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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

dentist

IPA: /ˈdɛn.tɪst/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who is trained to take care of people's teeth and gums, helping to prevent and treat dental problems.

Example: I have an appointment with my dentist next week for a check-up.

depart

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrt/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To leave a place or to go away from a specific location.

Example: The train will depart from the station at 5 PM.

transitive verb

Definition: To go away from a place or person; to leave.

Example: The train will depart from the station at 5 PM.

departed

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: No longer living; having passed away or ceased to exist.

Example: We visited the graves of our departed relatives during the holiday.

noun

Definition: A person who has died, especially someone who has recently passed away.

Example: The family of the departed gathered to remember their loved one.

departing

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This describes something or someone that is leaving or going away from a place.

Example: The departing train left the station on time.

verb

Definition: To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Example: The train is departing from the station in five minutes.

desk

IPA: /dɛsk/

KK: /dɛsk/

noun

Definition: A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface used for writing, working, or studying, often equipped with drawers or compartments.

Example: She placed her books on the desk before starting her homework.

dessert

IPA: //dɪˈzɜːrt//

KK: /dɪˈzɜrt/

noun

Definition: A sweet dish or course that is served at the end of a meal, often including items like cake, ice cream, or fruit.

Example: After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake for dessert.

detention

IPA: /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is kept in a place, often as a punishment or while waiting for something to happen.

Example: After misbehaving in class, the student was given detention and had to stay after school.

diary

IPA: /ˈdaɪəri/

KK: /ˈdaɪəri/

noun

Definition: A book where someone writes down their personal thoughts, experiences, and daily events.

Example: She writes in her diary every night before going to bed.

dictation

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of saying words aloud so that someone can write them down or record them.

Example: The teacher gave a dictation for the students to practice their spelling.

dictionary

IPA: //ˈdɪkʃənɛri//

KK: /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A reference book or electronic resource that provides an alphabetical list of words along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I looked up the word in the dictionary to find its meaning.

verb

Definition: A reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

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