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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

able

IPA: /ˈeɪbəl/

KK: /ˈeɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the skills, power, or resources to do something successfully.

Example: She is able to solve complex problems quickly.

aboard

IPA: /əˈbɔːrd/

KK: /əˈbɔrd/

adjective

Definition: In or on a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane, or part of a group or organization.

Example: The passengers are already aboard the ship, ready to set sail.

adverb

Definition: In or on a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane.

Example: We boarded the ship and set sail for our adventure.

preposition

Definition: In or on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.

Example: The passengers are now aboard the ship.

absent

IPA: /ˈæbsənt/

KK: /ˈæbsənt/

adjective

Definition: Not being in a place or not existing; missing or lacking.

Example: The student was absent from class yesterday.

preposition

Definition: Not present in a place or situation.

Example: She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

transitive verb

Definition: To stay away from a place or event, often intentionally.

Example: They absented themselves from the debate.

accepting

IPA: //əkˈsɛptɪŋ//

KK: /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is open to receiving or agreeing with ideas, feelings, or situations without resistance.

Example: She has an accepting attitude towards different cultures.

verb

Definition: To agree to receive or take something that is offered, or to recognize and allow something to happen.

Example: She is accepting the award on behalf of her team.

accessary

IPA: //ˈæksəˌsɛri//

KK: /ˈæksəsɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is additional or supplementary, often serving to support or enhance something else.

Example: The accessary role in the project was crucial for its success.

noun

Definition: A person who helps or supports someone in doing something, especially in committing a crime.

Example: The police arrested him as an accessory to the robbery.

accessorise

IPA: /ˌæksəˈsaɪz/

KK: /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/

verb

Definition: To add extra items or features to something, especially to enhance its appearance or functionality.

Example: She decided to accessorise her outfit with a stylish scarf and earrings.

accessory

IPA: //əkˈsɛsəri//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is secondary or additional, often serving to support or enhance the main item or function.

Example: The accessory role of the assistant was crucial in the project's success.

noun

Definition: An item that is added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or complete. It can also refer to a person who helps someone commit a crime without being directly involved.

Example: She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to her dress.

accidentally

IPA: //ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt.əl.i//

KK: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens by chance or without intention; not planned or deliberate.

Example: She accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt before the meeting.

ache

IPA: /eɪk/

KK: /eɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a continuous, dull pain or discomfort in a part of the body, or to feel a strong desire or longing for something.

Example: After the long hike, my legs began to ache.

noun

Definition: A continuous, often mild pain that can be felt in different parts of the body. It can also refer to a strong feeling of sadness or longing.

Example: After the long hike, I felt an ache in my legs.

aching

IPA: /ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/

KK: /ˈeɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a dull pain or discomfort, often associated with a strong feeling of sadness or longing.

Example: After the long hike, I felt an aching pain in my legs.

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