Week 10 of Vocab

. idolatry- excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object (noun)

When the people began to worship the statue, the priest accused them of idolatry.

2. ignoble- dishonorable, shameful (adj.)

Cheating on an exam is an ignoble way to get good grades.

3. imminent- likely to happen; threatening (adj.)

Syn: despicable, base

Although danger was imminent, the crew seemed quite relaxed.

4. immolate-to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire (verb)

Some Buddhist monks immolated themselves as their form of protest against the government's policies.

5. immutable-unchangeable, fixed (adj.)

Syn: enduring

The laws of nature are immutable.

6. impair-to weaken; to cause to become worse (verb)

Mothers used to say that reading in poor light could impair your vision.

7. impale-to pierce with a sharp stake through the body (verb)

With a sharp stick, the natives were able to impale a fish in the stream.

8. impalpable- unable to be felt, intangible (adj.)

The powder was so impalpable that no grit could be found.

9. impecunious-without money; penniless (adj.)

Although impecunious, his pride kept him from asking for help.

10. impediment-a barrier; obstruction (noun)

The supervisor wouldn't be an impediment to her advancement.

11. imperative-extremely necessary; vitally important (adj.)

It is imperative that you leave immediately.

12. imperious-domineering; haughty (adj.)

The judge pronounced his findings in an imperious voice.

13. impinge-to strike; to encroach (verb)

The new leash law was viewed by Mr. Jackson as impinging on his constitutional rights.

14. impious- disrespectful toward God (adj.)

Syn: profane

He considered laughing in church impious behavior.

15. importune-to persistently ask; to beg (verb)

John importuned his father, but could not get the car keys.

Root, Prefixes, Suffixes

16. im- / -in / -ir / -il not (immutable, impecunious)

17. -able - ability (impalpable)

Syn:damage: deteriorate

Ant: noble, glorious

Syn: impeding, close at hand Ant: distant, delayed

Ant: flexible, changeable

Ant:enhance

Syn: destitute, indigent

Syn: obstacle, hindrance

Ant: affluent

Ant: aid

Syn: overbearing; arrogant; masterful

Ant: submissive

Ant: devout, pious