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3.18.GRE.I1
3.18.GRE.I1
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03/18/2009
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ichthylogy [ik-thee-ol-uh-jee]
 Definition
study of fish
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icon
 Definition
religious image; idol
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*iconoclastic
 Definition
attacking cherished traditions
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ideology
 Definition
system of ideas, characteristics of a group or culture
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idiom
 Definition
expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words
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idiosyncrasy
 Definition
individual trait, usually odd
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*idolatry
 Definition
worship of idols; excessive admiration
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idyllic
 Definition
charmingly carefree; simple
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igneous
 Definition
produced by fire; volcanic
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ignoble [ig-noh-buhl]
 Definition
unoworthy; not noble
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ignominy
 Definition
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor
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illicit
 Definition
illegal
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illimitable [i-lim-i-tuh-buhl]
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infinite
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illuminate
 Definition
brighten; clear up or make understandable
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illusion
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misleading vision
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illusive
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deceiving
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illusory
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deceptive; not real
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imbecility
 Definition
weakness of mind
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imbibe
 Definition
soak up; absorb
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imbroglio
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complicated situation; painful misunderstanding
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imbue
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saturate
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immolate
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offer as a sacrifice
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immune
 Definition
resistant to; free or exempt
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immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement
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immutable
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unchangeable
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impair
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injure; hurt
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impale
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pierce
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impalpable
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imperceptible; intangible
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impartial
 Definition
not biased; fair
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impasse (im-pass)
 Definition
no escape
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