Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
Illegibility
неразборчивость
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
C2 adjective
illiberal
иллиберальный
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
C2 noun
illiberality
нетерпимость
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
C2 adjective
illimitable
безграничный
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
C2 noun
illuminant
освещающий объект
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
C2 noun
illuminati
иллюминати
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
C2 verb
illumine
освещать
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
C2 noun
imbecility
тупость
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
C2 verb
imbibe
впитывать, усваивать, пить
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
C2 noun
imbroglio
переплетение
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
C2 verb
imbrue
запятнать
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
C2 noun
imitator
имитатор
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
C2 adjective
immanent
имманентный
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
C2 adjective
immemorial
вековой
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
C2 adjective
immiscible
нерастворимый
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
C2 noun
immobility
неподвижность
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
C2 adjective
immoderate
чрезмерный
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
C2 adjective
immodest
гордый / неприличный
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
C2 noun
immodesty
нескромность
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
C2 verb
immolate
жертвовать огнем
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
C2 verb
immure
запирать
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
C2 noun
imp
маленький озорной бес
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
C2 verb
impale
пронзать
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
C2 adjective
impalpable
неосязаемый
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.