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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

impoliticly

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪkli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not tactful or considerate; showing a lack of good judgment in social situations.

Example: He spoke impoliticly at the meeting, upsetting many of his colleagues.

imponderability

IPA: /ɪmˌpɒndəˈræbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪmˌpɒndəˈræbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to measure or understand; something that cannot be easily weighed or assessed.

Example: The imponderability of human emotions makes it hard to predict behavior.

importunate

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪt/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is annoyingly persistent in asking for something or making demands.

Example: The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer and kept calling me.

importunately

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənətli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is persistent and demands attention, often in a way that is annoying or bothersome.

Example: She importunately asked for help until someone finally agreed to assist her.

importune

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔː.tʃuːn/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔr.tʃuːn/

adjective

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

intransitive verb

Definition: To ask someone for something in a way that is annoying or persistent.

Example: She continued to importune her friends for help with her project.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone for something in a way that is urgent and persistent, often to the point of annoyance.

Example: She would importune her friends for help with her project every weekend.

importunely

IPA: /ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtjuːn.li/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is persistent and often annoying, especially in asking for something.

Example: She importunely asked for help even after being told to wait.

importuning

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənɪŋ/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of persistently asking someone for something, often in a way that is annoying or bothersome.

Example: His importuning for donations became too much for the charity to handle.

verb

Definition: To ask someone for something in a persistent and often annoying way.

Example: She kept importuning her friend for a favor until he finally agreed.

importunity

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənɪti/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪti/

noun

Definition: A persistent and often annoying demand or request that is made repeatedly.

Example: His importunity for a raise became too much for his boss to handle.

imposing

IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is impressive because of its size, appearance, or dignity.

Example: The imposing castle stood tall on the hill, attracting visitors from all around.

imposingly

IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/

KK: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is impressive or intimidating, often because of size, strength, or dignity.

Example: The castle stood imposingly on the hill, dominating the landscape.

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