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imperial

Short Definition : like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism

Definition
(noun) a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III
Synonyms : imperial beard
Definition
(noun) a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach Definition
(adj) relating to or associated with an empire
Example Sentence
  • imperial colony
  • the imperial gallon was standardized legally throughout the British Empire
Definition
(adj) of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures Definition
(adj) befitting or belonging to an emperor or empress
Example Sentence
  • imperial palace
Definition
(adj) belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
Synonyms : majestic purple regal royal
Example Sentence
  • golden age of imperial splendor
  • purple tyrant
  • regal attire
  • treated with royal acclaim
  • the royal carriage of a stag's head
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imperial - sounds like empire... like an emperor or related to empire

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Remember in Movie 3 IDIOTS, IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF ENGG. and that coll. was imperial of Dr Viru Sahastrabudhi (Virus)

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imperil

Short Definition : put in danger

Definition
(verb) pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example Sentence
  • The pollution is endangering the crops
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperil

IM+PERIL=PERIL sounds like PERISH...I'm goin to perish soon...which means I'm put in danger...

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IMPERIL= i will remember it as when we drink IMPERIAL BLUE WHISKY,we keeps us at RISK

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im(means no) peril is close to "perl",a very powerful coding language... so if we donnot use perl scripts we are putting our system in risk!

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well......imperil can be seen as " in peril " which means in danger............so the meaning of the word, endanger

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Imperil : im (Not) peril read it as pil. So if you are having sex without pill there are chances of girl becoming pregnant. So you are putting her in danger

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imperious

Short Definition : domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor

Definition
(adj) having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Example Sentence
  • some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
  • haughty aristocrats
  • his lordly manners were offensive
  • walked with a prideful swagger
  • very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
  • his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air
  • a more swaggering mood than usual
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperious

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imperial(emperor) imperial army wil be alway have "ghamand" so they aare arrogant,overpower

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I+M+PERIOUS(pari jaisi)....jo ladkiya sochti hain ki wo pari jaisi hain, wo ladkiya arrogant and domineering hoti hain.....

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remember imperious curse in harry potter!!it is used to command others to do something!!

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IMPERIOUS -> IMPERIAL

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every morning PERI-pona us. somwsuperior always expects lowers should bent in front of him

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pari to god:"though I M an indian PARI still i am going TO THE US.."; GOD TO PARI:"NOW THATS BEING IMPERVIOUS.."...:)

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sounds impervious >>> which means not affected by something, such people are unaffected by other people's emotions and are arrogant.

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Read imperious as = I'm + (all) empires. (statement alone is arrogant and domineering)

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impermeable

Short Definition : impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate

Definition
(adj) preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
Example Sentence
  • impermeable stone
  • an impermeable layer of scum
  • a coat impermeable to rain
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impermeable

im(no)+permeable(permission)that means no permission for seepage.

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Permeable membrane allows fluid to pass thru .... so 'impermeable' that does not allow through ...

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impersonal

Short Definition : not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization

Definition
(adj) not relating to or responsive to individual persons
Example Sentence
  • an impersonal corporation
  • an impersonal remark
Definition
(adj) having no personal preference
Synonyms : neutral
Example Sentence
  • impersonal criticism
  • a neutral observer
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impersonal

impersonal can be compared to impartial.. a person who maintains impersonal attitude is by all means impartial..:)

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impertinent

Short Definition : insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence

Definition
(adj) characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
Synonyms : irreverent pert saucy
Example Sentence
  • a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
Definition
(adj) not pertinent to the matter under consideration
Example Sentence
  • an issue extraneous to the debate
  • the price was immaterial
  • mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
Definition
(adj) improperly forward or bold
Example Sentence
  • don't be fresh with me
  • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
  • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
  • Don't get wise with me!
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impertinent

we its ending words "tinent" sounds like tenant-> so whena imperial owner talks to his tenant he doesnt give any respect...

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IMproPER tenant(tinent) are rude and insolent

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well... its jst the opp of Pertinent: relevant, related; appropriate, fitting

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I+M+PERT+INSOLENT...impertinent means rude hence the word itself tell us the meaning(pert,insolent means rude)

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its like a child not giving 'perk' chocolate to his elders...so disrespectful,insolent,impudent of him!

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when u pronounce this word rudely you will get the meaning .like imPHERtinent,MEANS RUDE.

