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TIA S4/5 Vocab 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Holocaust (n) | a great or complete destruction of life (usually by fire) |
| Homily (n) | a sermon |
| Hone (v) | to sharpen |
| Hovel (n) | a dirty,wretched living place |
| Humane (adj) | kind, compassionate |
| Imbibe (v) | to drink (especially alcoholic liquor) |
| Imbue (v) | to fill completely |
| Immaculate (adj) | spotless |
| Impede (v) | to hinder, obstruct |
| Impel (v) | push into motion |
| Impermeable (adj) | not permitting passage (especially of fluids) |
| Impertinent (adj) | rude and disrespectful |
| Imperturbable (adj) | not easily excited, even under pressure |
| Impervious (adj) | not capbable of being affected by |
| Impetuous (adj) | acting suddenly without thought |