Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of being suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example: The implicitness of her agreement was clear, even though she never said it out loud.

Definition: Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example: Her smile implied that she was happy with the decision.

Definition: To suggest something without saying it directly.

Example: Her smile implied that she was happy with the decision.

Definition: To collapse inward suddenly and forcefully, often due to pressure or a lack of support.

Example: The building began to implode after the explosion.

Definition: To make something collapse inward suddenly and violently, often used in the context of buildings or structures being destroyed.

Example: The old factory was imploded to make way for a new shopping center.

Definition: Describing something that has collapsed inward, often due to pressure or a failure of structural integrity.

Example: The building imploded after the explosion, leaving a pile of debris.

Definition: To collapse inward suddenly and violently, often due to pressure from the outside.

Example: The building imploded after the demolition team set off the explosives.

Definition: To make a serious and urgent request for something, often with a sense of desperation.

Example: She implored him to stay and not leave her alone.

Definition: To ask someone very seriously and urgently for something, often in a desperate way.

Example: She implored him to stay with her during the difficult times.

Definition: A sudden and violent collapse inward, often due to pressure differences, such as in a building being demolished or a glass vessel that has been evacuated.

Example: The implosion of the old building was carefully planned to minimize damage to the surrounding area.

Definition: A type of consonant sound that is made by stopping the airflow and then releasing it while drawing air inward.

Example: In some languages, implosive sounds are used as part of their phonetic system.

Definition: The condition of being unwise or not showing good judgment in a situation.

Example: His impolicy in handling the negotiations led to a breakdown in trust.

Definition: Not wise or suitable in a particular situation; often refers to actions or comments that are inappropriate or unwise in social or political contexts.

Example: It was considered impolitic to criticize the decision in public.

Definition: Not showing good judgment or tact; unwise or inappropriate in a social or political context.

Example: His impolitical remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.