Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully, often leading to rash decisions.

Example: Her impetuosity often got her into trouble when she made decisions without considering the consequences.

Definition: Describing someone who acts quickly and without thinking, often with strong emotions or energy.

Example: Her impetuous decision to quit her job surprised everyone.

Definition: In a way that is sudden and done without thinking, often leading to rash decisions or actions.

Example: She impetuously decided to quit her job without having another one lined up.

Definition: The quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully, often leading to hasty decisions.

Example: Her impetuousness often got her into trouble because she didn't consider the consequences of her actions.

Definition: A force or influence that encourages action or increases activity.

Example: The new policy provided the necessary impetus for the project to move forward.

Definition: The state of being disrespectful or lacking reverence, especially towards religious beliefs or practices.

Example: His impiety shocked the members of the congregation.

Definition: To have an effect or impact on something, often in a way that is unwanted or intrusive.

Example: The loud music can impinge on the quiet atmosphere of the library.

Definition: The act of coming together or making contact with something, often in a physical sense.

Example: The impinging of the waves on the shore creates a soothing sound.

Definition: To have an effect or impact on something, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: The noise from the construction site is impinging on my ability to concentrate.

Definition: Not showing respect or reverence, especially towards religious beliefs or sacred things.

Example: His impious remarks about the ceremony shocked everyone present.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect for God or sacred things; behaving in a wicked or irreverent manner.

Example: He spoke impiously about the traditions that others held dear.