Vocab 10 Flashcards
idolatry (n.)
the worship, attachment, or devotion of a physical object
ignoble (adj.)
characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
imminent (adj.)
ready to take place (generally something bad): happening soon
immolate (v.)
to offer in sacrifice especially by fire
immutable (adj.)
not capable of or susceptible to change
impair (v.)
to diminish in function, ability, or quality; to weaken
impale (v.)
to pierce with or as if with something pointed
impalpable (adj.)
incapable of being felt by touch; intangible
impecunious (adj.)
having very little or no money usually habitually
impediment (n.)
an impairment or hindrance
imperative (adj.)
essential or important
imperious (adj.)
marked by arrogant assurance
impinge (v.)
make an impression; infringe
impious (adj.)
not religious; lacking in reverence or proper respect
importune (v.)
to press or urge with troublesome persistence; annoy/beg
