Lesson 146
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Lesson 146 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#4351
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impertinent
/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/
adjective
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rude and showing a lack of respect
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It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

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rude, insolent, impudent, disrespectful
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respectful, polite, courteous
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impertinent question, impertinent remark, impertinent behavior
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#4352
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implicate
/ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/
verb
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implicated
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implicated
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implicates
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implicating
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To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
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The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.

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implicate in a crime

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To connect someone with a crime or illegal act.
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incriminate, involve, accuse, associate, link
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exonerate, absolve, clear
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implicate someone, implicate in scandal, implicate evidence
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#4353
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impliable
/ɪmˈplaɪəbl/
adjective
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Capable of being implied or suggested.
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The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.

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suggestive, inferable, implicit, interpretable
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explicit, clear
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impliable meaning, impliable statement, impliable context
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#4354
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implement
/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
verb
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implemented
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implemented
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implements
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implementing
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To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
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The government decided to implement new health policies.

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implement a plan

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To carry out a plan in practice.
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execute, apply, enforce, realize, perform
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neglect, ignore, abandon
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implement a policy, implement changes, implement strategy, implement decision
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#4355
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implausible
/ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/
adjective
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Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
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The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

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unlikely, unbelievable, doubtful, improbable, questionable
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plausible, believable, credible
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implausible explanation, implausible excuse, implausible claim
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#4356
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implacable
/ɪmˈplækəbl/
adjective
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unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
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The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

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relentless, unforgiving, merciless, unyielding, stubborn
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forgiving, merciful, kind
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implacable enemy, implacable hatred, implacable opposition
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#4357
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impious
/ˈɪmpɪəs/
adjective
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showing a lack of respect for God or religion
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It was considered impious to joke about sacred traditions.

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irreverent, ungodly, blasphemous, sacrilegious
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pious, devout, reverent
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impious act, impious remark, impious behavior
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#4358
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impinge
/ɪmˈpɪndʒ/
verb
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impinged
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impinged
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impinges
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impinging
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to have an effect or impact, especially a negative one; to intrude upon
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His loud music impinged on the neighbors’ peace.

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impinge on rights

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to intrude or infringe upon someone’s rights
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infringe, encroach, affect, intrude, disturb
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respect, avoid, preserve
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impinge on, impinge upon, impinge directly
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#4359
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impiety
/ɪmˈpaɪəti/
noun
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lack of respect for religion or sacred things
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The priest condemned the impiety of neglecting the temple rituals.

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irreverence, blasphemy, sacrilege, disrespect
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piety, reverence, devotion
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show impiety, act of impiety, religious impiety
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#4360
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impetus
/ˈɪmpɪtəs/
noun
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a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen or progress more quickly
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The new policy gave fresh impetus to the education reforms.

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stimulus, motivation, drive, boost, momentum
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hindrance, obstacle, deterrent
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provide impetus, give impetus, create impetus, main impetus
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#4361
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impetuous
/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
adjective
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Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive.
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She made an impetuous decision to quit her job.

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reckless, hasty, rash, impulsive
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cautious, careful, deliberate
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impetuous behavior, impetuous decision, impetuous action, impetuous youth
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impetuosity
/ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/
noun
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The quality of being rash or impulsive.
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His impetuosity often got him into trouble.

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rashness, recklessness, impulsiveness, hastiness
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caution, carefulness, prudence
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youthful impetuosity, display impetuosity, act with impetuosity
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#4363
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impervious
/ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
adjective
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Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
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The jacket is impervious to rain.

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resistant, unaffected, immune, sealed, waterproof
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vulnerable, exposed, penetrable
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impervious to criticism, impervious to water, impervious surface, impervious layer
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#4364
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imperturbable
/ɪmˈpɜːrtərbəbəl/
adjective
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Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
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He remained imperturbable even when faced with tough questions.

