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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

incommunicado

IPA: /ˌɪnkəˌmjunɪˈkɑːdoʊ/

KK: /ɪnˌkəˌmjunɪˈkɑːdoʊ/

adjective

Definition: In a state where someone cannot communicate or is unable to be contacted.

Example: After the storm, the town was left incommunicado for several days.

adverb

Definition: In a state where someone cannot communicate with others, often due to restrictions or isolation.

Example: The journalist was held incommunicado for several days without any contact with the outside world.

incommunicative

IPA: /ˌɪn.kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/

KK: /ˌɪnˌkəmjunɪˈkeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to talk or share information; quiet and reserved.

Example: The incommunicative student rarely participated in class discussions.

incomparability

IPA: /ˌɪn.kəmˌpær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪnˌkɑːmpəˈrəbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being unable to be compared to anything else because of unique qualities or characteristics.

Example: The artist's work is known for its incomparability, making it stand out in the art world.

incomparable

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpərəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is so unique or excellent that it cannot be compared to anything else.

Example: Her talent is truly incomparable, making her the best in her field.

incompatibility

IPA: /ˌɪn.kəm.pæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪnˌkɒmpətəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The condition where two things cannot exist or work together because they are too different or opposed to each other.

Example: The incompatibility between their personalities made it difficult for them to be friends.

incompatible

IPA: /ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/

KK: /ɪnˈkɒmpətəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to exist or work together without conflict or problems.

Example: Their ideas were incompatible, leading to a heated debate.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that cannot exist or work together with another due to differences or conflicts.

Example: The two software programs are known to be incompatibles, causing errors when used together.

incompetence

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of not being able to do something properly or effectively.

Example: His incompetence in handling the project led to many mistakes.

incompetent

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Not having the necessary skills or abilities to do something effectively.

Example: The incompetent manager made several poor decisions that affected the team's performance.

noun

Definition: A person who lacks the skills or ability to do something effectively or properly.

Example: The team struggled because they had an incompetent leader who couldn't make decisions.

incompetently

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of skill or ability to do something properly.

Example: He handled the project incompetently, leading to many mistakes.

incompleteness

IPA: /ɪn.kəmˈpliːt.nəs/

KK: /ɪnˌkɑmplɪˈnɛs/

noun

Definition: The state of not being finished or whole.

Example: The incompleteness of the report made it difficult to draw conclusions.

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