Week 12 Flashcards
imprecation
A spoken curse
import
a commodity, article, or service brought in from abroad for sale
impregnable
so strongly made it cannot be broken into or taken by force
impropriety
a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or
modesty; improper language, behavior, or character
improvident
lacking prudent foresight, careless, wasteful
impugn
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of; call into question
inane
silly; senseless
incisive
cutting to the heart of the matter
incognito
having one’s true identity concealed
incontrovertible
not able to be “turned against” or disputed
increment
increasing unit
incumbent
presently holding a particular office or position;
required or obligatory; necessary to do something
indefatigable
never becoming tired
indict
to officially accuse of a crime
indifferent
apathetic