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imagism a literary movement of the early twentieth century, esp. among English and American poets, that emphasized the use of precise images, free verse, and everyday speech.
imago a sexually mature insect. [2 definitions]
imam the officiating leader of prayer in a Muslim mosque. [3 definitions]
imbalance the condition of lacking balance. [2 definitions]
imbecile a stupid person; fool. [4 definitions]
imbecility the state or condition of being an imbecile; feeble-mindedness. [2 definitions]
imbed variant of embed.
imbibe to take up or consume by drinking. [3 definitions]
imbricate overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. [3 definitions]
imbroglio a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel.
imbrue to wet or saturate with a stain, esp. of blood.
imbue to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. [2 definitions]
IMF abbreviation of "International Monetary Fund," an agency of the United Nations that promotes the stabilization of the world's currencies and maintains a monetary pool from which member nations can draw.
imit. abbreviation of "imitation."
imitable capable of being imitated.
imitate to follow the manner or pattern of; attempt to resemble; mimic. [2 definitions]
imitation the act or an instance of imitating. [4 definitions]
imitative tending to imitate or copy. [3 definitions]
immaculate free from any dirt or stain; completely clean. [3 definitions]
Immaculate Conception the Roman Catholic doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived and born free of original sin.
immaculately with perfect neatness or cleanliness.