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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

embarkation

IPA: /ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˌbɑrkˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially for travel or military purposes.

Example: The embarkation of the troops was scheduled for early morning.

embarrassable

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəsəbl/

KK: /ɪmˈbærəsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to feel embarrassed or to be made to feel embarrassed.

Example: She is quite embarrassable, often blushing at compliments.

embarrassed

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəst/

KK: /ɪmˈbærəst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling self-conscious or ashamed about something.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

verb

Definition: To feel self-conscious or ashamed in a situation, often due to a mistake or awkwardness.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

embarrassedly

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəstli/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛrəsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows feelings of self-consciousness or shame.

Example: She smiled embarrassedly when she realized everyone was looking at her.

embarrassing

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of shame or awkwardness in social situations.

Example: It was embarrassing to trip in front of everyone at the party.

noun

Definition: The state of feeling self-conscious or ashamed in a situation.

Example: His mistake at the party was a source of great embarrassment for him.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

embarrassingly

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋli/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to feel awkward or ashamed.

Example: She laughed embarrassingly when she tripped on stage.

embassy

IPA: /ˈɛm.bə.si/

KK: /ˈɛm.bə.si/

noun

Definition: A place where an ambassador and their staff work, usually located in a foreign country, to represent their home country and handle diplomatic matters.

Example: The embassy helped the citizens who were in trouble abroad.

embedded

IPA: /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is firmly or securely fixed within something else, often as part of a larger whole.

Example: The embedded system in the car controls various functions automatically.

verb

Definition: To place something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example: The artist embedded small pieces of glass into the sculpture to create a unique effect.

embellisher

IPA: /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃər/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that makes something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.

Example: The artist was known as an embellisher, transforming simple objects into beautiful works of art.

emblem

IPA: /ˈɛmbləm/

KK: /ˈɛmbləm/

noun

Definition: A symbol or design that represents something, often used as a badge or sign to show identity or values.

Example: The school's emblem features a lion and a book, symbolizing courage and knowledge.

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