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To drink, absorb, or take in (liquid, knowledge, or ideas).
"She eagerly imbibed the wisdom of her teachers."
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
"The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution."
To stain, especially with blood.
"His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle."
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
"He became famous as an imitator of popular singers."
existing or operating within; inherent
"He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature."
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
"The tradition has been followed since time immemorial."
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
"Oil and water are immiscible liquids."
The state of being unable to move.
"After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs."
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
"He has an immoderate love for sweets."
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
"His immodest remarks offended the audience."
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
"The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty."
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
"The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building."
to confine or enclose someone against their will
"The prisoner was immured in a dark cell."
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
"The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere."
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
"The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear."
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
"There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room."
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
"Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions."
Having little or no money; poor.
"He grew up in an impecunious family."
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
"Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding."
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
"The criminal remained impenitent after the trial."
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
"Some human qualities are considered imperfectible."
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
"Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue."
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
"The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations."
Not permitted or allowed.
"Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace."
not able to be convinced or persuaded
"She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments."
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
"Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone."
Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
"He remained imperturbable even when faced with tough questions."
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
"His impetuosity often got him into trouble."
lack of respect for religion or sacred things
"The priest condemned the impiety of neglecting the temple rituals."
showing a lack of respect for God or religion
"It was considered impious to joke about sacred traditions."
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
"The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender."
Capable of being implied or suggested.
"The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context."
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
"It would be impolitic to criticize them openly."
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
"The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors."
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
"The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals."
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
"The child importuned his mother for a new toy."
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
"She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in."
The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others; deception or fraud.
"The imposture was discovered when the man failed to answer basic questions about his supposed identity."
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
"The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources."
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
"The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words."
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
"The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official."
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
"The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy."
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
"The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin."
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
"The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star."
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
"The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church."
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
"The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets."
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
"The politician was accused of financial impropriety."
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
"His improvidence led to financial difficulties."
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
"His improvident habits left him with no savings."
Lack of caution or good judgment.
"His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous."
