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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

illustrate

IPA: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

KK: /ˈɪləstreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide a clear example or explanation of something, often using pictures or diagrams.

Example: The teacher used a diagram to illustrate the concept of gravity.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easier to understand by providing examples, pictures, or comparisons.

Example: The teacher used a diagram to illustrate the concept of gravity.

illustrational

IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪlʌsˈtreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is meant to explain or clarify by providing examples or images.

Example: The teacher used an illustrational diagram to help the students understand the concept better.

illustrative

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain or clarify something, often by providing examples or visuals.

Example: The teacher used an illustrative diagram to help the students understand the concept better.

illustrator

IPA: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates drawings or images, often for books, magazines, or other publications.

Example: The illustrator brought the story to life with beautiful images.

image

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A representation of something, such as a picture, drawing, or mental picture that helps to visualize or understand an idea or concept.

Example: The artist created a beautiful image of the sunset over the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a visual representation of something, often by describing it in detail or producing a likeness.

Example: The artist imaged the landscape beautifully in her painting.

imaginary

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Something that exists only in the mind and not in reality; not real or true.

Example: The imaginary friend helped her feel less lonely.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

imaginative

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is full of new and creative ideas, often thinking outside the box.

Example: The imaginative story captured the attention of all the children.

imaginatively

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nət.ɪv.li/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows creativity and original thought.

Example: She approached the project imaginatively, coming up with unique ideas that impressed everyone.

imaging

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating visual representations of objects or areas, often used in medical contexts to help diagnose conditions or understand structures.

Example: The doctor used imaging techniques to get a clearer view of the patient's internal organs.

imbed

IPA: /ɪmˈbɛd/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛd/

verb

Definition: To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass or context.

Example: The artist decided to imbed the small stones into the surface of the sculpture.

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