I-i Flashcards

(39 cards)

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Idiosyncrasy

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Eccentricity; peculiarity; quirk; foible

individual trait, usually peculiar in nature

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Idolatrous

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Blindly devoted

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Idyllic

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Serene. Pastoral. Unspoiled.

Charmingly carefree and simple.

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Ignominious

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Shameful. Dishonorable.

deeply disgraceful

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Immutable

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Static. Changeless. Unchangable

Not subject to change.

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Impassive

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Giving no sign of feeling

stoical. Phlegmatic. Expressionless. Imperturbable. Expressionless. Insensible

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Impecunious

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Penniless. Impoverished. Poor.

Having little or no money.

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Impermeable

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Not permitting passage through its substance

Impenetratable. Impervious.

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Imperiousness

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Overbearing in manner. Domineering attitude.

Arrogance. Lordliness.

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Imperturbable

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Serenity and composure characterized by

Unflustered. Unflappable. Cmposed. Calm.

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Impervious

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Invulnarable. Impenetrable.

Incapable of being damaged or distressed or being affected.

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Impetuous

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Mrked by impulsive forcefulness or haste

Violent. Hasty. Rash.

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Implacable

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Unable to be appeaedor placated

Merciless. Relentless. Inexorable. Unbnding.

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Importune

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Beg persistently

Solicit. Entreat. Urge

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Impregnable

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Incapable of being overcome by an assault

Unconqurable. Impenetrable. Invulnerable. Invincible

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Impugn

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Gainsay. Challange. Malign

Dispute or contradict ( often in an insulting way)

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Impunity

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Freedom from punishment or harm

Exemption. Immunity.

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Inchoate

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Not fully formed

Incipient. Rudimentary. Undeveloped.

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Incipient

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In an early stage

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Indefatigable

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Incapble of becoming tired

Tireless. Untiring. Inexhaustible. Unflagging.

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Indingent

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Extremely poor

Penurious. Destitute. Impecunious.

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Inert

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Lacking power to move

Immobile sluggish. Motionless. Still.

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Inexorable

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Unble to be moved or stopped.

Relentless. Unyielding. Implcable.

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Ingenuous

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Naive and trusting

Artless. Unsophisticated. Innocent.

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Innate
Existing from birth Inborn. Native. Natural. Inherent.
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Innocuousness
Quality of having little or no adverse effect. Inoffensive.insipidity. Innocence. Harmlessness.
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Insensible
Incapable of feeling.
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Insipid.
Lacking in flavor. Dull. Bland. Flavorness.
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Insularity
Narrow mindedness
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Intractable
Not easily ruled or manipulted. Stubborn. Unyielding. Obstinate. Obdurate. Unruly. Pig-headed.
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Intransigence
Refusal of ny compromise Stubbornness. Obstinacy. Extreme fitness. Obduracy.
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Intrepid
Exhibiting courage
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Inundate
Cover with water Submerge. Flood. Overwhelm.
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Inure
Become ccustomed tosomethi unpleasnt or unwelcome Harden; Habituate
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Invective
Verbal attack Abuse. Vituperation. Violent censure.
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Inveigle
Persuade or entice using flattery or cunning words. Beguile. Ensnare. Wheedle.
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Irascible
Possesing a hot temper Irritable; touchy; Testy; quick-tempered
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Irresolute
Uncertain how to act
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Itinerant
Wandering. Traveling. Roving. Character by traveling from place to place.