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unchangeable, invariable
"The immutable fact is that the sun creates our day-light." |
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blocked path, dilemma with no solution
"The impasse did not allow us to proceed." |
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showing no emotion
"The impassive person did not care at all." |
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poor, having no mercy
"The impecunious homeless person is always begging for money." |
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arrogantly self-assured, domineering, overbearing
"The imperious dictator did not allow anyone to undermine his authority." |
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rude, improperly forward and bold; not pertinent
"The impertinent of a child commanding his elders." |
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impossible to penetrate; incapable of being affected
"The impervious monk would not let concern penetrate his concentration." |
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quick to act without thinking
"The impetutous teen acts only on instinct; he must be more fastiduous." |
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to involve in a crime, incriminate
"He is implicated in the crime for abeting the criminal." |
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unwise
"It is impolitic for you to not learn this word." |
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to ask repeatedly, beg
"Susan B Anthony importuned for equal rights for women." |
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dignified, grand
"The imposing count was admired by everyone." |
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curse
"The witch will make an imprecation for you never to enjoy yourself again." |
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totally safe from attack; able to resist defeat
"The impregnable fortress will be safe from any adversary." |
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without planning or foresight, negligent
"The improvident person did not plan for the future at all - now he is in debt." |
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unwise
"It's imprudent to steal from everyone." - impolitic |
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arrogant and rude
"The impudent American was disliked by many people." |
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to call into question, attack verbally
"We should impugn these claims because the reasoning is not sound." |
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foolish, silly, lacking significance
"The inane child foolishly babbled." |
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shining brightly
"The incadescent statue shone brightly." |
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blood-red in color
"The floors are still incarnadine after 3 months have passed since the murder." |
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having bodily form
"A villian who is evil incarnate." |
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combustible, flammable, burning easily
"The incendiary nature of these coals doesnt require lighter fluid." |
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to infuriate, enrage
"Please don't incense him any more, he's already quite vicious." |
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beginning to exist or appear; initial in stage
"detecting incipient tumors; an incipient personnel problem" |
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