Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
impeccable
impecable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
C1 verb
impede
impedir
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
C1 noun
impediment
obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
C1 noun
impediments
obstáculos
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
C1 verb
impel
impulsar
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
C1 adjective
impending
inminente
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
C1 adjective
impenetrable
impenetrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C1 adjective
imperceptible
imperceptible
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
C1 verb
imperil
poner en peligro
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
C1 noun
impermanence
impermanencia
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
C1 adjective
impermeable
impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
C1 adjective
impersonal
impersonal
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
C1 verb
impersonate
fingir ser alguien
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
C1 noun
impersonation
suplantación
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
C1 noun
impertinence
impertinencia
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
C1 adjective
impertinent
impertinente
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
C1 adjective
impervious
impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
C1 adjective
impetuous
impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
C1 noun
impetus
impulso
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
C1 verb
impinge
afectar
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
C1 adjective
implausible
implausible
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
C1 verb
implicate
implicar
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
C1 verb
implode
implosionar
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
C1 verb
implore
implorar
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.