| imperial3 |
a gold coin formerly minted in Russia worth ten, and later fifteen, rubles. |
| imperial gallon |
a British unit of capacity equal to 1.2 U.S. gallons or 4.546 liters. |
| imperialism |
the policy of extending the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political dominance. [3 definitions] |
| imperialistic |
of or pertaining to the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political domination. [2 definitions] |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| imperious |
like or in the manner of an absolute ruler in expecting obedience; domineering. [2 definitions] |
| imperishable |
not subject to death, destruction, or decay; lasting. |
| impermanent |
not permanent or lasting. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| impermissible |
not to be permitted; unallowable. |
| impersonal |
without reference or connection to any person. [5 definitions] |
| impersonalize |
to make impersonal. |
| impersonate |
to act or assume the character of; pretend to be (another real or fictitious person or type of person). |
| impertinence |
rudeness or insolence in action or speech. [3 definitions] |
| impertinent |
rude or impudent. [2 definitions] |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| impervious |
not allowing penetration or passage. [3 definitions] |
| impetigo |
an infectious skin disease, esp. among children, marked by pustules that erupt and form thick crusts, esp. on the face. |
| impetuosity |
the state or condition of being impetuous. [2 definitions] |
| impetuous |
sudden and impulsive. [2 definitions] |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. [2 definitions] |