I, J, K words Flashcards
iconoclastic
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs or values (maybe like heterodox)
illiberal
lacking tolerance, bigoted
illuminate
help to clarify or explain
imminent
about to happen or likely to happen very soon
immure
to confine within or as though within walls
shut in
immutable
not subject to change, unchanging or unachangeable
impartial
not biased or prejudiced, even handed or objective
impecunious
having little or no money
impediment
an obstacle or hindrance
impenetrable
impossible to understand
impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care
impetus
something that urges or impels, a driving force
impolitic
not showing good sense or judgement, unwise or injudicious
imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action
impudence
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful
inalienable
not subject to transfer, surrender or removal, especially one’s rights as a citizen
incendiary
tending to stir up conflict
incensed
very angry
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
inconsiderable
unimportant or insignificant