7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 34

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