Ichthyology Flashcards
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ichthyology
Short Definition : study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
Definition
(noun) the branch of zoology that studies fishes
ICHTHYOLOGY = ICKY-ology. Most girls won’t touch a fish because it feels and smells “ICKY”
iconoclastic
Short Definition : attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
Definition
(adj) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
Definition
(adj) destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited
icon = idol clash = fragments. So, one who destroys idols into pieces is iconoclast.
idiom
Short Definition : expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
(noun) a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Synonyms : parlance
(noun) the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
Synonyms : accent , dialect
(noun) the style of a particular artist or school or movement
Synonyms : artistic style
Example Sentence
an imaginative orchestral idiom
(noun) an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Synonyms : idiomatic expression , phrasal idiom , phrase , set phrase
idiosyncrasy
Short Definition : individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
কোনো লোকের চিন্তা , নিজস্ব ধরন , বিশেষ স্বভাব , প্রকৃতি বিশিষ্টতা , প্রকাশভঙ্গির বৈশিষ্ট্য
Definition
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms : foible , mannerism
idiots in sync with crazy…. they will be eccentric
Idle
Short Definition : not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
Definition
(noun) the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idolatry
Short Definition : worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
Definition
(noun) religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
Synonyms : cultism , devotion , veneration
Definition
(noun) the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God
Synonyms : idol worship
idyllic
Short Definition : charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
(adj) excellent and delightful in all respects
Example Sentence
an idyllic spot for a picnic
(adj) suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
sounds like idli…south indian dish…and its a very simple food.
igneous
Short Definition : produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
Definition
(adj) produced under conditions involving intense heat
Synonyms : pyrogenic , pyrogenous
(adj) produced by the action of fire or intense heat
Synonyms : eruptive
(adj) like or suggestive of fire
Synonyms : fiery
ignite is to fire. “ign” in general as a prefix refers to fire
Ignoble
Short Definition : unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed হীন-জাত , নীচ , ইতর
Definition
(adj) completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
(adj) not of the nobility
Synonyms : ungentle , untitled
igno(ignore)+ble(able)..so if something IS unworthy and not noble, ONE should be able to ignore them.
ignominy
Short Definition : deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
সুনামহানি , কলঙ্ক
Definition
(noun) a state of dishonor
Synonyms : disgrace , shame
ignominy = igno + mini; igno = ignorable why? because its mini = small so to ignore someone because s/he is small is shameful and dishonarable for that person so ignominy = deep disgrace.
ignore + miny(mini) >> the girl who wears mini’s, we have LEAST HONOR for that girl.
illicit
Short Definition : illegal
অবৈধ , নিষিদ্ধ , বে-আইনী
(adj) contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
Example Sentence
an illicit association with his secretary
(adj) contrary to or forbidden by law
Synonyms : illegitimate , outlaw , outlawed , unlawful
ill+cit(y) = If you want to do any ill to a city, thats ILLEGAL
illimitable
Short Definition : infinite; limitless
(adj) without limits in extent or size or quantity
Synonyms : limitless , measureless
il(not or un),a -ve prefix + limitable meaning unlimited i.e.infinite
illusion
Short Definition : misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
illusion = মায়া , মোহ , বিভ্রান্তি
ghastly illusion = অপচ্ছায়া
labour under an illusion = ভুল ধারণার বশবর্তী হয়ে থাকা
optical illusion = 1. যা চোখের ভ্রম ঘটায় 2. দৃষ্টিবিভ্রম
Definition
(noun) an erroneous mental representation
Synonyms : semblance
Definition
(noun) something many people believe that is false
Synonyms : fancy , fantasy , phantasy
Example Sentence
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
Definition
(noun) the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
Synonyms : delusion , head game
Definition
(noun) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Synonyms : conjuration , conjuring trick , deception , legerdemain , magic ,magic trick , thaumaturgy , trick
illusive
Short Definition : deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
মায়াময় (Adj.), প্রপঁচিত (Adj.), অলীক (Adj.), অসার (Adj.), মোহ (Adj.), মিথ্যা (Adj.), ভ্রান্ত (Adj.), বিভ্রমজনক (Adj.), ছলনাময় (Adj.), কপট (Adj.), প্রতারণাপূর্ণ (Adj.), অসাধ্য (Adj.), দু: সাধ্য (Adj.)
Definition
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusory
Example Sentence
- illusive hopes of finding a better job
illu+sive just like ilu(i love u)+shiv …. a girl told shiv this and later married a different person.
illusory
Short Definition : illusive; deceptive; not real
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusive
imbecility
Short Definition : weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
মানসিক জড়তা
(noun) retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
(noun) a stupid mistake
Synonyms : betise , folly , foolishness , stupidity
imbecility : break it up … i am be(being) silly … meaning silly , fool , stupid I was looking at a tall guy very tall guy and ridiculing him in princeton university, suddenly i realised I m be(ing) cility (silly)..:)
imbibe
Short Definition : drink in, পান করিয়া লওয়া , আত্মভূত করা , হজম করা
Definition
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms : absorb , draw , soak up , sop up , suck , suck up , take in , take up
(verb) take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonyms : assimilate
Definition
(verb) take in liquids
Synonyms : drink
Example Sentence
- The patient must drink several liters each day
- The children like to drink soda
Definition
(verb) receive into the mind and retain
Example Sentence
- Imbibe ethical principles
im+bibe…sounds like pipe…and u need a pipe to drink in sth…
imbroglio
Short Definition : complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
তালগোল-পাকান পিণ্ড , জট
(noun) an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
Synonyms : embroilment
(noun) a very embarrassing misunderstanding
Imbroglio = I+M+bro+gigolo = I am brother of a gigolo (বয়স্কা ধনবতী মহিলার রক্ষিত যুবক সঙ্গী, male prostitute).. which can be a very embarrassing or difficult situation.
imbue
Short Definition : saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings আদ্র করা , রঞ্জিত করা , অনুপ্রাণিত করা
Definition
(verb) spread or diffuse through
Synonyms : diffuse , interpenetrate , penetrate , permeate , pervade , riddle
(verb) fill, soak, or imbue totally
Synonyms : soak
(verb) suffuse with color
Synonyms : hue
imbue i m b(l)ue (color of water)= so in cartoon when some 1 soaked you in water u become blue and u say I M B(l)ue…:)
Immaculate
Short Definition : spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
(adj) completely neat and clean
Synonyms : speckless , spic , spic-and-span , spick , spick-and-span , spotless
(adj) free from stain or blemish
Synonyms : undefiled
(adj) without fault or error
Synonyms : faultless , impeccable
Mac was busy doing his project spotless; flawless; absolutely clean. So, he became late.”)
immolate
Short Definition : offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
Definition
(verb) offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
sounds like omelette(egg). A chicken is sacrified to satiate hunger.
immure
Short Definition : imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall কারাবদ্ধ করা , কয়েদ করা , নিজেকে অবরুদ্ধ করে রাখা
Definition
(verb) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Synonyms : gaol , imprison , incarcerate , jail , jug , lag , put away , put behind bars , remand
sounds like I M YOURS….please enclose me within the walls of your heart
Mure…. murir tin bus er vitor..uff i am just confined. :)
immutable
Short Definition : unchangeable
Definition
(adj) not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
Synonyms : changeless
mutation implies changes in genes etc. Therefore, it is im(non) + mutable ie cannot change
impair
