Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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impend

verb C2
/ɪmˈpɛnd/

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

"Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

"The criminal remained impenitent after the trial."

adjective C2
/ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

Incapable of being made perfect or complete.

"Some human qualities are considered imperfectible."

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imperious

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.

"Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

"The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations."

adjective C2
/ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

Not permitted or allowed.

"Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace."

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impersuadable

adjective C2
/ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

not able to be convinced or persuaded

"She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments."

noun C2
/ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

"Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone."

imperturbable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɜːrtərbəbəl/

Unable to be upset or excited; calm.

"He remained imperturbable even when faced with tough questions."

noun C2
/ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

"His impetuosity often got him into trouble."

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noun C2
/ɪmˈpaɪəti/

lack of respect for religion or sacred things

"The priest condemned the impiety of neglecting the temple rituals."

adjective C2
/ˈɪmpɪəs/

showing a lack of respect for God or religion

"It was considered impious to joke about sacred traditions."

implacable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪmˈplækəbl/

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

"The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

Capable of being implied or suggested.

"The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.

"It would be impolitic to criticize them openly."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

"The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion

"The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals."

verb C2
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

"The child importuned his mother for a new toy."

verb C2
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

"She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in."

Imposture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪmˈpɒstʃər/

The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others; deception or fraud.

"The imposture was discovered when the man failed to answer basic questions about his supposed identity."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

"The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources."

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imprecate

verb C2
/ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

"The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words."

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noun C2
/ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

"The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.

"The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy."

verb C2
/ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.

"The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin."

noun C2
/ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

"The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star."

noun C2
/ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.

"The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church."

Improbability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

"The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets."

noun C2
/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

"The politician was accused of financial impropriety."

noun C2
/ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

"His improvidence led to financial difficulties."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

"His improvident habits left him with no savings."

Imprudence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪmˈpruːdəns/

Lack of caution or good judgment.

"His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous."

adjective C2
/ɪmˈpruːdənt/

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

"It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather."

noun C2
/ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

"The student's impudence shocked the entire class."

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impugn

verb C2
/ɪmˈpjuːn/

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

"The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness."

noun C2
/ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

inability to take effective action; helplessness

"The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people."

noun C2
/ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

"His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly."

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impunity

noun C2
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action

"The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws."

noun C2
/ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

an accusation or attribution of blame

"The politician denied the imputation of corruption."

verb C2
/ɪmˈpjuːt/

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

"They imputed the company's success to good leadership."

noun C2
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

Failure to pay attention; carelessness.

"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."

adjective C2
/ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."

noun C2
/ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

"He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata."

noun C2
/ɪˈnænɪti/

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

not understandable; incomprehensible

"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."

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Inapt

adjective C2
/ɪnˈæpt/

not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

"His inapt choice of words offended many people."

adverb C2
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

To the extent that; considering that.

"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."

conjunction C2
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

Because; since.

"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."

adjective C2
/ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."

adjective C2
/ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."