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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

illegitimacy

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being born to parents who are not married to each other, or the condition of being not allowed by law or rules.

Example: The illegitimacy of the contract was questioned in court.

illimitability

IPA: /ɪˌlɪmɪˈtæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪˌlɪmɪˈtæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being unlimited or without boundaries.

Example: The illimitability of the universe fascinates many scientists.

illimitable

IPA: /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

KK: /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be limited or restricted; it is boundless or infinite.

Example: The universe is often described as illimitable, stretching far beyond what we can see.

illimitableness

IPA: /ɪˌlɪmɪˈtæblnəs/

KK: /ɪˌlɪmɪˈtæblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being limitless or without boundaries.

Example: The illimitableness of the universe fascinates many scientists.

illustrious

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Famous and respected for past achievements or qualities.

Example: The scientist received an award for her illustrious career in research.

illustriousness

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsnəs/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being well-known and respected for past achievements or greatness.

Example: Her illustriousness in the field of science earned her numerous awards and honors.

imagery

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

noun

Definition: A collection of images or pictures that create a visual representation in art, literature, or the mind.

Example: The poet used vivid imagery to help readers visualize the scene.

imaginariness

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnərnəs/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnərnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being not real or existing only in the mind.

Example: The imaginariness of her dreams made them feel magical and distant from reality.

imbrue

IPA: /ɪmˈbruː/

KK: /ɪmˈbruː/

transitive verb

Definition: To soak or stain something, especially with a liquid, often in a way that leaves a mark or color.

Example: The artist chose to imbrue the canvas with vibrant colors to create a striking effect.

imitable

IPA: /ˈɪmɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈɪmɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be copied or imitated, often because it is considered good or admirable.

Example: Her style is so unique that it is often imitable by others.

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