ICHTHYOLOGY-ITINERANT Flashcards by Yoonhee Ha

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ichthyology

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study of fish

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icon

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a statue or idol

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iconoclast

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a rebel; one who breaks with tradition

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idealist

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one with very high standards

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idiosyncrasy

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a peculiar personality trait

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idolatry

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excessive or blind adoration; worship of idols

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idyllic

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charmingly simple or poetic

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igneous

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pertaining to fire

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ignoble

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dishonorable

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ignominious

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shameful; disgraceful

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ignoramus

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a stupid person

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ilk

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type; sort; kind

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illicit

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unlawful; illegal

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illiterate

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uneducated

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illumine

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to brighten; to inspire

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illusion

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fake impression

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illustrious

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distinguished; bright

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imbibe

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to drink; to absorb

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imbroglio

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a difficult or confusing situation

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imbue

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to fill completely; to penetrate

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immaculate

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spotless; pure

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imminent

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likely to happen; threatening

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immolate

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to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire

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immortal

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not subject to death

immunity

freedom from disease

immutable

unchangeable

impair

to weaken; to cause to become worse

impale

to pierce with a sharp stake through the body

impalpable

vague; not understandable

impartial

without prejudice

impasse

a dead-end; a problem without a solution

impeach

to accuse

impeccable

flawless; without fault

impecunious

without money; penniless

impede

to hinder; to obstruct

impediment

a barrier; an obstruction

impel

push into motion; urge

impending

likely to happen soon

imperative

extremely necessary

imperious

domineering; haughty

impermeable

not permitting passage

impertinent

rude; disrespectful

imperturbable

steady; calm

impervious

not capable of being affected; hardened

impetuous

acting without thought; impulsive

impetus

a stimulus; a moving force

impinge

to strike; to collide; to encroach