I Words

Question 1

A solid figure with twenty plane faces, especially equilateral triangular ones.

Answer 1

icosahedron

Question 2

Something deceptive or deluding.

Answer 2

ignis fatuus

Question 3

The art of Japanese flower arrangement, with formal display according to strict rules.

Answer 3

ikebana

Question 4

a 20th century movement in poetry advocating free verse and the expression of ideas and emotions through clear precise images.

Answer 4

imagism

Question 5

Unable to be upset or excited; calm.

Answer 5

imperturbable

Question 6

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

Answer 6

implication

Question 7

Defined as powerlessness revealed by an inability to act.

Answer 7

impuissance

Question 8

Away from or without the normal context or environment.

Answer 8

in vacuo

Question 9

Not conducive to success; unpromising.

Answer 9

inauspicious

Question 10

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

Answer 10

incantation

Question 11

Behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment.

Answer 11

indiscretion

Question 12

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Answer 12

indoctrination

Question 13

The act of constituting a beginning.

Answer 13

initiatory

Question 14

Having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate.

Answer 14

intemperate

Question 15

a Latin adverb meaning “in the meantime.”

Answer 15

interim

Question 16

Something endless (often used hyperbolically).

Answer 16

interminable

Question 17

To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.

Answer 17

inundate

Question 18

To give strength or energy to.

Answer 18

invigorate