Myths and Legends glossary

Ill fortune:
Bad luck
Illuminate:
1. Light something up 2. To decorate something such as a manuscript
Illusion:
A false belief or vision.
Imagination:
Ability to form images in the mind.
Immortal:
1. Living for ever, not mortal 2. Famous for all time
Imp:
Child of the devil or little devil.
Infantry:
Soldiers who fight on foot.
Inn:
House providing rooms for travellers where alcohol can be brought.
Inscription:
Words carved on a monument, coin or stone or a dedication in a book.
Interference:
1. Crackling or distorting or a radio or television signal 2. Interfering taking part in something that has nothing to do with you
Interwoven:
Blended together, entwined.
Intriguing Intrigued:
Puzzling and arousing interest.
Investigate:
Find out as much as you can about something; make a systematic enquiry.
Irksome:
Tedious or tiresome or annoying.
Iron:
Silver-white metal of great strength.

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