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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

insomnia

IPA: /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

KK: /ɪnˈsɑːm.nɪ.ə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to not getting enough rest.

Example: Many people suffer from insomnia, making it hard for them to focus during the day.

insomniac

IPA: /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.æk/

KK: /ɪnˈsɑmniˌæk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has difficulty sleeping or suffers from insomnia.

Example: She is an insomniac who often struggles to fall asleep at night.

noun

Definition: A person who has difficulty sleeping and often cannot fall asleep or stay asleep.

Example: As an insomniac, she often found herself awake at night while others were sleeping.

inspect

IPA: /ɪnˈspɛkt/

KK: /ɪnˈspɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To look at something closely to check its condition or quality, often to find problems or mistakes.

Example: The teacher will inspect the students' homework for any errors.

inspection

IPA: /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A careful examination or review of something to check its quality or condition.

Example: The inspection of the building revealed several safety issues that needed to be addressed.

inspector

IPA: /ɪnˈspɛktər/

KK: /ɪnˈspɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to examine or check something carefully, often to ensure that rules or standards are being followed.

Example: The inspector checked the building for safety violations.

inspirer

IPA: /ɪnˈspaɪər/

KK: /ɪnˈspaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who motivates or encourages others to do something positive or creative.

Example: She is an inspirer who helps young artists find their voice.

instal

IPA: /ɪnˈstæl/

KK: /ɪnˈstæl/

noun

Definition: The act of setting something up or putting it in place, often referring to equipment or software.

Example: The instal of the new software took longer than expected.

verb

Definition: To set up or put something in place for use, often referring to software or equipment.

Example: I need to instal the new software on my computer before I can use it.

install

IPA: /ɪnˈstɔːl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɔl/

transitive verb

Definition: To put something in place and make it ready for use, such as software or equipment.

Example: I need to install the new printer before I can use it.

installation

IPA: /ɪnˈstæl.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈstæl.eɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of setting up equipment or a system so that it is ready to use.

Example: The installation of the new software took several hours.

instalment

IPA: /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈstɔlmənt/

noun

Definition: A part of a payment that is made regularly over a period of time, rather than paying the full amount at once.

Example: I decided to pay for the new car in monthly instalments.

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