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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

adjust

IPA: /əˈdʒʌst/

KK: /əˈdʒʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change or modify oneself in order to fit into a new situation or to meet different conditions.

Example: She had to adjust to the new environment after moving to a different country.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable for a particular purpose.

Example: She had to adjust the settings on her camera before taking the picture.

adjustability

IPA: /əˌdʒʌstəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /əˌdʒʌstəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to change or be changed to fit different conditions or needs.

Example: The adjustability of the chair makes it suitable for people of different heights.

adjustable

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstəbl/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed or modified to fit different needs or conditions.

Example: The chair is adjustable, allowing users to change its height for comfort.

adjusted

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstɪd/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed or arranged to fit or work better in a specific situation or to meet certain needs. This can also refer to someone who has found a good balance in their life or relationships.

Example: The adjusted settings on the machine improved its performance significantly.

administering

IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of managing or organizing something, often related to the operation of a business, organization, or government.

Example: The administering of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the staff.

verb

Definition: To manage or oversee the execution of something, such as a task, a process, or the distribution of resources.

Example: She is administering the new policy at the school.

administrator

IPA: //ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə//

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who manages or oversees the operations of an organization, such as a business, school, or government agency.

Example: The administrator organized the annual conference for the school district.

admirably

IPA: /ədˈmɪrəbli/

KK: /ædˈmɪrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that deserves respect or approval.

Example: She handled the difficult situation admirably, earning the respect of her peers.

admission

IPA: /ədˈmɪʃən/

KK: /ədˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of allowing someone to enter a place or the right to enter. It can also mean accepting a fact or truth.

Example: Her admission to the university was a proud moment for her family.

admitter

IPA: /ədˈmɪtə/

KK: /ədˈmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that allows or accepts something to enter or be included.

Example: The hospital has a dedicated team of admitters who process patient entries.

adnoun

IPA: /ˈæd.nəʊn/

KK: /ædˈnaʊn/

noun

Definition: A word that describes a noun but is used in a sentence as if it were a noun itself. For example, in the phrase 'the rich', 'rich' is an adjective that acts like a noun.

Example: In the phrase 'the merciful', the word 'merciful' acts as an adnoun.

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