a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

the state or an instance of being imperfect

2. control of other countries as if they were part of an empire O Multinational businesses are accused of economic impe- rialism. (NOTE: [all senses] no plural)

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

an impudent statement

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

a force that moves something along

impinge or infringe upon

having a quality that provokes disbelief