”.

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Insensitive:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tip of the middle finger against the top side of your chest. Then move the hand outwards. Turn the hand so that the back of the hand faces you with the fingers pointing to the side.
Notes: With a facial expression that expresses you are uncomfortable. It also means “sensitive” with the proper context and facial expression.

Version 2: Tactless disregard for others’ feelings
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tip of the middle finger against the top side of your chest. Then move the hand outwards. Turn the hand over so that the back is facing you with the fingers pointing to the side.

Version 3:
“Feelings” + “none”.

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Inside body:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards (if they were fully extended). Have the non-dominant hand against the middle of your chest. Then have the dominant hand go into the hole provided by the non-dominant hand.

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Instant:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downward.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Bring both hands closer to you, turn down the index finger, extend the thumb and then move both hands upward.
Notes: It also means “quick” and “sudden”.

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Instructions:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing outward. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously.
Notes: It also means “describe” and “explain”.

38
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Insufficient funds:

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“Money” + “not enough”.

39
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Insult:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and then turn the dominant hand so that the index finger is pointing up and have the palm face you.
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Insurance:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with the pinky pointing upwards. Shake the hand side to side.

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Intense:

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Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
The pinky and thumb could be slightly curled as well.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the hand turned to the side and the thumb pointing to you. Move the hand quickly from side to side in front of your face.

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Intent:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Place the non-dominant hand near the middle of your chest and the index finger of the dominant hand against your nose. Then turn both hands into fists and bring the dominant hand down past the non-dominant hand as the non-dominant hand moves up a little bit.
Notes: It also means “mean” and “purpose”.

Version 2:
“Goal”.

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Interact:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s thumb point up and the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the thumb pointing downwards. Then spin both hands in a circle.
Notes: It also means to “associate with”, “hang out”, and “socialize”.

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Interest:

A 
Dominant hand: 
I handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the pinky side of the dominant hand on the palm. Have the pinky be pointing to the side. Then spin the hand in a circle on top of the non-dominant hand. 
Notes: This is for financial interest.
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Interesting:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm of the hands against your chest (with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand) and then move the hand away from you. The middle finger then turns downward. The middle finger then touches the tip of the thumb. All the other fingers stay extended.
Notes: This is the same sign as “like” but with both hands.

Version 2: 
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
Thumb=extended. 
Index=slightly curled. 
Middle-pinky=extended. 
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side (if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand to the side and higher the non-dominant hand. Bring both hands a little closer to you and have the tip of the thumb and index finger touch.
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Internet:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and not touching.
Middle=extended but turned downwards.
Orientation: Have both of the middle fingers touch. Then rotate the dominant hand side to side while still touching the middle finger of the non-dominant hand.

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Internship:

A 
Dominant hand: 
I handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb-pinky=curled. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand face you with the pinky pointing upwards. Run the bottom of the dominant hand across the non-dominant hand and then go back the other way.
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Interpret:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the tips of the thumb on each hand touch each other. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down without separating the hands.

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Interpretation:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the tips of the thumb on each hand touch each other. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Then, move the hands to the side and switch the hands’ positions.

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Interpreter:

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“Interpret” + “person”.

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Interrupt:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape with the thumb extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Quickly place the side of the pinky on the dominant hand on top of the dominant hand against the thumb of the non-dominant hand.

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Intersect:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms face you. Cross the index finger to make an X and have the back of the middle-pinky against each other.
Notes: For “intersect on”, have the back of the hands up and the dominant hand’s index finger perpendicular to the non-dominant hand’s index finger. It also means “conflict” and “contrast”.

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Intersection:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointed outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand on top of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.

54
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Introduction:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have each hand at its respective side of the chest. Then, move the hands closer to each other.

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Invent:

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Dominant hand: 
Number 4 handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the tip of the index finger against the side of your forehead. Then move the hand outwards in one movement. 
Notes: It also means “make up”.
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Invest:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Move both hands up and down asynchronously.
Notes: It also means “stocks”.

Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger and middle finger=slightly curled and separated. 
Ring and pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then lift the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand and move it outwards as well.    
Notes: Non-dominant hand not required.
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Investigate:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward and the back of the dominant hand up. Point the dominant index finger at the base of the non-dominant hand and then move to the fingertips. Then make that motion twice.
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Invite:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand palm up in front of you. Then pull the hand towards you.
Notes: It also means “hire” and “welcome”.

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Involve:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Non-dominant hand: 
O handshape. 
Orientation: Have the side of the non-dominant hand up. Spin the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. As it spins, turn the index-pinky downward and place the thumb against the tips of the other fingers. Then place it inside the non-dominant hand.     
Notes: It also means “include”.
60
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Iphone:

A

Fingerspell it.

61
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Irish/Ireland:

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Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then tap the index and middle finger of the dominant hand twice on the back of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “potato”.

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Island:

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Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Rub the side of the dominant hand’s pinky over the non-dominant hand in a circle.

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Italian:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Move the hand in a question mark formation. The back of the hand is up for the top part but then turns to the side after the curve.
Notes: I don’t know if this is for just Italian food or just someone being Italian genealogically as well.

64
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It is up to you:

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“Think” + “yourself”.

65
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Itself:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=resting on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=curled over the middle finger.
Orientation: For the non-dominant hand, have the side of the index finger face you. Then place the curled fingers of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger. The thumb of the dominant hand should be pointing towards the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: I think doing it with the non-dominant hand is the formal sign, but you can just use the dominant hand and point to whatever you are referring to. When you point with the dominant hand, it should be pointing to the “it” you are referring to.

66
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International

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: With both hands in a fist formation, go in a circle and then touch the dominant hand and be on top of the non-dominant hand.

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Its:

A 
Version 1: 
“Your”
Version 2:
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Orientation: 
Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Hit the palm of the dominant hand against the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
68
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Industry:

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Dominant hand: 
I handshape.  
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape or S handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up, and the back of the dominant hand face you. Hit the bottom of the palm of the dominant hand against the side of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand from side to side, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves.
69
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Idiom:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the pinky finger pointing upwards. Then turn both hands to the bent V handshape.

70
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Interview:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the pinky pointing upwards. Asynchronously move the hands back and forth.

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