Lesson 10 (with audio) Flashcards

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idolatry

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(noun) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object

When the people began to worship the statue, the priest accused them of idolatry.

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ignoble

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(adj.) dishonorable, shameful

Cheating on an exam is an ignoble way to get good grades.

  • syn: despicable, base*
  • ant: noble, glorious*
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imminent

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(adj.) likely to happen; threatening

Although danger was imminent, the crew seemed quite relaxed.

  • syn: impending, close at hand*
  • ant: distant, delayed*
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immolate

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(verb) to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire.

Some Buddhist monks immolated themselves as their form of protest against the government’s policies.

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immutable

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(adj.) unchangeable, fixed

The laws of nature are immutable.

  • syn: enduring*
  • ant: flexible, changeable*
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impair

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(verb) to weaken; to cause to become worse

Mothers used to say that reading in poor light could impair your vision.

  • syn: damage; deteriorate*
  • ant: enhance*
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impale

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(verb) to pierce with a sharp stake through the body

With a sharp stick, the natives were able to impale a fish in the stream.

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impalpable

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(adj.) unable to be felt, intangible

The powder was so impalpable that no grit could be found.

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impecunious

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(adj.) without money; penniless

Although impecunious, his pride kept him from asking for help.

  • syn: destitute, indigent*
  • ant: affluent, prosperous*
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impediment

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(noun) a barrier; obstruction

The supervisor wouldn’t be an impediment to her advancement.

  • syn: obstacle, hindrance*
  • ant: aid*
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imperative

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(adj.) extremely necessary; vitally important

It is imperative that you leave immediately.

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imperious

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(adj.) domineering; haughty

The judge pronounced his findings in an imperious voice.

  • syn: overbearing; arrogant; masterful*
  • ant: servile, submissive*
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impinge

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(verb) to strike; to encroach

The new leash law was viewed by Mr. Jackson as impinging on his constitutional rights.

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impious

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(adj.) disrespectful toward God

He considered laughing in church impious behavior.

  • syn: irreligious, profane*
  • ant: devout, pious*
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importune

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(verb) to persistently ask; to beg

John importuned his father, but could not get the car keys.

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