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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

abandoned

IPA: /əˈbændənd/

KK: /əˈbændənd/

adjective

Definition: Left behind or no longer cared for; something that has been deserted or given up.

Example: The abandoned house stood silent and eerie at the end of the street.

abdominal

IPA: /æbˈdɒmɪnəl/

KK: /æbˈdɑːmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the part of the body located between the chest and the pelvis, where the stomach and other organs are found.

Example: He felt a sharp pain in his abdominal area after the workout.

noun

Definition: A muscle located in the stomach area, often referred to in the plural form as abdominal muscles.

Example: She does exercises to strengthen her abdominals.

abdominally

IPA: /æbˈdɒmɪnəli/

KK: /æbˈdɑːmɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the stomach area of the body.

Example: The patient was instructed to breathe abdominally during the exercise.

abiotic

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/

KK: /ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes things that are not alive, such as sunlight, water, and minerals. It refers to the physical parts of the environment that affect living things.

Example: The abiotic components of the ecosystem play a crucial role in determining the types of organisms that can thrive there.

ably

IPA: /ˈeɪbli/

KK: /ˈeɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill or competence; effectively.

Example: She completed the project ably, impressing everyone with her skills.

abnormal

IPA: /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

KK: /æbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Not typical or usual; something that is different from what is considered normal, often in a way that may be concerning.

Example: The doctor noted that the test results were abnormal and required further investigation.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves or thinks in a way that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The study focused on the behavior of abnormal individuals in social settings.

aboriginal

IPA: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

KK: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the original inhabitants of a place, especially the indigenous peoples of Australia, or something that has existed in a region from the very beginning.

Example: The aboriginal culture has a rich history that dates back thousands of years.

noun

Definition: A member of the original people who lived in a particular place, especially in Australia. This term is often used to refer to the Indigenous peoples of Australia.

Example: The aboriginal people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

abreast

IPA: /əˈbrɛst/

KK: /əˈbrɛst/

adjective

Definition: Next to each other in a line, or being up to date with the latest information or developments.

Example: The two runners were abreast as they approached the finish line.

adverb

Definition: Next to each other in a line or position; also means to stay informed about something.

Example: The two ships were docked two abreast at the harbor.

abroad

IPA: /əˈbrɔːd/

KK: /əˈbrɔd/

adjective

Definition: In or to a foreign country, especially one that is not your own.

Example: She studied abroad for a year in France.

adverb

Definition: In or to a foreign country, away from one's own country.

Example: She studied abroad for a year in France.

noun

Definition: A place outside one's own country, often referring to foreign countries where people may travel or live.

Example: Many students choose to study abroad to experience different cultures.

abscess

IPA: /ˈæb.sɛs/

KK: /ˈæb.sɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: An area of swollen tissue filled with pus that forms in the body due to infection or inflammation.

Example: The wound began to abscess, causing significant pain.

noun

Definition: A swollen area in the body filled with pus, usually caused by infection, and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Example: The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the patient's pain.

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