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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

airpost

IPA: //ˈɛərˌpoʊst//

KK: /ˈɛrˌpoʊst/

noun

Definition: A method of sending letters and packages using airplanes.

Example: The airpost service has improved the speed of mail delivery across the country.

aisle

IPA: /aɪl/

KK: /aɪl/

noun

Definition: A passageway that runs between rows of seats or shelves, commonly found in places like theaters, airplanes, or stores.

Example: She walked down the aisle to find her seat on the airplane.

alarm

IPA: /əˈlɑːrm/

KK: /əˈlɑrm/

noun

Definition: A device or signal that warns people about danger or an emergency, often making a loud noise. It can also refer to a feeling of fear or worry when something dangerous is happening.

Example: The alarm went off at 7 AM, waking everyone in the house.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel fear or worry; to warn someone about something that may be dangerous or concerning.

Example: The sudden noise alarmed the entire neighborhood.

alcool

IPA: //ˈæl.kɒl//

KK: /ˈæl.kɔl/

noun

Definition: A type of alcohol that is often used in beverages and can be made from grains or other sources.

Example: Many people enjoy cocktails that contain alcohol.

allow

IPA: /əˈlaʊ/

KK: /əˈlaʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give permission for something to happen or to let someone do something.

Example: The poem allows of several interpretations.

transitive verb

Definition: To let someone do something or to let something happen; to give permission for an action or event.

Example: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.

alone

IPA: /əˈloʊn/

KK: /əˈloʊn/

adjective

Definition: Being by oneself, without anyone else around; not with others.

Example: She prefers to work alone in her office without distractions.

adverb

Definition: Without anyone else; by oneself or without assistance.

Example: She prefers to work alone in her office.

aloud

IPA: /əˈlaʊd/

KK: /əˈlaʊd/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be heard; using the voice to speak or make sounds, rather than silently or quietly.

Example: She read the poem aloud to the audience.

alphabet

IPA: /ˈælfəˌbɛt/

KK: /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

noun

Definition: A collection of letters or symbols used to represent the sounds of a language, usually arranged in a specific order.

Example: The English alphabet has 26 letters.

always

IPA: /ˈɔːlweɪz/

KK: /ˈɔlweɪz/

adverb

Definition: This word means at all times or on every occasion. It indicates that something happens without exception or continues to happen indefinitely.

Example: She always arrives on time for meetings.

amazed

IPA: /əˈmeɪzd/

KK: /əˈmeɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or impressed by something.

Example: I was amazed by the magician's incredible tricks.

verb

Definition: To be filled with wonder or surprise about something.

Example: I was amazed by the magician's incredible tricks.

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