An impostor is a person who pretends to be someone else. The impostor felt he could bluff his way through the checkpoint. Imposture is the act of deception. Laws exist against the imposture of hyping worthless stocks.
Difference between Imply and Infer
Imply means to convey or suggest a meaning indirectly. Her memo implies that the project would be delayed a week. Infer means to conclude from facts or premises. She infers from the evidence that the accused is not guilty. Memory hook: Speakers and writers imply; listeners and readers infer.
Difference between Impetuous and Impetus
Impetuous means acting impulsively or rashly. The impetuous person spent all his money carelessly. Impetus means the force or momentum to achieve something. Per the schedule, an impetus to move the idea forward exists.
Difference between Impertinence and Pertinence
Impertinence means to be rude. His impertinence in class wasted valuable time. Pertinence means having logical precise relevance to the matter at hand. The memorial has particular pertinence to the victim’s families.
Difference between Impel and Induce
Impel means to force an action. Factories are impelled to follow the environmental regulations. Induce means to persuade or to cause to do something. The doctor prescribed a mild drug to induce sleep.
Difference between Impassable and Impassible
Impassable means not passable or cannot be traveled over. The road is impassable in winter and early spring. Impassible, a theological term, means incapable of suffering. He believes God does not suffer and is therefore impassible.
Difference between Impartable and Impartible
Impartable means capable of being transmitted, communicated, or shared. The blacksmith’s knowledge is impartable, if only we listen. Impartible means not divisible or not subject to partition. The children were sad to learn their father’s estate is impartible.
Difference between Immure and Inure
Immure means to enclose within, imprison, or confine. She locked all the doors and immured herself in the house. Inure means to get used to something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language.
Difference between Immunity and Impunity
Immunity means exempt from disease or obligation. The new vaccine provides immunity against chicken pox. The church was granted immunity from any local taxation. Impunity means exempt from harm, penalty, or punishment. The favorite child teased his brother with impunity.
Difference between Immemorial, Immortal and In memoriam
Immemorial means ancient beyond memory. His family had farmed that land since time immemorial. Immortal means deathless or eternal. In literature, Shakespeare is a true immortal. In memoriam means in memory of (obituary).
Difference between Immature and Premature
Immature means not developed or fully grown. That child appears immature compared to the rest of the class. Premature means before the expected time (too soon). The premature infant was born at only seven months.
Difference between Imaginary and Imaginative
Imaginary means not real. Imaginary friends are typical for kids between ages 3 and 6. Imaginative means to show an imagination. Jim Henson’s imaginative ability brought joy to many families.