I (set 1) Flashcards
Ideology
A system of social or political ideas
Iconoclast
One who attacks popular beliefs
Idiosyncrasy
Peculiarity; eccentricity
Idyllic
Charming in the rustic way; naturally peaceful
Ignominy
Deep disgrace
Illicit
Illegal; not permitted
Imminent
Just about to happen
Immutable
Unchangeable
Impartial
Fair; unbiased
Impeccable
Flawless; entirely without sin
Imperial
Like an emperor or an empire
Impervious
Impenetrable
Impetuous
Impulsive; extremely impatient
Implement
To carry out
Impotent
Powerless; hopeless
Impugn
To attack, especially the truth or integrity of something
Inane
Silly; senseless
Inaugurate
To begin officially
Incandescent
Brilliant; giving off heat or light
Incantation
A chant
Incense
To make angry
Incessant
Unceasing
Incipient
Beginning; emerging
Incisive
Cutting right to the heart of the matter
Incongruous
Not harmonious; not consistent; not appropriate
Incorrigible
Incapable of being reformed
Increment
An increase
Indifferent
Not caring one way or the other; apathetic