ICHTHYOLOGY-ITINERANT Flashcards by Yoonhee Ha | Brainscape

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ichthyology

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study of fish

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icon

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a statue or idol

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iconoclast

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a rebel; one who breaks with tradition

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idealist

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one with very high standards

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idiosyncrasy

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a peculiar personality trait

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idolatry

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excessive or blind adoration; worship of idols

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idyllic

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charmingly simple or poetic

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igneous

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pertaining to fire

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ignoble

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dishonorable

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ignominious

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shameful; disgraceful

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ignoramus

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a stupid person

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ilk

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type; sort; kind

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illicit

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unlawful; illegal

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illiterate

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uneducated

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illumine

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to brighten; to inspire

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illusion

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fake impression

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illustrious

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distinguished; bright

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imbibe

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to drink; to absorb

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imbroglio

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a difficult or confusing situation

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imbue

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to fill completely; to penetrate

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immaculate

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spotless; pure

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imminent

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likely to happen; threatening

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immolate

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to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire

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immortal

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not subject to death

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immunity

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freedom from disease

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immutable

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unchangeable

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impair

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to weaken; to cause to become worse

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impale

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to pierce with a sharp stake through the body

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impalpable

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vague; not understandable

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impartial

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without prejudice

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impasse

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a dead-end; a problem without a solution

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impeach

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to accuse

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impeccable

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flawless; without fault

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impecunious

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without money; penniless

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impede

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to hinder; to obstruct

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impediment

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a barrier; an obstruction

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impel

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push into motion; urge

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impending

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likely to happen soon

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imperative

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extremely necessary

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imperious

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domineering; haughty

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impermeable

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not permitting passage

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impertinent

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rude; disrespectful

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imperturbable

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steady; calm

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impervious

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not capable of being affected; hardened

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impetuous

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acting without thought; impulsive

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impetus

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a stimulus; a moving force

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impinge

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to strike; to collide; to encroach