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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

district

IPA: /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

KK: /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

noun

Definition: A specific area or region that is set apart for a particular purpose, often used for administrative or electoral reasons.

Example: The school district is responsible for the education of children in that area.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or organize an area into smaller parts for administrative or management purposes.

Example: The city council decided to district the area to improve local governance.

disturb

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːrb/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrb/

transitive verb

Definition: To interrupt or interfere with someone's peace, comfort, or order, causing them to feel troubled or upset.

Example: The loud music from the party disturbed my concentration while I was studying.

disturbed

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːrbd/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrbd/

adjective

Definition: Having a troubled or unsettled mind, often showing signs of emotional or mental illness.

Example: The artist's work often reflects his disturbed state of mind.

disuse

IPA: /dɪsˈjuːs/

KK: /dɪsˈjus/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being used or the act of stopping to use something.

Example: The old factory fell into disuse after the new one was built.

verb

Definition: To stop using or practicing something that was once used or practiced.

Example: Many old traditions fall into disuse over time.

disused

IPA: /dɪsˈjuːzd/

KK: /dɪsˈjuːzd/

adjective

Definition: Not being used anymore or not occupied.

Example: The disused railway line has become a popular walking path.

diversely

IPA: /daɪˈvɜrslɪ/

KK: /daɪˈvɜrsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows variety or difference.

Example: The team approached the problem diversely, using different strategies to find a solution.

divert

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrt/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change direction or focus from one thing to another.

Example: The river diverts around the large rock.

transitive verb

Definition: To change the direction of something or to distract someone's attention from something.

Example: The teacher tried to divert the students' attention back to the lesson.

diverted

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been changed from its original course or purpose.

Example: The diverted river created a new landscape in the valley.

verb

Definition: To change the direction or use of something, often to take it away from its original path or purpose.

Example: The road was diverted due to construction work.

dividable

IPA: /dɪˈvaɪdəbl/

KK: /dɪˈvaɪdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be separated into parts or groups without leaving a remainder.

Example: The number 10 is dividable by 2, 5, and 10.

dividend

IPA: /ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/

KK: /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/

noun

Definition: A portion of profits that is distributed to shareholders or policyholders, often as a reward for their investment or participation.

Example: The company announced a dividend for its shareholders after a successful year.

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