Difficult Words - I Flashcards
Iconoclast
a person who attacks orcriticizescherishedbeliefs or institutions.
Idealogy
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
“the ideology of democracy”
Idiosyncrasy
astrangeorunusualhabit, way ofbehaving, orfeaturethat someone or something has:
little idiosyncrasyShe oftencracksherknuckleswhen she’sspeaking- it’s one of her little idiosyncrasies.
Idyllic
like anidyll; extremely happy, peaceful, orpicturesque.
“an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting”
Ignominy
public shame or disgrace.
“the ignominy of being imprisoned”
Illicit
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
“illicit drugs”
Imminent
about to happen.
“they were in imminent danger of being swept away”
Immutable
unchangingover time or unable to be changed.
“an immutable fact”
Impartial
treating allrivalsor disputants equally.
“the minister cannot be impartial in the way that a judge would be”
Impeccable
in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
“he had impeccable manners”
Imperial
belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it
Impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through.
“an impervious layer of basaltic clay”
Unable to be affected by
Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
“she might live to rue this impetuous decision”
Impotent
unable to take effective action;helplessor powerless.
“he was seized with an impotent anger
Impugn
Call into question ,challenge
the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother”
Inane
lacking sense or meaning; silly.
“don’t badger people with inane questions”
Inaugurate
mark the beginning or first public use of (an organization or project) with a special event or ceremony.
“the museum was inaugurated on September 12”
Incandescent
full of strong emotion; passionate.
“she felt an incandescent love for life”
extremely angry.
“I am incandescent at the way I’ve been treated”
emittinglight as a result of being heated.
“plumes of incandescent liquid rock”
Incantation
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.
“an incantation to raise the dead”
Incense
a gum, spice, or other substance that isburnedfor the sweet smell it produces.
“the sharp lingering sweetness of incense
Incessant
continuing without pause orinterruption.
“the incessant beat of the music”
Incipient
beginning to happen or develop.
“he could feel incipient anger building up”
Incisive
(of a person or mental process)intelligentlyanalytical andclear-thinking.
“she was an incisive critic”
of an action) quick and direct.
“the most incisive move of a tight match”
Incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with thesurroundingsor other aspects of something.
“the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath”
