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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

ineffableness

IPA: /ɪˈnɛfəbəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɛfəbəl/

noun

Definition: The quality of being too great or extreme to be expressed in words; something that cannot be described or explained.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was filled with ineffableness, leaving everyone speechless.

ineffaceable

IPA: /ɪnˈɛfəsəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈɛfəsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be erased or removed; it leaves a lasting mark or impression.

Example: The memories of that day were ineffaceable, forever etched in her mind.

ineffectively

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce the desired result or effect.

Example: The team worked ineffectively, leading to missed deadlines and poor outcomes.

ineffectually

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce the desired effect or result; without success.

Example: She tried to fix the computer ineffectually, as it still wouldn't turn on.

inefficiency

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of not being effective or productive, often leading to wasted time or resources.

Example: The company's inefficiency in processing orders caused delays in delivery.

inegalitarian

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈɡælɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /ɪnɪˈɡælɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or system that allows for or supports differences in social, economic, or political status among people.

Example: The policies of the government were criticized for being inegalitarian, as they favored the wealthy over the poor.

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.

ineluctability

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlʌktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to be avoided or escaped; something that is inevitable.

Example: The ineluctability of fate is a common theme in literature.

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.

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