Iconoclast-Inept Flashcards

(36 cards)

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Ideology

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A system of social or political ideas

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Iconoclast

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One who attacks popular beliefs or institutions

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Idiosyncrasy

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A peculiarity

An eccentricity

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Idyllic

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Charming in a rustic way

Naturally peaceful

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Ignominy

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Deep disgrace

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Illicit

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Illegal

Not permitted

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Immigrate

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To move permanently to a new country

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Imminent

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Just about to happen

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Immutable

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Unchangable

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Impartial

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Fair
Not favoring one side or another
Unbiased

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Impeccable

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Flawless

Entirely without sin

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Imperial

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Like an emperor or an empire

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Impervious

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Not allowing anything to pass through

Impenetrable

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Impetuous

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Impulsive

Extremely impatient

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Implement

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To carry out

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Impotent

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Powerless
Helpless
Unable to perform

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Impugn

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To attack, especially to attack the truth or integrity of something

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Inane

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Silly

Senseless

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Inaugurate

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To begin officially

To induct formally into office

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Incandescent

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Brilliant

Giving off heat or light

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Incantation

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A chant

The repetition of statements or phrases in a way reminiscent of a chant

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Incense

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To make very angry

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Incessant

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Incipient

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Beginning

Emerging

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Incisive
Cutting right to the heart of the matter
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Incongruous
Not harmonious Not consistent Not appropriate Not fitting in
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Incorrigible
Incapable of being reformed
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Increment
An increase | One in a series of increases
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Indifferent
Not caring one way or the other Apathetic Mediocre
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Indigenous
Native | Originating in that area
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Indigent
Poor
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Indignant
Angry, especially as a result of something unjust or unworthy Insulted
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Indolent
Lazy
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Indulgent
Lenient | Yielding to desire
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Ineffable
Incapable of being expressed or described
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Inept
Clumsy Incompetent Gauche