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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

intimation

IPA: /ˌɪn.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A hint or indirect suggestion about something, often not stated directly.

Example: She gave an intimation that she might be leaving the company soon.

intimidation

IPA: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone feel afraid or nervous, often through threats or force.

Example: The bully used intimidation to control the other students.

intimidatory

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdəˌtɔri/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of making someone feel afraid or nervous.

Example: The intimidatory tactics used by the bully made the other students feel unsafe.

intitule

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪtjuːl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪtʃuːl/

transitive verb

Definition: To give a title or name to something, especially in a formal context.

Example: The author decided to intitule her new book 'A Journey Through Time'.

intolerability

IPA: /ɪnˌtɒlərəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪnˌtɑːlərəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to be tolerated or accepted; extreme discomfort or annoyance.

Example: The intolerability of the noise made it impossible for her to concentrate on her work.

intolerable

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is too difficult or painful to accept or endure.

Example: The noise from the construction site was intolerable, making it hard to concentrate.

intolerableness

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəblnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to be tolerated or endured; something that is very difficult to accept or bear.

Example: The intolerableness of the situation made it hard for anyone to stay calm.

intolerant

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to accept or support people or ideas that are different from one's own.

Example: She is intolerant of any form of discrimination.

intonate

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To say or speak something in a specific tone or pitch, often in a formal or musical way.

Example: The choir members intonate their parts beautifully during the performance.

intonation

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which a person's voice rises and falls in pitch while speaking, which can convey different meanings or emotions.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of intonation in spoken language to help students understand the meaning behind the words.

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