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imitate (IM i TAYT) vt. 1. to copy; to mimic; 2. to emulate; attempt to follow
the example of; 3. to duplicate; reproduce; 4. to resemble
• Ian’s drawings imitated those of his older brother and dealt with senseless
violence and gore—artfully, of course.
• Frankie’s attempt to imitate Uncle Jimmy made everyone laugh, as he
smacked himself in the forehead with his palm.
• Marcy’s pictures imitate Valerie’s so closely that she might as well have used
a duplicating machine.
• Some of Harry’s paintings imitate those of Mondrian.
[-d, imitating, imitation, imitator n.] [Syn. ape, mimic, emulate]
immerse (i MOERS) vt. 1. to plunge, drop, or dip into a liquid, or as if into a
liquid; 2. to submerge in water; 3. to thoroughly absorb oneself in some activity;
engross
• Some Christian denominations baptize their members by totally immersing
them; others baptize by sprinkling water on their members’ heads.
• Immerse your nonstick cookware in soapy water and season it with oil
before using it for the first time.
• I was so immersed in the Times crossword puzzle that I didn’t notice the
phone until the third or fourth ring.
[-d*, immersing, immersion n.]
immoderate (i MAH doer it) adj. excessive; without restraint
• Eighty miles per hour is an immoderate speed to drive at, as well as an ille-
gal one in most states.
• An immoderate amount of sunlight can cause skin cancer.
[-ly adv., immoderation n.] [Syn. excessive]
impact (IM pakt) vt. 1. to force together; to tightly pack; 2. to affect —n. 1. a
collision; violent contact; 2. the power of an event to change feelings, bring about
changes, etc.; shock
• Impact the head of a nail enough times with the head of a hammer and
you’ll drive it home, unless you’ve bent it.
• The news of her sister’s accident impacted Allison deeply.
• The bumpers of the two cars were involved in the impact.
• News of the president’s assassination had a great impact on nearly
everybody.
[-ed, -ing] [Syn. shock]
impart (im PAHRT) vt. 1. to make known; tell; reveal; 2. to give a share in or of
something
• When lecturing his son the on birds and bees, Mr. Brown imparted far more
information than the boy wanted to know.
• If a teacher is a good one, he or she will impart an intellectual curiosity to
his or her students.
[-ed, -ing] [Syn. reveal]