Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
importation
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
C1 adjective
imposing
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
C1 noun
Imposition
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
C1 noun
impossibility
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
C1 noun
Impostor
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
C1 adjective
impotent
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
C1 verb
impoverish
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
C1 adjective
imprecise
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
C1 noun/verb
imprint
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
C1 noun
imprisonment
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
C1 adjective
improbable
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
C1 adjective
impromptu
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
C1 verb
improvise
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 adjective
impudent
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
C1 adjective
impulsive
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
C1 noun
impulsivity
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
C1 adjective
Impure
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
C1 noun
impurity
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
C1 adjective
inaccessible
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
C1 noun
inaccuracy
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
C1 adjective
Inactive
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
C1 noun
inactivity
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
C1 noun
inadequacy
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
C1 adjective
inadmissible
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.