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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

idyllic

IPA: /ɪˈdɪlɪk/

KK: /ɪˈdɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a scene or experience that is peaceful, happy, and charming, often in a natural setting.

Example: They spent an idyllic summer afternoon by the lake, enjoying the sunshine and the gentle breeze.

igneous

IPA: /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

KK: /ˈɪɡniəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rocks that are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material, such as magma or lava.

Example: The igneous rock was formed from cooled lava after the volcanic eruption.

ignite

IPA: /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

KK: /ɪgˈnaɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To start burning or to catch fire.

Example: The dry leaves began to ignite when the sun hit them.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to start burning or to excite strong feelings in someone.

Example: The campfire was ignited with just a few matches.

ignorable

IPA: /ɪɡˈnɔːrəbl/

KK: /ɪgˈnɔrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be disregarded or not taken into account.

Example: The small details in the report were ignorable and did not affect the overall conclusion.

illegible

IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒəbl/

KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Difficult or impossible to read or understand due to unclear writing or printing.

Example: The note was so smudged that it was completely illegible.

illegibly

IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be read or understood clearly.

Example: The note was written illegibly, making it hard to understand.

illness

IPA: /ˈɪl.nəs/

KK: /ˈɪl.nəs/

noun

Definition: A condition that makes a person unhealthy, often caused by a disease or sickness.

Example: She took a week off work to recover from her illness.

illuminate

IPA: /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/

KK: /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made bright or filled with light; also refers to being intellectually or spiritually enlightened.

Example: The artist used bright colors to illuminate the canvas.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become bright or lighted, often as a result of a source of light.

Example: The stars illuminate the night sky beautifully.

noun

Definition: A person who has a deep understanding or insight, often seen as wise or knowledgeable.

Example: The illuminate shared their wisdom with the community, inspiring others to seek knowledge.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something brighter or clearer, often by adding light or decoration, or to help someone understand something better.

Example: The teacher used examples to illuminate the complex topic for her students.

illuminated

IPA: /ɪˈluːməˌneɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪˈluːməˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made bright or visible by light; lit up.

Example: The illuminated sign was easy to see from a distance.

verb

Definition: To light up or make something brighter, often by using a source of light.

Example: The street was beautifully illuminated by the festive lights during the holiday season.

illusionist

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒənɪst/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who performs tricks or creates illusions to entertain an audience, often using sleight of hand or other techniques.

Example: The illusionist amazed the crowd with his incredible tricks and illusions.

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