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Exam: IELTS

impinge

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have an effect or impact on something, often in a way that is unwanted or intrusive.

Example: The loud music can impinge on the quiet atmosphere of the library.

impingement

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of having an effect on something, often in a way that is unwanted or harmful.

Example: The impingement of the tree branches on the roof caused some damage.

impinging

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of coming together or making contact with something, often in a physical sense.

Example: The impinging of the waves on the shore creates a soothing sound.

verb

Definition: To have an effect or impact on something, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: The noise from the construction site is impinging on my ability to concentrate.

impious

IPA: /ɪmˈpiːəs/

KK: /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

adjective

Definition: Not showing respect or reverence, especially towards religious beliefs or sacred things.

Example: His impious remarks about the ceremony shocked everyone present.

impiously

IPA: /ɪmˈpaɪəsli/

KK: /ɪmˈpaɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect for God or sacred things; behaving in a wicked or irreverent manner.

Example: He spoke impiously about the traditions that others held dear.

impish

IPA: /ˈɪmpɪʃ/

KK: /ˈɪmpɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a playful or mischievous quality, often in a way that is charming or amusing.

Example: The impish child played tricks on his friends, making everyone laugh.

impishly

IPA: /ˈɪmpɪʃli/

KK: /ˈɪmpɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a playful desire to cause trouble or be mischievous.

Example: The child smiled impishly after hiding his sister's toy.

implacability

IPA: /ɪmˈplækəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪmˈplækəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unable to be calmed down or changed; showing no signs of forgiveness or appeasement.

Example: Her implacability in the face of criticism made it difficult for others to approach her.

implacable

IPA: /ɪmˈplækəbl/

KK: /ɪmˈplækəbl/

adjective

Definition: Someone or something that cannot be calmed down or made less angry; they remain strong in their feelings or opinions.

Example: The implacable enemy refused to negotiate for peace.

implacably

IPA: /ɪmˈplækəbli/

KK: /ɪmˈplækəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is unable to be calmed down or changed; showing no mercy or forgiveness.

Example: She implacably refused to change her mind, no matter how much they pleaded.

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