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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

grumble

IPA: /ˈɡrʌm.bəl/

KK: /ˈɡrʌmbl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To complain quietly or in a low voice, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Example: She tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains.

noun

Definition: A quiet complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, often made in a low voice.

Example: He let out a grumble when he heard the news about the change in plans.

transitive verb

Definition: To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low voice or in a way that is not loud or direct.

Example: She tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains.

grumpy

IPA: /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

KK: /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a bad temper or being in a bad mood.

Example: He was grumpy after waking up early in the morning.

guess

IPA: /ɡɛs/

KK: /gɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an estimation or assumption about something without having all the facts.

Example: I can only guess what she is thinking.

noun

Definition: A statement or opinion that is made without complete information, often based on intuition or estimation.

Example: My guess is that it will rain tomorrow.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an estimate or opinion about something without having all the facts or information.

Example: I guess the movie starts at 7 PM, but I'm not sure.

guessable

IPA: /ˈɡɛsəbl/

KK: /ˈɡɛsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be figured out or predicted without much information.

Example: The answer to the riddle was guessable if you thought about it carefully.

guest

IPA: /ɡɛst/

KK: /gɛst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone who is invited to visit or stay in a place, often temporarily.

Example: The hotel offers special amenities for guest visitors.

noun

Definition: A person who is invited to visit or stay at someone's home, event, or place, often receiving hospitality.

Example: We had a special guest at the party who shared interesting stories.

transitive verb

Definition: To entertain someone in your home or at an event.

Example: We decided to guest our friends for dinner this weekend.

gym

IPA: /dʒɪm/

KK: /dʒɪm/

noun

Definition: A place where people go to exercise and improve their physical fitness, often equipped with various machines and weights.

Example: She goes to the gym every morning to work out and stay healthy.

gymnasium

IPA: //dʒɪmˈneɪziəm//

KK: /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/

noun

Definition: A building or room designed for indoor sports and physical activities, often equipped with various sports equipment and facilities.

Example: The students practiced basketball in the gymnasium after school.

hairdresser

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsə/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person who cuts, styles, or arranges hair for others.

Example: I have an appointment with my hairdresser to get a new haircut.

hairdressing

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The profession or activity of cutting, styling, and arranging hair for clients.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in hairdressing after completing her training.

hairstylist

IPA: /ˈhɛrˌstaɪlɪst/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌstaɪlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients.

Example: She went to the hairstylist to get a new haircut for the summer.

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