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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

imminent

IPA: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

KK: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is about to happen very soon or is likely to occur in the near future.

Example: The storm is imminent, so we should take cover.

immiscibility

IPA: /ɪˌmɪsəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪˌmɪsəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state in which two substances do not mix or blend together to form a homogeneous solution.

Example: Oil and water are known for their immiscibility, as they do not combine well.

immiscible

IPA: /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to mix together or blend into a single substance.

Example: Oil and water are immiscible, meaning they do not mix well.

immiseration

IPA: /ɪˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making someone or something very unhappy or poor.

Example: The immiseration of the working class has been a concern for many economists.

immitigable

IPA: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be made less severe or serious; it is unchangeable or unrelenting.

Example: The immitigable consequences of the disaster left the community in despair.

immitigably

IPA: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbli/

KK: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be made less severe or serious.

Example: The consequences of his actions were immitigably harsh, leaving no room for leniency.

immittance

IPA: /ɪˈmɪtəns/

KK: /ɪˈmɪtəns/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily electricity can flow through a circuit, which combines both resistance and reactance.

Example: The immittance of the circuit was measured to ensure optimal performance.

immoderacy

IPA: /ɪˈmɒdərəsi/

KK: /ɪˈmɒdərəsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being excessive or lacking moderation in behavior or actions.

Example: His immoderacy in spending led to financial troubles.

immoderate

IPA: /ɪˈmɒd.ər.ət/

KK: /ɪˈmɒdərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Going beyond what is normal or acceptable; excessive or extreme in behavior or actions.

Example: His immoderate enthusiasm for the project surprised everyone.

immoderately

IPA: /ɪˈmɒdərətli/

KK: /ɪˈmɒdərətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is excessive or extreme, going beyond reasonable limits.

Example: He ate immoderately at the feast, not caring about the consequences.

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