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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

antibacterial

IPA: /ˌæntiˈbækˌtɪrɪəl/

KK: /ˌæntiˈbækˌtɪrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that can kill or stop the growth of bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antibacterial cream to help heal the infection.

anticholesterol

IPA: /ˌæntiˈkoʊlɛstərəl/

KK: /æntiˈkoʊlɛstərəl/

adjective

Definition: This describes something that helps to reduce or prevent cholesterol levels in the body.

Example: Eating anticholesterol foods can help improve heart health.

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to lower cholesterol levels in the body.

Example: Doctors often recommend anticholesterol medications to patients with high cholesterol.

anticipate

IPA: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening in the future.

Example: I anticipate that the meeting will be productive.

transitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening, often with pleasure or excitement.

Example: I anticipate a great time at the party this weekend.

anticipated

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪ.peɪ.tɪd/

KK: /æntɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Expected to happen or arrive at a certain time.

Example: The anticipated arrival of the train made everyone excited.

verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening.

Example: She anticipated the arrival of her friends with excitement.

anticorrosion

IPA: /ˌæntɪkəˈroʊʒən/

KK: /æntiˈkɔrəˌʒən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a material or substance that prevents the process of deterioration caused by corrosion.

Example: The new paint has anticorrosion properties that protect the metal from rust.

anticorrosive

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkɔːrəˌsɪv/

KK: /æntiˈkɔrəˌsɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps to stop or reduce the damage caused by rust or other forms of corrosion.

Example: The new paint is anticorrosive, protecting the metal from rusting.

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent or stop the process of corrosion, which is the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, due to chemical reactions with their environment.

Example: The engineer applied an anticorrosive to the metal surface to protect it from rusting.

anticyclone

IPA: /ˈæntiˌsaɪkloʊn/

KK: /ˈæntɪsaɪkloʊn/

noun

Definition: A large system of winds that moves around a center of high pressure, rotating clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Example: The weather forecast predicted an anticyclone, bringing clear skies and calm winds.

antidepressant

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈprɛs.ənt/

KK: /ˌæntiˈdɪprɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that helps to reduce or prevent feelings of sadness or depression.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antidepressant medication to help improve her mood.

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that helps to improve mood and reduce feelings of sadness or depression.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antidepressant to help manage her depression.

antidiarrheal

IPA: /ˌæntiˈdaɪəˌrɪəl/

KK: /æntiˈdaɪəˌril/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps stop or reduce diarrhea.

Example: The doctor recommended an antidiarrheal to help with my stomach issues.

antidote

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

noun

Definition: A substance that can stop or reduce the harmful effects of a poison or disease.

Example: The doctor gave her an antidote after she was bitten by a snake.

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