Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Not complete or lacking some qualities; not perfect.

Example: Her performance was imperfect, but it still received applause from the audience.

Definition: A noun that refers to a verb form used in some languages to indicate an action that is ongoing or not completed, often used in past contexts.

Example: In French, the imperfect is used to describe actions that were happening in the past.

Definition: A person who pretends to be someone else, often for entertainment or to deceive others.

Example: The impersonator did a fantastic job mimicking the famous singer's voice.

Definition: In a way that shows a playful desire to cause trouble or be mischievous.

Example: The child smiled impishly after hiding his sister's toy.

Definition: Not showing good manners; rude or disrespectful in behavior or speech.

Example: It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

Definition: To take advantage of someone’s kindness or generosity without asking for permission.

Example: She often imposes on her friends by borrowing money without returning it.

Definition: To force something to be accepted or put in place, often by using authority or influence.

Example: The government decided to impose new regulations on businesses to protect the environment.

Definition: Not accurate or exact; lacking precision.

Example: The measurements were imprecise, leading to errors in the calculations.

Definition: Strongly affected by something, often in a positive way, such as feeling admiration or respect.

Example: I was really impressed by her performance in the play.

Definition: To have a strong effect on someone, making them feel admiration or respect.

Example: She was impressed by his talent in painting.

Definition: Relating to a style of painting that captures the effects of light and color, often using quick brush strokes and an emphasis on the overall impression rather than fine details.

Example: The impressionist style of painting is known for its vibrant colors and light-filled scenes.

Definition: A person, especially an artist, who follows the style of impressionism, which focuses on capturing light and color in a way that looks more like a moment in time rather than detailed realism.

Example: Monet is one of the most famous impressionists, known for his beautiful paintings of water lilies.

Definition: A mark or pattern left on a surface, often made by pressure, or a significant influence or effect that something has.

Example: The artist left an imprint of her hand in the wet clay.

Definition: To create a mark or pattern on a surface by applying pressure, or to fix something firmly in someone's mind.

Example: The artist decided to imprint her signature on the bottom of the sculpture.

Definition: To become better or to make something better by making changes or additions.

Example: She worked hard to improve her grades this semester.

Definition: To make something better or to enhance its quality or value.

Example: She worked hard to improve her English skills.