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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

prepare

IPA: /prɪˈpɛr/

KK: /prɪˈpɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make oneself or things ready for something.

Example: She needs to prepare for the exam next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something ready in advance for a specific purpose or event, often by combining different elements or ingredients.

Example: She will prepare dinner for her family tonight.

prepared

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrd/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrd/

adjective

Definition: Ready and willing to do something, often because of prior preparation or training.

Example: She felt prepared for the exam after studying all week.

verb

Definition: To have made something ready or to have arranged something in advance.

Example: She had prepared a delicious meal for her guests.

preprimary

IPA: //priˈpraɪˌmɛri//

KK: /priˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the period or events that happen before a primary election.

Example: The candidates held several preprimary debates to gain support.

preschool

IPA: //ˈpriːskuːl//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to the early years of childhood before a child starts elementary school.

Example: Many children attend preschool to prepare for their education.

noun

Definition: A type of school for young children who are not yet old enough to go to kindergarten, where they can learn and play.

Example: My daughter goes to preschool three days a week.

preschooler

IPA: //ˈpriːˌskuːlər//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːlər/

noun

Definition: A young child who is too young to go to kindergarten, usually between the ages of three and five, and is enrolled in a preschool program.

Example: My daughter is a preschooler and loves to play with her friends at school.

present

IPA: /ˈprɛzənt/

KK: /ˈprɛzənt/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening now; current; available or in attendance.

Example: The present situation requires immediate attention from the team.

intransitive verb

Definition: To show or display something, often in a formal way, such as giving a talk or demonstration.

Example: She will present her research findings at the conference.

noun

Definition: A gift or something that is given to someone, often on a special occasion.

Example: She received a beautiful present for her birthday.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer or give something formally, such as a gift, idea, or information.

Example: She decided to present her findings at the conference.

pretend

IPA: /prɪˈtɛnd/

KK: /prɪˈtɛnd/

adjective

Definition: Not real or genuine; made to look like something else, often for fun or to deceive.

Example: The children played with pretend food in their toy kitchen.

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as if something is true when it is not, often for fun or to deceive others.

Example: Children often pretend to be superheroes when they play.

transitive verb

Definition: To act as if something is true when it is not, often for fun or to deceive others.

Example: The children like to pretend they are superheroes during playtime.

pretest

IPA: /ˈpriːtɛst/

KK: /ˈpriːtɛst/

noun

Definition: A practice test taken before the main test to help prepare or evaluate readiness.

Example: The teacher gave us a pretest to see how much we already knew about the topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct an initial test or assessment before the main test to evaluate knowledge or skills.

Example: The teacher decided to pretest the students to see what they already knew about the topic.

prettier

IPA: /ˈprɪtiər/

KK: /ˈprɪtiər/

adjective

Definition: More attractive or pleasing in appearance than something else.

Example: She wore a prettier dress than her sister.

prettiest

IPA: /ˈprɪtiɪst/

KK: /ˈprɪtiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most attractive or pleasing in appearance among others.

Example: She wore the prettiest dress at the party.

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