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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

doing

IPA: /ˈduːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈduːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activities or actions that people do, often referring to events or tasks that take place.

Example: The doings of the community were celebrated at the annual festival.

dormitory

IPA: /ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/

KK: /ˈdɔrmɪˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A building or room where many people sleep, often found in schools or colleges.

Example: After a long day of classes, the students returned to their dormitory to relax and study.

down

IPA: /daʊn/

KK: /daʊn/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being finished or completed; also refers to something that is not in play or has been retired in sports contexts.

Example: After working hard all week, I finally got my project down.

adverb

Definition: In a direction towards a lower place or position, or away from a higher place.

Example: She walked down the stairs carefully.

noun

Definition: A soft and fluffy material, often found under the feathers of birds, used for insulation or padding.

Example: The jacket is filled with down to keep you warm in winter.

preposition

Definition: In a direction from a higher place to a lower place, or toward the ground.

Example: She walked down the stairs carefully.

downtown

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the central area of a city, often where businesses and shops are located.

Example: The downtown area is bustling with activity and shops.

adverb

Definition: In or toward the central area of a city, often where the main businesses and shops are located.

Example: We decided to go downtown to visit the new art gallery.

noun

Definition: The central area of a city where most businesses, shops, and offices are located.

Example: We went to downtown to enjoy the shops and restaurants.

doze

IPA: /doʊz/

KK: /doʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sleep lightly for a short period of time, often without being fully aware of it.

Example: After a long day, I like to doze on the couch for a while.

noun

Definition: A brief and light sleep, often taken during the day.

Example: After lunch, I like to take a doze on the couch.

transitive verb

Definition: To sleep lightly or for a short period of time, often while sitting up or in a relaxed position.

Example: After a long day at work, I like to doze on the couch for a while.

draw

IPA: /drɔː/

KK: /drɔ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To attract attention or interest; to pull in people or things.

Example: The new art exhibit is drawing a lot of visitors this weekend.

noun

Definition: A situation or event where no one wins, or a small dip in the ground where water collects, or the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or the act of inhaling smoke, or a specific play in football.

Example: The game ended in a draw, with neither team scoring more points than the other.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to come towards you or to take something from a source, often by pulling or attracting it.

Example: She can draw beautiful pictures with just a pencil.

drawing

IPA: /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdrɔɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A picture or design made by marking a surface with lines, or the act of making such a picture.

Example: She created a beautiful drawing of the landscape.

dress

IPA: //drɛs//

KK: /drɛs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to clothing that is formal or suitable for special occasions.

Example: She wore a dress outfit to the wedding.

noun

Definition: A type of clothing that is usually a one-piece garment worn by women or girls, covering the body and often extending down to the legs.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To put clothing on someone or something, or to prepare something for a specific purpose.

Example: She decided to dress her daughter in a beautiful gown for the party.

dressier

IPA: //ˈdrɛs.i.ər//

KK: /ˈdrɛsɪər/

adjective

Definition: More formal or stylish than usual clothing.

Example: For the party, she chose a dressier outfit than she normally wears.

dressiest

IPA: /ˈdrɛs.i.ɪst/

KK: /ˈdrɛs.i.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most formal or elegant in style or appearance.

Example: She wore her dressiest outfit to the wedding.

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