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impenetrable

Short Definition : not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery

Definition
(adj) not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
Example Sentence
  • an impenetrable fortress
  • impenetrable rain forests
Definition
(adj) permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
Synonyms : dense heavy
Example Sentence
  • dense smoke
  • heavy fog
  • impenetrable gloom
Definition
(adj) impossible to understand
Example Sentence
  • impenetrable jargon
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impenetrable

impenetrable > im(not)+enetr(enter)+able, not able to be entered

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impenitent

Short Definition : not repentant

Definition
(adj) not penitent or remorseful Definition
(adj) impervious to moral persuasion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impenitent

penny penny tent banane mein chali gayi phir bhi repent nahi karunga.

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Im - not, penitent - penetence or repenting. Someone who is impenitent does not do penetence after confession.

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impenitent=i+m+peni+tent...imagine your house tenent saying to you that.."I M not going to pay u a single penny for this month.."i tried to make him understand but HE WASNT SORRY/NOT REPENTANT and hence i had to file a complaint

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Even you don't have a single penny(impenitent) don't ever repent.

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IM(not)+REPENTANT.....not repentant hence impenitent

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a penetentiary is a prison, where prisoners penetent or repent. So impenenitent means who doesnt repent

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Im(not)+Peni(willing get penanlized for wrong doing)+tent = impenitent

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imperative

Short Definition : absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done

Definition
(noun) a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior Definition
(noun) some duty that is essential and urgent Definition
(adj) requiring attention or action
Example Sentence
  • as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
  • requests that grew more and more imperative
Definition
(adj) relating to verbs in the imperative mood
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperative

you have to attend your "important r(el)ative "...nd tht meeting is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY and IMPORTANT

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if we divide it looks like impe(important)+rative(sounds like native)....so indian government has released a IMPORTANT notice to all its NATIVES.

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Imperative = Imp(Important) + erative(Native). As an important native/citizen it is "Absolutely necessary & critically important" for you to vote for your nation! :)

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IMP+eRATE+(f)IVE-> if the run RATE is below fIVE then we shoud immediately take ACTION by hittin some quick boundaries..etc

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imperceptible

Short Definition : unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable

Definition
(adj) impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
Synonyms : unperceivable
Example Sentence
  • an imperceptible drop in temperature
  • an imperceptible nod
  • color is unperceivable to the touch
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperceptible

Perceive= To Become Aware of.. IM(n0t)+Perceptible .. is to be unaware.. or unnoticed.

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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
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperial

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

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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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