I (set 1) Flashcards by C L | Brainscape

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Ideology

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A system of social or political ideas

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Iconoclast

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One who attacks popular beliefs

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Idiosyncrasy

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Peculiarity; eccentricity

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Idyllic

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Charming in the rustic way; naturally peaceful

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Ignominy

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Deep disgrace

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Illicit

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Illegal; not permitted

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Imminent

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Just about to happen

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Immutable

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Unchangeable

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Impartial

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Fair; unbiased

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Impeccable

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Flawless; entirely without sin

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Imperial

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Like an emperor or an empire

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Impervious

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Impenetrable

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Impetuous

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Impulsive; extremely impatient

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Implement

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To carry out

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Impotent

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Powerless; hopeless

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Impugn

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To attack, especially the truth or integrity of something

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Inane

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Silly; senseless

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Inaugurate

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To begin officially

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Incandescent

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Brilliant; giving off heat or light

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Incantation

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A chant

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Incense

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To make angry

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Incessant

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Unceasing

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Incipient

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Beginning; emerging

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Incisive

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Cutting right to the heart of the matter

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Incongruous

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Not harmonious; not consistent; not appropriate

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Incorrigible

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Incapable of being reformed

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Increment

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An increase

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Indifferent

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Not caring one way or the other; apathetic