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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

hygienist

IPA: /haɪˈdʒiːnɪst/

KK: /haɪˈdʒiːnɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who specializes in maintaining cleanliness and health, often working in dental or medical settings to promote good hygiene practices.

Example: The hygienist recommended that I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly.

hygrometer

IPA: /haɪˈɡrɒmɪtə/

KK: /haɪˈɡrɑːmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of moisture in the air.

Example: The hygrometer showed that the humidity level was very high today.

hyperacidity

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈræɪsɪti/

KK: /haɪpərəˈsɪdəti/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is an excessive amount of acid in the stomach or body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with hyperacidity after she complained of frequent heartburn.

hyperactive

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈæktɪv//

KK: /haɪpərˈæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is very active, often more than what is normal or expected.

Example: The hyperactive child couldn't sit still during the movie.

hyperactivity

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈæktɪvɪti/

KK: /haɪpərˈæktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by excessive movement and restlessness, often seen in children and sometimes associated with attention disorders.

Example: The teacher noticed several students showing signs of hyperactivity during the lesson.

hyperlink

IPA: /ˈhaɪpərˌlɪŋk/

KK: /ˈhaɪpərˌlɪŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To click on a link in a digital document that takes you to another document or webpage.

Example: You can hyperlink to other pages by clicking on the link.

noun

Definition: A clickable link in a digital document that connects to another location, either within the same document or to a different one.

Example: You can find more information by clicking on the hyperlink in the text.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a link in a digital document that connects to another document or resource.

Example: You can hyperlink the text to direct readers to the source.

hyperopia

IPA: /haɪˈpɛrəpiə/

KK: /haɪˈpɛrəpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry, due to the eye being too short from front to back.

Example: People with hyperopia often struggle to read small print without glasses.

hypertext

IPA: //ˈhaɪpərˌtɛkst//

KK: /ˈhaɪpərˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: A system that allows users to navigate through text and documents by clicking on links, making it easier to access related information.

Example: The website uses hypertext to connect different articles and resources.

hyphen

IPA: /ˈhaɪfən/

KK: /ˈhaɪfən/

noun

Definition: A punctuation mark used to connect parts of a compound word or to separate syllables, especially at the end of a line.

Example: You should use a hyphen in the word 'mother-in-law'.

transitive verb

Definition: To join two words or parts of a word with a short line (the hyphen) to create a compound word or to separate syllables.

Example: You should hyphenate the words 'mother-in-law' when writing them together.

hyphenate

IPA: /ˈhaɪfəneɪt/

KK: /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has multiple roles or jobs, often combining two or more professions into one title.

Example: She is a talented hyphenate, working as both a writer and a director.

transitive verb

Definition: To connect or separate parts of a word or name using a hyphen, often to clarify meaning or pronunciation.

Example: You should hyphenate the words when they are combined to form a compound adjective.

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