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Impede

(Verb)

Meaning: To block; to obstruct
Sounds Like:Stampede (race)
Imagine This:When the stampede of the elephants went through the African village, it blocked the way people use to travel until the elephants left.
Other Forms:Impedance (noun); Impediment (noun)

Impetuous

(Adjective)

Meaning:Moving quickly and violently; done impulsively
Looks Like:Im_pet_us
Imagine This:The little boy, before petting the hamster, saw the sign next to the cage, “Do not pet us!� and he make an impulsive move to retreat his hand.
Other Forms:Impetuosity (noun); Impetuously (adv.)
Connect With:Impetuosity (noun); Impetuously (adv.)

Impudence

(Noun)

Meaning:Impoliteness; discourtesy
Sounds Like:Him_to_dance
Imagine This:The boy was extremely impolite when he refused to dance with a girl who asked him onto the floor.
Other Forms:Impudent (adj.); Impudently (adv.)

Inane

(Adjective)

Meaning:Absurd; foolish
Looks Like:Insane (crazy)
Imagine This:The insane boy made many foolish jokes in class while the teacher was speaking.
Other Forms:Inanity (noun); Inanely (adv.)

Inaugurate

(Verb)

Meaning:To introduce formally into office
Imagine This:Bill Clinton was inaugurated in a solemn ceremony attended by many VIPs, to signify that he is officially the new President of the United States.
Other Forms:Inauguration (noun); Inaugural (adj.)