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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

inelegance

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəns/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəns/

noun

Definition: A quality of being unrefined or lacking grace and sophistication.

Example: The inelegance of his speech made it difficult for the audience to stay engaged.

inelegant

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡənt/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Not having grace or beauty; clumsy or awkward in appearance or style.

Example: The design of the building was considered inelegant compared to its more modern neighbors.

inelegantly

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəntli/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not graceful or refined; clumsily or awkwardly.

Example: She spoke inelegantly, stumbling over her words during the presentation.

ineligibility

IPA: /ˌɪn.ɛl.ɪˈdʒɪb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪˌnɛlɪˈdʒɪbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being qualified or suitable for something, often due to specific requirements or criteria.

Example: His ineligibility for the scholarship was due to his low grades.

ineligible

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbl/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not qualified or allowed to do something, often due to specific rules or requirements.

Example: She was deemed ineligible for the scholarship because of her low grades.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that does not meet the necessary requirements or qualifications for something.

Example: Due to his past mistakes, he was considered ineligible for the job.

ineloquent

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪkwənt/

KK: /ɪˈnɛləkwənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.

Example: His ineloquent speech made it hard for the audience to understand his point.

ineloquently

IPA: /ˌɪn.ɪˈlɛk.wənt.li/

KK: /ɪnˈɛləkwəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks fluency or expressiveness in speech or writing.

Example: He spoke ineloquently during the presentation, making it hard for the audience to understand his points.

ineluctable

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəbl/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlʌktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be avoided or escaped; it is certain to happen.

Example: The ineluctable passage of time affects us all.

ineluctably

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəbli/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlʌktəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; inevitably.

Example: The changes in the environment will ineluctably affect our future.

ineludible

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈluːdɪbəl/

KK: /ɪnɪˈluːdəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be avoided or escaped.

Example: The consequences of his actions were ineludible, and he had to face them.

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