CEFR Level
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
"Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding."
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
"The criminal remained impenitent after the trial."
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
"Some human qualities are considered imperfectible."
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
"Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue."
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
"The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations."
Not permitted or allowed.
"Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace."
not able to be convinced or persuaded
"She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments."
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
"Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone."
Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
"He remained imperturbable even when faced with tough questions."
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
"His impetuosity often got him into trouble."
lack of respect for religion or sacred things
"The priest condemned the impiety of neglecting the temple rituals."
showing a lack of respect for God or religion
"It was considered impious to joke about sacred traditions."
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
"The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender."
Capable of being implied or suggested.
"The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context."
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
"It would be impolitic to criticize them openly."
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
"The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors."
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
"The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals."
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
"The child importuned his mother for a new toy."
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
"She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in."
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."
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
"The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources."
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
"The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words."
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
"The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official."
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
"The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy."
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
"The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin."
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
"The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star."
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
"The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church."
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."
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
"The politician was accused of financial impropriety."
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
"His improvidence led to financial difficulties."
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
"His improvident habits left him with no savings."
Lack of caution or good judgment.
"His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous."
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
"It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather."
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
"The student's impudence shocked the entire class."
inability to take effective action; helplessness
"The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people."
an accusation or attribution of blame
"The politician denied the imputation of corruption."
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
"They imputed the company's success to good leadership."
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."
not understandable; incomprehensible
"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."
not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
"His inapt choice of words offended many people."
To the extent that; considering that.
"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."
Because; since.
"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."
Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.
"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."
