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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

honoured

IPA: /ˈɒnəd/

KK: /ˈɑːnərd/

adjective

Definition: Respected and recognized for achievements or qualities, often due to receiving an award or special recognition.

Example: She felt honoured to receive the award for her contributions to the community.

verb

Definition: To feel or show great respect for someone or something, often in a formal way.

Example: She was honoured to receive the award for her contributions to the community.

honouree

IPA: /ˈhɒn.ə.riː/

KK: /ˈhɒnəˌriː/

noun

Definition: A person who is given an honor or award for their achievements or contributions.

Example: The honouree was celebrated at the annual awards ceremony for her outstanding work in the community.

hook

IPA: /hʊk/

KK: /hʊk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bend or curve in a shape similar to a hook.

Example: The metal wire will hook easily when you bend it.

noun

Definition: A curved or bent tool or part that is used to catch, hold, or fasten something.

Example: He used a hook to hang the picture on the wall.

transitive verb

Definition: To catch or fasten something with a curved or bent object, or to cause someone to become addicted to something.

Example: He tried to hook the fish with his bait.

horizontal

IPA: /həˈrɪzəntəl/

KK: /hɔr'ɪzəntəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is flat and level, running from side to side rather than up and down.

Example: The table was set up in a horizontal position to make it easier for everyone to reach the food.

noun

Definition: A line, plane, or object that is level and parallel to the ground, not sloping up or down.

Example: The table was placed in a horizontal position to ensure stability.

hormone

IPA: /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

KK: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance made by the body that travels through the blood to control and regulate various functions, such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Example: Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

horrid

IPA: /ˈhɒr.ɪd/

KK: /ˈhɔrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very unpleasant or bad; causing strong feelings of disgust or fear.

Example: The horrid smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

horridest

IPA: /ˈhɒrɪdɪst/

KK: /ˈhɔrɪdɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most unpleasant or terrible; extremely bad or awful.

Example: That was the horridest movie I have ever seen.

horticultural

IPA: /hɔːrˈtɪkʌltʃərəl/

KK: /hɔrˈtɪkʧərəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the practice of growing and cultivating plants, especially in gardens.

Example: She studied horticultural techniques to improve her garden's yield.

hospice

IPA: /ˈhɒspɪs/

KK: /ˈhɑːspɪs/

noun

Definition: A place that provides care and support for people who are very ill and may be near the end of their life.

Example: The family decided to move their loved one to a hospice for better care during his final days.

hospitable

IPA: /hɒsˈpɪtəbl/

KK: /hɑˈspɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Willing to welcome and take care of guests in a friendly and generous way.

Example: The family was very hospitable, inviting us to stay for dinner and making us feel at home.

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