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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

cue

IPA: /kjuː/

KK: /kyu/

intransitive verb

Definition: To form a line or a sequence of people or things waiting for something.

Example: We need to cue up for the concert tickets.

culinarian

IPA: /kəˈlɪnəriən/

KK: /kəˈlɪnəriən/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled in cooking or preparing food, often professionally.

Example: She is a talented culinarian who creates delicious dishes.

culinarily

IPA: /kəˈlɪnəˌrɛli/

KK: /kjuˈlɪnɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to cooking or the kitchen.

Example: She is known for her culinarily creative dishes that impress everyone.

culinary

IPA: /ˈkʌlɪnəri/

KK: /ˈkʌlɪnɛri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes anything that is connected to cooking or the kitchen.

Example: She took a culinary class to improve her cooking skills.

cull

IPA: /kʌl/

KK: /kʌl/

verb

Definition: To select and remove certain items or individuals from a group, often to improve the quality of the remaining members.

Example: The farmer decided to cull the weaker animals from the herd to ensure better health for the rest.

cultivated

IPA: //ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having been educated or refined; showing good manners and taste.

Example: She is a cultivated person who enjoys classical music and fine art.

cultivation

IPA: //kʌlˈteɪʃən//

KK: /kʌlˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of growing plants or crops, or the act of improving skills or knowledge.

Example: The cultivation of vegetables requires careful planning and attention to detail.

cultural

IPA: /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

KK: /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular group of people or society.

Example: The festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the community.

cumbersome

IPA: /ˈkʌmbərsəm/

KK: /ˈkʌmbərsəm/

adjective

Definition: Hard to manage or carry because it is heavy or large.

Example: The box was too cumbersome for me to lift by myself.

cumulative

IPA: /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

KK: /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that increases or grows by adding more over time, often in a series or sequence.

Example: The cumulative effects of the medication can lead to serious side effects if taken for too long.

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