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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

impertinency

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənsi/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is not appropriate or relevant to the situation.

Example: His impertinency during the meeting upset many of his colleagues.

impertinent

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrtənənt/

adjective

Definition: Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is not appropriate or polite.

Example: The child's impertinent remarks shocked the adults at the dinner table.

impertinently

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːtɪnəntli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrtɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rude or disrespectful, especially towards someone who is considered important or in authority.

Example: She spoke impertinently to her teacher, which surprised everyone in the classroom.

imperturbable

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrtəˌbəl/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜːrtərbəl/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very calm and does not get upset or excited easily, even in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the chaos around her, she remained imperturbable and focused on her work.

imperturbably

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrtərbəbli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrˌtɜr.bə.bli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows calmness and does not change or get upset easily.

Example: She imperturbably handled the crisis, remaining calm despite the chaos around her.

impervious

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrviəs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be affected or harmed by something; not allowing anything to pass through.

Example: The raincoat is made of a material that is impervious to water.

imperviously

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrviəsli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrvɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not allow anything to pass through or be affected; completely resistant or unaffected.

Example: The waterproof jacket kept me dry, as it was designed to function imperviously against rain.

imperviousness

IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːrviəsnəs/

KK: /ɪmˈpɜrviəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being affected or harmed by something; being resistant to penetration or influence.

Example: The imperviousness of the material made it ideal for outdoor use.

impetrate

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛtrɪt/

KK: /ɪmˈpɛtrɪt/

adjective

Definition: Acquired or received through a request or plea.

Example: The impetrate permission allowed them to proceed with their project.

verb

Definition: To get something by making a request or asking for it.

Example: She decided to impetrate a favor from her friend.

impetration

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛtrəʃən/

KK: /ɪmˈpɛtrəˌʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of obtaining something through a request or petition, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The impetration of the necessary permits took longer than expected.

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