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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
hypnotic | adj. | He seemed to be in a hypnotic state. | a sleeplike state induced by another person |
hypocrisy | noun | It was the epitome of hypocrisy. | the practise of professing beliefs you don't hold |
hysteria | noun | She appeared to be on the verge of hysteria. | excessive or uncontrollable emotion |
ideology | noun | He did not believe the socialist ideology. | the body of ideas of a political or economic system |
identity | noun | Music is vital part of his identity. | individuality |
illegal | adj. | Taking another's possessions has been made illegal. | prohibited by law |
illiterate | adj. | That gentleman claims to be illiterate. | unable to read and write |
imbibe | verb | He has been known to frequently imbibe. | drink alcohol spirits |
immune | adj. | He seemed immune to her charms. | not affected by a given influence |
impair | verb | His breathing becomes impaired by pollen. | to cause to diminish as to strength or value |