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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

dodecahedron

IPA: /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdrən/

KK: /doʊˈdɛkəˌhiːdrən/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that has twelve flat surfaces, known as faces.

Example: The dodecahedron is one of the five Platonic solids.

dodge

IPA: /dɒdʒ/

KK: /dɑdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To quickly move out of the way to avoid something, often by twisting or shifting your body.

Example: He had to dodge the ball that was thrown at him.

noun

Definition: A clever way to avoid something, often by moving quickly or using a trick.

Example: He made a quick dodge to avoid the ball coming towards him.

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid something by moving quickly to the side or changing direction.

Example: He managed to dodge the ball just in time.

domestic

IPA: /dɪˈmɛstɪk/

KK: /dəˈmɛstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to home, family, or household activities. It can also refer to things produced within a specific country or tame animals.

Example: She enjoys domestic activities like cooking and cleaning.

noun

Definition: A person who works in a household, often performing tasks like cleaning or cooking.

Example: The domestic helped the family with their daily chores.

domesticate

IPA: /dɪˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/

KK: /dəmˈɛstəˌkeɪt/

noun

Definition: A plant or animal that has been adapted to live in a human environment.

Example: The domesticate is often more dependent on humans for survival than its wild counterparts.

transitive verb

Definition: To train or adapt an animal or plant to live in a human environment and be useful to people.

Example: Farmers have learned to domesticate various animals for their needs.

donator

IPA: /dəʊˈneɪtə/

KK: /doʊˈneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives something, especially money or goods, to help others or support a cause.

Example: The donator generously contributed to the charity event.

dongle

IPA: /ˈdɒŋɡl/

KK: /ˈdɔŋɡəl/

noun

Definition: A small hardware device that connects to a computer to provide additional functionality, such as enabling software or serving as an adapter.

Example: I need to plug in my dongle to access the software.

dormant

IPA: /ˈdɔːrmənt/

KK: /ˈdɔrmənt/

adjective

Definition: In a state of rest or inactivity, where growth or development has stopped, but the potential for activity remains.

Example: The seeds remain dormant until the conditions are right for germination.

dose

IPA: /doʊs/

KK: /doʊs/

noun

Definition: A specific amount of medicine or a substance that is taken at one time or over a period of time.

Example: The doctor prescribed a dose of medicine to help with her illness.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a specific amount of medicine or a substance to someone.

Example: The doctor decided to dose the patient with the appropriate medication for his illness.

dosing

IPA: /ˈdoʊsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdoʊsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of giving a specific amount of a medicine or drug to someone.

Example: The doctor recommended a dosing schedule for the medication.

verb

Definition: To give a specific amount of a medicine or drug to someone.

Example: The nurse is dosing the patient with the correct medication.

doubtingly

IPA: /ˈdaʊtɪŋli/

KK: /ˈdaʊtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or lack of confidence about something.

Example: She looked at him doubtingly, unsure if she could trust his words.

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