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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

boxer

IPA: /ˈbɒksə/

KK: /ˈbɑksər/

noun

Definition: A person who fights with their fists, especially in a sport or competition.

Example: The boxer trained hard every day to prepare for the championship match.

bran

IPA: /bræn/

KK: /bræn/

noun

Definition: The outer layers of cereal grains, like wheat, that are removed during milling and are often used for their fiber content.

Example: Many health-conscious people add bran to their breakfast cereals for extra fiber.

brave

IPA: /breɪv/

KK: /breɪv/

adjective

Definition: Showing courage and a willingness to face danger or difficulty.

Example: The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.

intransitive verb

Definition: To show courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

Example: He decided to brave the storm and go for a walk.

noun

Definition: A person who shows courage and is willing to face danger or difficulty.

Example: The brave stood up to the challenge despite the risks involved.

transitive verb

Definition: To face something difficult or dangerous with courage.

Example: She decided to brave the storm and go for a run.

braver

IPA: /ˈbreɪvər/

KK: /ˈbreɪvər/

adjective

Definition: Having more courage than someone or something else; showing greater bravery.

Example: She was braver than her friends when it came to trying new things.

bread

IPA: /brɛd/

KK: /brɛd/

noun

Definition: A common food made from flour and water that is mixed together, shaped, and baked. It is often eaten with meals or used to make sandwiches.

Example: I bought a loaf of bread from the bakery for breakfast.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover food with a mixture of bread crumbs before cooking it.

Example: She breaded the chicken before frying it.

break

IPA: /breɪk/

KK: /breɪk/

noun

Definition: A pause or interruption in an activity, often for rest or refreshment, such as a coffee break.

Example: During the meeting, we took a short break to stretch our legs.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to separate into pieces or to stop functioning properly.

Example: He accidentally broke the vase while cleaning the table.

breakfast

IPA: //ˈbrɛkfəst//

KK: /ˈbrɛkfəst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To eat the first meal of the day, usually in the morning.

Example: We breakfasted on the terrace.

noun

Definition: The first meal that people eat in the morning.

Example: I usually have eggs and toast for breakfast.

transitive verb

Definition: A meal eaten in the morning, usually the first meal of the day.

Example: I always eat breakfast before going to work.

breath

IPA: /brɛθ/

KK: /brɛθ/

noun

Definition: The air that is taken into or expelled from the lungs when breathing; a single act of inhaling or exhaling.

Example: She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the crowd.

breathe

IPA: /briːð/

KK: /briz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take air into the lungs and let it out again; to inhale and exhale.

Example: After running, I needed a moment to breathe and catch my breath.

transitive verb

Definition: To take in air and let it out through the lungs, or to allow someone or something to rest and recover their breath.

Example: After running for a while, I needed to breathe deeply to catch my breath.

brew

IPA: /bruː/

KK: /bru/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in the process of being made, especially by boiling or steeping, or to be about to happen.

Example: As the coffee brewed, I paced in the kitchen.

noun

Definition: A drink made by mixing ingredients, usually involving water and heat, such as tea or coffee. It can also refer to a specific serving of this drink or a mixture of different elements.

Example: I enjoyed a warm brew while reading my book.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a drink, especially tea or beer, by mixing and heating ingredients together.

Example: I like to brew a fresh cup of coffee every morning.

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