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Idolatry

(Noun)

Meaning:The worship of idols
Sounds Like:Idol_a_tree
Imagine This:The tree that saved the king during a flood has become widely worshipped as a god of peace.
Other Forms:Idolater (noun); Idolize (verb); Idolatrous (adj.)

Imbue

(Verb)

Meaning:To inspire with feelings or opinions
Sounds Like:I’m_blue
Imagine This:The president of the dye company who goes into the vat to test the color of the dye and shouted, “ I’m blue!�
Remember This:The setting sun imbuesthe sky with a red glow. The soldiers were imbued with patriotism.

Imminent

(Adjective)

Meaning:About to happen; coming soon
Looks Like:Immigrant
Imagine This:The immigrants who have taking all the steps in becoming Americans, are soon going to be citizens after swearing the oath the next day.
Other Forms:Imminently (adv.); Imminence (noun)

Immutable

(Adjective)

Meaning:Unable to change
Remember This:Im –→ A prefix meaning Not Mutable → Likely to change;Im_mutable → Not likely to change
Other Forms:Immutability (noun); Immutably(adv.)

Impassive

(Adjective)

Meaning:Emotionless; showing no feeling
Looks Like:Im_passive (not active)
Imagine This:Participants who are passive are usually emotionless and show no feeling or expression.
Other Forms:Impassively (adv.); Impassivity (noun)