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impertinent = im (not) + pertinent. not from common teritory.

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impertinent - mostly in india husbands(parti)are bold and rude

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imperturbable

Short Definition : unshakably calm; placid

Definition
(adj) not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
Synonyms : unflappable
Example Sentence
  • hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
  • an imperturbable self-possession
  • unflappable in a crisis
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperturbable

imperturbabble--im + pertur (like tur tur) + babble ( just talking foolishly..). So, the person who never do any tur-tur and never babbles is a very cool, calm and peaceful guy.

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im-'not'+perturb(able), meaning not perturbed....so a person who is not perturbed stays calm and placid.

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imperturbable- im+perturbable. Perturb has a rhythm with Disturb. Imperturbable is a person whom u can't feel disturbed/upset easily- that's why he is always calm.

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imperturbable = imperturbare (old) = im- 'not' + per-'completely' + turbare (sounds like disturb)

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Im+Pester+Able.

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Im(Not) + per( permiable) + tub(turbulance) , so not prone to turbulance,so marked by extreme calm steadiness...

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Nothing that we could do to the imp in central park could perturb him, we were simply not able. The simple truth of the matter is that the imp in central park is imperturbable.

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i m :i am and im: no; per:person; tur:torture; bable: babble ; i am person not affected by torture or babble cuz i am calm

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impervious

Short Definition : impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism

Definition
(adj) not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
Synonyms : imperviable
Example Sentence
  • a material impervious to water
  • someone impervious to argument
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im(not)+pravesh(enter) so unpenetrable...

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"i m pervez(pervez musharraf)"...no matter wat u say, i won't be affected!!

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A pervert is trying to rape me. But I'm not scared. He won't be able to penetrate me, because I'm impervious - immuned to perverts.

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impervious = im-'not' + per-'completely' + vious 'via'[old] => not (completely via) => impossible to penetrate

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impervious; here,{pervious= perversion}, thus im-pervious= which cannot be perversed with therefore which cannot be damaged or penetrated

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IM = not + PERVIoUS = letting things through

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impetuous

Short Definition : violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision

Definition
(adj) characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Example Sentence
  • a hotheaded decision
  • liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
  • an impetuous display of spending and gambling
  • madcap escapades
Definition
(adj) marked by violent force
Example Sentence
  • impetuous heaving waves
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impetuous

im(not)-pet-tuo(to)-us...a dog which is not our pet will be very VIOLENT and RASH.

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im+petu => i am petu (in hindi which means who eats a lot), so if you don't give me enough food, i'll get violent,harsh, rough etc.

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sounds like impatient, an impatient person will be impetuous

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impetuous - imm+pet+u+ous means saying like "you are our pet", so the person will get violent and take hasty decision to beat you.

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Impetuous..I am Piitu (Hindi for Beat) uous = use (him)..That means I will beat him...Who says that?? One who is very violent..

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IMPETUS = impulse. Impulsive decisions are IMPETUOUS.

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IM(not) petuous(pet)...an animal which is not pet is rash...

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Impet ~ Impact uous means "full of" Full of Impact, very forceful

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IMPET--> impatience.. hence violent and rash

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ek petu admi ne kaha "I AM NOT PETU".. the way he said is so violent,

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IMPetuous -- IMPulse; reacting without thought

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impetuous,without thinking for sudden impact of somthing.doing things is rashly way

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impetus

Short Definition : moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse

Definition
(noun) a force that moves something along
Synonyms : drift impulsion
Definition
(noun) the act of applying force suddenly
Synonyms : impulse impulsion
Example Sentence
  • the impulse knocked him over
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impetus

sounds like fetus which is an unborn baby... so at time of delivery a moving force(impetus) makes it easier for the mother to give birth...

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impetus=im+pet+us.....IM a PET in de US.such a statement would stimulate anyone

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impet(impact) + us : Impulsion will always have an impact (on) us

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IMPETUS is the opposite of IMPEDIMENT.

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sudden INPUT

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concentrate on PET...we have PT (playing time) or PET periods in school thts a stimulus or a moving force (imPETus) tht encourages students to go out n play

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ComPETing with US is a bit difficult for any country, as it has a strong military FORCE.

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impetus: something that beat-us with force

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impetus,impact on us,think like that when we go to us what would be impact on us it will encourage our process of growth.

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