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haughty
scornfully superior; to have a superiority complex
supercilious
acts superior, snobbish, proud
contemptuous
showing contempt; scorn
patronizing
condescending
diffident
modest/shy because of lack of self confidence
unassuming
not arrogant, modest
unpretentious
not trying to impress others with their superiority; modest
obsequious
ready to obey like a servant/slave to gain one’s favor; excessively obedient
heinous
wicked or vile
diabolic
extremely cruel or evil (like the devil)
nefarious
wicked or criminal
abhorrent
causing disgust and loathing; repugnant
ignominy
public shame
disrepute
the state of having a bad public reputation
opprobrium
harsh criticism or censure
infamy
state of being well-known for a bad quality or deed
illicit
illegal
proscribed
forbid by law
contraband goods
items that are illegal to trade, purchase, carry, or produce
immaculate
perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; perfect
unsullied
not spoiled or made impure
impeccable
faultless, flawless; free or fault or blame
irreproachable
beyond criticism; faultless
immunity
exemption/protection from something, especially a disease
impunity
exemption from punishment, harm, or loss
immutable
unchanging over time, unable to be changed
resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
steadfast
dutifully firm and unwavering
impasse
situation where no progress is possible; dead end
impediment
a hindrance or obstacle
encumbrance
a burden or impediment
impervious
incapable of being penetrated or affected
implacable
unable to be pacified/soothed
unrelenting
not letting up in strength, severity, or determination (EX: unrelenting struggle)
inexorable
impossible to stop or prevent
obdurate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or actions; stubborn
implicit
implied, not plainly expressed
tacit
understood or implied without being stated
impugn
dispute the truth/honesty of, call into question
malign
evil in nature or effect
cast aspersions on
to criticize/make judgements about someone/thing
incarcerate
imprison or confine
incense
to make violently angry
incite
encourage or stir up violent/unlawful behavior
quixotic
exceedinly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
a pollyanna
an excessively cheerful or optimistic person
gargantuan
enormous
serendipity
things or events that happen by chance that benefit someone/cause happiness
utopian
modeled after the state of being perfect; idealistic
a ragamuffin
a person in ragged/dirty clothes (typically a child)
a red letter day
a memorable day; pleasantly noteworthy day
a red herring
clue or piece of information that is or is meant to be misleading/distracting
to paint the town red
to go out and enjoy oneself
in the red
going in debt; spending and owing more money than what is being earned
to roll out the red carpet
welcome an important guest
red flag
warning/signal of danger
inception
the beginning of something
commencement
a beginning or start
inauguration
beginning/introduction of a system, policy, or period
indigent
poor; needy
ingenious
clever, original, inventive
shrewd
having/showing good judgement; astute
astute
having the ability to make good judgements
pedestrian
lacking inspiration or excitement; dull
inherent
existing as a permanent/essential part of something
intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential
extrinsic
not part of the essential nature of someone or something; extraneous
innovation
something new; a change
instigate
stir up or initiate
foment
stir up (an undesirable or violent course of action)
quell
put an end to using force (usually a rebellion or disorder)
allay
diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, doubt)
pacify
quell the anger, excitement, or excitement of
insuperable
(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome
indomitable
impossible to defeat
intervene
come in between; to involve oneself in
intrepid
fearless and bold; adventurous
gallant
brave; heroic
stouthearted
courageous or determined
lionhearted
brave or determined
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness; lack of confidence
pusillanimous
lacking courage or resolution
inveigh
to protest, attack, or complain bitterly/in a forceful manner
berate
scold or criticize angrily
decry
publicly denounce; express scorn and disrespect for
lambaste
criticize harshly
irony
incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens
a backhanded compliment
a remark that is seemingly pleasant but could also be an insult
jeopardize
putting someone in a situation of harm, failure, or loss
double jeopardy
putting a person on trial for the same crime twice → this action is illegal
jettison
to throw overboard
judicious
having/showing good judgement or sense
sagacious
having good judgement; shrewd
sage
a wise/mature person with good judgement
justify
show to be right/just or reasonable
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