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calm, composed, serene, collected, unflappable
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agitated, nervous, excitable
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imperturbable manner, imperturbable calm, imperturbable expression, imperturbable face
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#4365
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imperturbability
/ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/
noun
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The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
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Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

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composure, calmness, equanimity, serenity, steadiness
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agitation, nervousness, restlessness
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remarkable imperturbability, display imperturbability, show imperturbability, maintain imperturbability
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#4366
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impending
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
adjective
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about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
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The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

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impending doom

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the sense that a terrible event is about to occur
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approaching, forthcoming, imminent, looming, near
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distant, remote, unlikely
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impending doom, impending disaster, impending crisis, impending danger
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#4367
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impertinence
/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/
noun
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lack of respect; rudeness
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The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

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rudeness, disrespect, insolence, impudence
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respect, politeness, courtesy
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show impertinence, shocked by impertinence
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#4368
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impersuadable
/ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/
adjective
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not able to be convinced or persuaded
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She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.

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stubborn, adamant, obstinate, unyielding
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persuadable, flexible, open-minded
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remain impersuadable, utterly impersuadable
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#4369
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impersonate
/ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/
verb
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impersonated
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impersonated
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impersonates
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impersonating
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to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
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He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.

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impersonate someone

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to copy someone's behavior, voice, or appearance
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imitate, mimic, pose as, copy
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differentiate, distinguish
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impersonate a celebrity, impersonate an officer, impersonate someone
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#4370
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impersonal
/ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/
adjective
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not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
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The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

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detached, objective, neutral, distant, cold
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personal, emotional, warm
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impersonal tone, impersonal manner, impersonal force, impersonal relationship
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#4371
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impermissible
/ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/
adjective
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Not permitted or allowed.
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Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.

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forbidden, prohibited, unacceptable, unlawful
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permissible, allowed, acceptable
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impermissible act, impermissible behavior, impermissible practice
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#4372
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impermeable
/ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/
adjective
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Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
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The container is made of impermeable plastic.

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watertight, impenetrable, sealed, nonporous
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permeable, porous, leaky
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impermeable layer, impermeable membrane, impermeable barrier, impermeable wall
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#4373
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imperious
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
adjective
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Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
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Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.

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imperious manner

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A commanding or arrogant way of behaving.
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arrogant, domineering, bossy, commanding, overbearing
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humble, modest, submissive
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imperious tone, imperious attitude, imperious command, imperious glance
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#4374
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imperil
/ɪmˈpɛrɪl/
verb
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imperiled
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imperiled
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imperils
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imperiling
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To put in danger or at risk.
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Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.

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endanger, jeopardize, threaten, risk, expose
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protect, safeguard, secure
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imperil safety, imperil future, imperil life, imperil progress
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#4375
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imperial
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
adjective
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Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
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The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

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imperial power

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The authority and influence held by an empire or emperor.
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royal, majestic, sovereign, regal, kingly
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common, ordinary, humble
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imperial power, imperial rule, imperial dynasty, imperial palace
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#4376
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imperfectible
/ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/
adjective
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Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
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Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.

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incomplete, flawed, unfinished, defective
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perfectible, improvable, perfect
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imperfectible nature, imperfectible system, imperfectible quality
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#4377
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imperceptible
/ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
adjective
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So slight, gradual, or subtle as to be not easily noticed or perceived.
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The change in his voice was almost imperceptible.

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subtle, faint, invisible, indistinguishable, minute
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obvious, perceptible, noticeable
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imperceptible change, imperceptible difference, imperceptible movement, almost imperceptible
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#4378
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imperative
/ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
adjective, noun
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Extremely important or urgent; an essential duty or command.
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It is imperative to wear a seatbelt while driving.

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moral imperative

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A duty or obligation based on ethical principles
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essential, crucial, urgent, vital, mandatory
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optional, unnecessary, trivial
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imperative need, imperative command, imperative duty, moral imperative
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#4379
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impenitent
/ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/
adjective
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Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
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The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

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unrepentant, remorseless, shameless, hardened
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penitent, remorseful, repentant
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impenitent sinner, impenitent attitude, impenitent smile
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#4380
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impenetrable
/ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/
adjective
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Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
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The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.

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impenetrable barrier

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Something impossible to get through or overcome
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inaccessible, unpassable, impervious, obscure, incomprehensible
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penetrable, understandable, clear
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impenetrable forest, impenetrable wall, impenetrable mystery, impenetrable defense
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