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46 Cards in this Set
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iconoclastic (adj.)
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pertaining to image breaking, or an attack on beliefs
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identity (n.)
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the condition of being oneself
-------------------------------- synonyms: individuality, character |
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idiosyncratic (adj.)
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belonging to one's particular character
-------------------------------- synonyms: peculiar, quirky |
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illusory (adj.)
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causing illusion, deceptive
-------------------------------- synonyms: misleading |
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immaterial (adj.)
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of no consequence; unimportant
-------------------------------- synonyms: irrelevant |
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impartial (adj.)
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not biased
-------------------------------- synonyms: fair, just |
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impecunious (adj.)
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having little or no money
-------------------------------- synonyms: poor, penniless |
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impede (v.)
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to stop or hinder progress
-------------------------------- synonyms: encumber |
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imperturbable (adj.)
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incapable of being upset or agitated
-------------------------------- synonyms: composed, unruffled |
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impetuous (adj.)
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having sudden or rash action
-------------------------------- synonyms: spontaneous |
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implacable (adj.)
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not to be appeased or pacified
-------------------------------- synonyms: adamant, relentless |
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implicate (v.)
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to show to also be involved, generally in crime
-------------------------------- synonyms: imply, involve |
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impose (v.)
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to establish as a requirement
-------------------------------- synonyms: dictate, enforce |
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improvise (v.)
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to compose, recite, or play on the spur of the moment
-------------------------------- synonyms: invent, extemporize |
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impudent (adj.)
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having or showing offensive boldness
-------------------------------- synonyms: impertinent, insolent |
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impugn (v.)
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to challenge as false
-------------------------------- synonyms: denounce |
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impulsive (adj.)
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done without thinking, swayed by emotional reasoning
-------------------------------- synonyms: spontaneous |
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incisive (adj.)
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remarkably clear and direct
-------------------------------- synonyms: sharp, keen |
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inclined (adj.)
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having a tendency
-------------------------------- synonyms: prone, likely |
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incongruous (adj.)
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out of place, unbecoming, or inappropriate
-------------------------------- synonyms: absurd, contradictory |
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inconsequential (adj.)
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of little or no importance
-------------------------------- synonyms: insignificant, trivial |
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incorporate (v.)
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to put into or introduce as an integral part
-------------------------------- synonyms: integrate |
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incorruptible (adj.)
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incapable of being morally corrupted
-------------------------------- synonyms: honest, honorable |
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indifference (adj.)
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having no interest or concern
-------------------------------- synonyms: uninterested |
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indignant (adj.)
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expressing strong displeasure at something offensive
-------------------------------- synonyms: resentful |
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indispensable (adj.)
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absolutely necessary
-------------------------------- synonyms: essential |
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indisputable (adj.)
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not subject to argument or dispute
-------------------------------- synonyms: uncontestable, undeniable |
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indulgent (adj.)
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to give in to a desire in an excess manner
-------------------------------- synonyms: lenient, giving |
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ineffable (adj.)
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incapable of being expressed in words
-------------------------------- synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable |
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inevitable (adj.)
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unable to be avoided
-------------------------------- synonyms: certain, necessary |
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ingenuous (adj.)
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sincere, truthful
-------------------------------- synonyms: honest, sincere |
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inherent (adj.)
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existing as an inseparable quality or element
-------------------------------- synonyms: intrinsic |
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inhibit (v.)
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to restrain or hinder
-------------------------------- synonyms: restrict |
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initiative (n.)
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an introductory act or step
-------------------------------- synonyms: action |
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innocuous (adj.)
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harmless or inoffensive
-------------------------------- synonyms: harmless, innocent |
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innovative (adj.)
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ahead of the times, like nothing ever seen
-------------------------------- synonyms: inventive, original |
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interminable (adj.)
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annoyingly long
-------------------------------- synonyms: never-ending |
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intrasingent (adj.)
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refusing to agree or compromise
-------------------------------- synonyms: inflexible, uncompromising |
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intrepid (adj.)
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resolutely fearless
-------------------------------- synonyms: courageous |
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intricate (adj.)
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complex
-------------------------------- synonyms: elaborate, difficult |
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intuition (n.)
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insight not depending on reason
-------------------------------- synonyms: hunch, impression |
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inured (v.)
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accustomed to hardship or difficulty
-------------------------------- synonyms: toughen, harden |
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invoke (v.)
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to call for or pray for
-------------------------------- synonyms: appeal, entreat |
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irate (adj.)
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extremely angry
-------------------------------- synonyms: enraged |
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ironic (adj.)
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opposite of what is intended or expected
-------------------------------- synonyms: satiric, incongruous |
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itinerant (adj.)
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traveling from place to place
-------------------------------- synonyms: roaming |
