Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A device or part that pushes or drives something forward, often used in machinery or engines.

Example: The impellor in the pump helps to move the water efficiently.

Definition: The state or quality of being impossible to pass through or enter.

Example: The impenetrability of the fortress made it a safe place during the war.

Definition: Relating to a commanding or authoritative position, often associated with the title of a leader or ruler.

Example: The imperatorial decree was issued to ensure order in the kingdom.

Definition: Describing an action that is ongoing or not finished, often used in grammar to indicate that an action is not completed or is repeated.

Example: In some languages, the imperfective aspect is used to show that an action is still happening.

Definition: A type of verb that describes an action that is ongoing, repeated, or not completed.

Example: In the sentence 'She was reading a book', 'reading' is in the imperfective aspect.

Definition: The quality of not being able to decay or be destroyed; lasting forever.

Example: The imperishability of their love was evident even after many years.

Definition: Something that does not decay or perish; it lasts forever or is eternal.

Example: The love between them felt imperishable, surviving all challenges.

Definition: Not allowed or accepted; something that cannot be done or is not permitted.

Example: The school has strict rules against impermissible conduct during classes.

Definition: Acquired or received through a request or plea.

Example: The impetrate permission allowed them to proceed with their project.

Definition: To get something by making a request or asking for it.

Example: She decided to impetrate a favor from her friend.

Definition: In a way that suggests or implies something without stating it directly.

Example: She spoke implicatively, hinting at her true feelings without saying them outright.

Definition: Not showing good judgment or tact; unwise or inappropriate in a social or political context.

Example: His impolitical remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.