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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

booklet

IPA: /ˈbʊklɪt/

KK: /ˈbʊklɪt/

noun

Definition: A small book or pamphlet that usually has a paper cover and provides information on a specific topic.

Example: I received a booklet about the new park opening in my neighborhood.

bookmark

IPA: /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌmɑrk/

noun

Definition: An object used to mark a specific page in a book so that you can easily find it later, or a digital link that takes you to a specific website.

Example: I always use a bookmark to keep my place in my favorite novel.

verb

Definition: To save a specific webpage or document so that you can easily return to it later.

Example: I like to bookmark my favorite websites for quick access.

bookseller

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌsɛlər/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌsɛlɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or business that sells books to customers, often running a bookstore.

Example: The bookseller recommended a great novel for my summer reading list.

bookshop

IPA: /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

KK: /bʊkʃɑp/

noun

Definition: A place where books are sold.

Example: I bought a new novel at the local bookshop.

bookstore

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌstɔːr/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/

noun

Definition: A shop that sells books to customers.

Example: I love spending my weekends browsing in the local bookstore.

bookworm

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A person who loves to read a lot and spends a lot of time doing it.

Example: As a bookworm, she always has her nose in a book during her free time.

boot

IPA: /bʊt/

KK: /but/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be useful or beneficial in a situation.

Example: The new software will boot for the team during the project.

noun

Definition: A type of footwear that covers the foot and often extends up the leg, typically made of leather or rubber.

Example: She wore her new boots to the hiking trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To start a computer by loading its operating system from a disk, or to kick something, or to discharge someone from a position.

Example: He had to boot the computer before he could start working.

bored

IPA: /bɔrd/

KK: /bɔrd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling weary and uninterested because there is nothing to do or because something is dull.

Example: She felt bored during the long lecture.

verb

Definition: To feel weary and uninterested due to lack of stimulation or excitement.

Example: She felt bored during the long lecture.

boring

IPA: /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɔrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not interesting; causing a lack of excitement or interest.

Example: The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.

bother

IPA: /ˈbɒðə/

KK: /ˈbɑːðər/

interjection

Definition: This word is used to show that you are annoyed or slightly irritated about something.

Example: Bother! I forgot my keys again!

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an effort to do something, often when it is not necessary or when it causes some trouble.

Example: I didn't want to bother you with my problems.

noun

Definition: A situation or thing that causes annoyance or worry.

Example: The constant noise from the construction site was a real bother to the residents.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel troubled, annoyed, or worried, often by making small disturbances or interruptions.

Example: Please don't bother me while I'm studying for my exam.

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