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. |