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Lesson Thirteen

Lesson Thirteen. English I. holocaust. Definition. Example. The peaceful village had been turned into a holocaust by the fire bombs. (n) a great or complete destruction of life (usually by fire). homily. Definition. Example.

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Lesson Thirteen

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  1. Lesson Thirteen English I

  2. holocaust Definition Example The peaceful village had been turned into a holocaust by the fire bombs. (n) a great or complete destruction of life (usually by fire)

  3. homily Definition Example “Sir,” I said, “I need food and clothes for these people, not a homily on patience.” (n) a sermon syn: tedious lecture

  4. hone Definition Example Before he went on a mission, he always honed his knife to a razor sharpness. (v) To sharpen ant: to dull

  5. hovel Definition Example The social worker looked with distaste at the dreary hovel in which the children were living. (n) a dirty, wretched living place ant: palace, mansion

  6. humane Definition Example The veterinarian told us that putting the injured horse to sleep was the only humane thing to do. (adj) kind, compassionate syn: tender, merciful, considerate ant: inhumane, cruel

  7. imbibe Definition Example The beer I imbibed on an empty stomach soon made me feel quite dizzy. (v) to drink (esp. alcoholic liquor) ant: abstain

  8. imbue Definition Example He was so imbued with his country’s ideals that he would gladly risk his life for them. (v) to fill completely syn: saturate, pervade

  9. immaculate Definition Example The rooms were as immaculate as the grounds surrounding the large estate. (adj) spotless syn: clean, pure ant: dirty, soiled, spotted

  10. impede Definition Example The car broken down in the middle of the road impeded the flow of traffic. (v) to hinder, obstruct syn: delay ant: aid, encourage

  11. impel Definition Example Impelled by hunger and thirst, the man staggered across the desert. (v) push into motion syn: urge, force, propel, drive ant: restrain

  12. impermeable Definition Example Because the map case was made of rubber, it was impermeable to water. (adj) not permitting passage (esp. of fluids) syn: impenetrable ant: permeable

  13. impertinent Definition Example The boy was suspended from school for his impertinent behavior. (adj) rude and disrespectful syn: impudent, insolent ant: polite, courteous

  14. imperturbable Definition Example The captain’s imperturbable manner had a quieting effect on his men. (adj) not easily excited, even under pressure syn: cool, steady, calm ant: excitable

  15. impervious Definition Example The wounded man seemed impervious to pain as he continued to move toward his enemy. (adj) not capable of being affected by syn: resistant ant: vulnerable

  16. impetuous Definition Example Impetuous behavior can be hazardous to your health. (adj) acting suddenly without thought syn: impulsive ant: planned, careful

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