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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

working

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɜrkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for practical use or functioning properly; also refers to someone who is employed or engaged in work.

Example: She has a working knowledge of several languages.

noun

Definition: The way something operates or functions, often referring to the internal processes or mechanisms involved.

Example: The workings of the machine are complex and require careful study.

workman

IPA: /ˈwɜːrk.mən/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a man, who does physical work, especially in construction or industry, often for pay.

Example: The workman skillfully repaired the roof of the old house.

worksheet

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkʃiːt/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌʃit/

noun

Definition: A piece of paper that contains exercises or problems for students to complete, often used in education.

Example: The teacher handed out a worksheet for the students to practice their math skills.

worried

IPA: /ˈwʌrɪd/

KK: /ˈwɜrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling anxious or concerned about something that may happen or has happened.

Example: She felt worried about the upcoming exam.

verb

Definition: To feel anxious or concerned about something.

Example: She was worried about her upcoming exam.

worry

IPA: /ˈwɜːri/

KK: /ˈwɜri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned.

Example: She tends to worry about her exams even when she studies hard.

noun

Definition: A feeling of concern or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: Her biggest worry is whether she will pass the exam.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel anxious or troubled about something.

Example: She tends to worry about her exams even when she is well-prepared.

worse

IPA: /wɜːrs/

KK: /wɜrs/

adjective

Definition: Not as good as something else; having a lower quality or standard.

Example: The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is less good or more unpleasant than something else.

Example: The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.

noun

Definition: A thing or situation that is more unpleasant or of lower quality compared to another.

Example: The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.

worst

IPA: /wɜrst/

KK: /wɜrst/

adjective

Definition: The lowest quality or the most negative condition; the least good or most undesirable option.

Example: This was the worst movie I have ever seen.

adverb

Definition: In the most negative or least favorable way possible.

Example: She performed the task in the worst way imaginable.

noun

Definition: The least good or most unpleasant thing or person in a particular situation.

Example: The worst of the storm is yet to come.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the least good or most unpleasant in quality or degree.

Example: This is the worst movie I have ever seen.

wrap

IPA: /ræp/

KK: /ræp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or finish, especially in the context of a project or activity.

Example: The team is excited to wrap up the project by Friday.

noun

Definition: A piece of material used to cover or enclose something, often used for warmth or protection, or a type of flatbread rolled around a filling.

Example: She ordered a chicken wrap for lunch.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or enclose something by folding or coiling it around, often for protection or warmth.

Example: She decided to wrap the gift in colorful paper before giving it to her friend.

wrestle

IPA: /ˈrɛsəl/

KK: /ˈrɛsəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a physical struggle or contest, often involving grappling and holds, or to deal with a difficult problem or challenge.

Example: He had to wrestle with his decision to move to a new city.

noun

Definition: A struggle or contest, especially in wrestling, where two people try to overpower each other.

Example: The wrestle between the two competitors was intense and exciting to watch.

transitive verb

Definition: To engage in a physical struggle or contest, often involving grappling and holds, typically in a sport or match.

Example: He decided to wrestle with his opponent in the championship match.

wrinkle

IPA: /ˈrɪŋkl/

KK: /ˈrɪŋkəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create small lines or folds in a surface, especially skin or fabric.

Example: As she smiled, her eyes began to wrinkle with joy.

noun

Definition: A small line or crease on a surface, often caused by folding or crumpling, or a mark on the skin that appears with age.

Example: She noticed a wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.

transitive verb

Definition: To create folds or lines in a surface, often referring to fabric or skin.

Example: She tried to wrinkle the paper to give it an old look.

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