Words starting in I Flashcards
ichthyology
study of fish
iconoclast
one who attacks common beliefs or institutions
idiosyncrasy
peculiar to one person, highly individualised
idolatrous
excessively worshipping one object or person
idyllic
charmingly simple or poetic
ignoble
dishonourable
ignominious
shameful, disgraceful
illicit
forbidden, not permitted
illustrious
distinguished, bright
imbroglio
an awkward situation
immutable
unchangeable
impassive
stoic, not susceptible to suffering
impeccable
flawless, exemplary
impecunious
poor, without money
imperious
commanding or domineering
impertinent
rude, insolent
imperturbable
calm, steady
impervious
incapable of being affected
impetuous
hastily done, rash
impinge
to strike, impact
implacable
incapable of being appeased or mitigated