Word List 24 Flashcards
Imbroglio (n)
complicated situation; painful of complex misunderstanding; entanglement
The humour of Shakespeare comedies often depends on cases of mistaken identity that involve the perplexed protagonists in one comic imbroglio after another
Immutable (adj)
unchangeable
All things change over time nothing is immutable
Impalpable (adj)
imperceptible; intangible
The ash is so fine that is impalpable to the touch but it can be seen as a fine layer covering the window ledge
Impassable (adj)
not able to be traveled or crossed
Impasse (n)
predicament from which there is no escape
In this impasse, all turned to prayer as their last hope
Impecunious (adj)
without money
Though Scrooge claimed he was too impecunious to give alms, he easily could have afforded to be charitable
Imperious (adj)
domineering
Impertinent (adj)
insolent; rude
Imperturbable (adj)
calm; placid
Wellington remained imperturbable and in full command of the situation
Impetus (adj)
violent; hasty; rash
Impiety (n)
irreverence; lack of respect for God
Impinge (v)
infringe; touch; collide with
Impolitic (adj)
not wise
I think it is impolitic to raise this issue at the present time because the public is too angry
Imponderable (adj)
difficult or impossible to measure
The effects of this war on the Persians would be imponderable
Importunate (adj)
urging; demanding
He tried to hide from the importunate creditors until his allowance arrived
