IMMIGRANT, n. An unenlightened person who thinks one country better than another.

IMPENITENCE, n. A state of mind intermediate in point of time between sin and punishment.

INDECISION, n. The chief element of success . . . for "he who from indecision standeth still hath not so many chances of going astray as he who pusheth forwards." ( Sir Thomas Brewbold)

INCOMPATIBILITY, n. In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination. Incompatibility may, however, consist of a meek-eyed matron living just around the corner. It has even been known to wear a moustache.

IMPOSITION, n. The act of blessing or consecrating by the laying on of hands -- a ceremony common to many ecclesiastical systems, but performed with the frankest sincerity by the sect known as Thieves.