ICHTHYOLOGY-ITINERANT Flashcards
ichthyology
study of fish
icon
a statue or idol
iconoclast
a rebel; one who breaks with tradition
idealist
one with very high standards
idiosyncrasy
a peculiar personality trait
idolatry
excessive or blind adoration; worship of idols
idyllic
charmingly simple or poetic
igneous
pertaining to fire
ignoble
dishonorable
ignominious
shameful; disgraceful
ignoramus
a stupid person
ilk
type; sort; kind
illicit
unlawful; illegal
illiterate
uneducated
illumine
to brighten; to inspire
illusion
fake impression
illustrious
distinguished; bright
imbibe
to drink; to absorb
imbroglio
a difficult or confusing situation
imbue
to fill completely; to penetrate
immaculate
spotless; pure
imminent
likely to happen; threatening
immolate
to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire
immortal
not subject to death
immunity
freedom from disease
immutable
unchangeable
impair
to weaken; to cause to become worse
impale
to pierce with a sharp stake through the body
impalpable
vague; not understandable
impartial
without prejudice
impasse
a dead-end; a problem without a solution
impeach
to accuse
impeccable
flawless; without fault
impecunious
without money; penniless
impede
to hinder; to obstruct
impediment
a barrier; an obstruction
impel
push into motion; urge
impending
likely to happen soon
imperative
extremely necessary
imperious
domineering; haughty
impermeable
not permitting passage
impertinent
rude; disrespectful
imperturbable
steady; calm
impervious
not capable of being affected; hardened
impetuous
acting without thought; impulsive
impetus
a stimulus; a moving force
impinge
to strike; to collide; to encroach