Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The act of forcing something to be accepted or done, often seen as a burden or requirement that is not welcome.

Example: The new tax was seen as an imposition on the citizens.

Definition: A situation or condition that cannot happen or be done.

Example: The impossibility of finding a solution made everyone feel hopeless.

Definition: The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Example: His imposture was revealed when someone recognized him from a previous encounter.

Definition: Not able to perform sexual intercourse or lacking power to act effectively; weak or helpless.

Example: He felt impotent in the face of the overwhelming challenges.

Definition: To take and keep something in a controlled area, often by legal authority, such as animals or property.

Example: The authorities decided to impound the vehicles that were parked illegally.

Definition: A body of water created by holding back water, often in a reservoir, or the act of holding something back.

Example: The impoundment of the river created a large lake that provided water for the nearby town.

Definition: To make someone or something poor or to take away their wealth or resources.

Example: The economic crisis will impoverish many families in the region.

Definition: Having little or no money, resources, or strength; often used to describe people or areas that are very poor.

Example: The impoverished community struggled to access basic services like healthcare and education.

Definition: A person or thing that makes someone or something poor or reduces their wealth.

Example: The impoverisher took away the community's resources, leaving many families in need.

Definition: The process or state of becoming poor or losing wealth.

Example: The impoverishment of the community led to many social issues.