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Exam: TOEFL

imminence

IPA: /ˈɪmɪnəns/

KK: /ˈɪmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being about to happen or occur soon, often referring to something that may be dangerous or threatening.

Example: The imminence of the storm made everyone hurry indoors.

imminency

IPA: /ˈɪmɪnənsi/

KK: /ˈɪmɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being about to happen or occur very soon.

Example: The imminency of the storm made everyone rush to find shelter.

imminent

IPA: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

KK: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is about to happen very soon or is likely to occur in the near future.

Example: The storm is imminent, so we should take cover.

imminently

IPA: /ˈɪmɪnəntli/

KK: /ˈɪmɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that something is about to happen very soon.

Example: The storm is expected to arrive imminently, so we should take cover.

immiscible

IPA: /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to mix together or blend into a single substance.

Example: Oil and water are immiscible, meaning they do not mix well.

immiseration

IPA: /ɪˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making someone or something very unhappy or poor.

Example: The immiseration of the working class has been a concern for many economists.

immitigably

IPA: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbli/

KK: /ɪˈmɪtɪɡəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be made less severe or serious.

Example: The consequences of his actions were immitigably harsh, leaving no room for leniency.

immobile

IPA: /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

KK: /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to move or be moved; fixed in place.

Example: After the accident, he remained immobile on the ground until help arrived.

immobility

IPA: /ɪˈmoʊbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪˈmoʊbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to move or being very still.

Example: After the accident, he experienced a period of immobility that made it difficult for him to walk.

immobilization

IPA: /ɪˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of stopping something from moving or making it unable to move.

Example: The immobilization of the injured leg was necessary for proper healing.

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