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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

apparatus

IPA: /əˈpærətəs/

KK: /əˈpærətəs/

noun

Definition: A set of equipment or devices used for a specific purpose, often in scientific or technical contexts.

Example: The laboratory was filled with various types of apparatus for conducting experiments.

appealing

IPA: /əˈpiːlɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpilɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is attractive or inviting, making people want to engage with it.

Example: The new restaurant has an appealing atmosphere that draws in many customers.

appearance

IPA: /əˈpɪərəns/

KK: /əˈpɪr.əns/

noun

Definition: The way someone or something looks to others; the outward look or aspect of a person or thing.

Example: Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

append

IPA: /əˈpɛnd/

KK: /əˈpɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To add something to the end of another thing, like attaching a document or a note.

Example: She decided to append her signature to the bottom of the letter.

appendicitis

IPA: /əˌpɛn.dɪˈsaɪ.tɪs/

KK: /əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the appendix, a small tube attached to the large intestine, becomes swollen and inflamed, often causing pain and requiring surgical removal.

Example: He was diagnosed with appendicitis and had to undergo surgery to remove his appendix.

appendix

IPA: /əˈpɛndɪks/

KK: /əˈpɛndɪks/

noun

Definition: A section at the end of a book or document that provides additional information or material related to the main content.

Example: The report included an appendix with detailed statistics and charts.

appetiser

IPA: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/

KK: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A small dish served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite.

Example: We ordered a delicious bruschetta as an appetiser before our pasta.

appetizing

IPA: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that looks or smells good and makes you want to eat it.

Example: The freshly baked bread was so appetizing that I couldn't resist having a slice.

applaud

IPA: /əˈplɔːd/

KK: /əˈplɔd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To show approval or praise for someone or something, usually by clapping hands.

Example: The audience began to applaud after the performance ended.

transitive verb

Definition: To show approval or praise for someone or something, often by clapping hands.

Example: The audience began to applaud after the performance ended.

applet

IPA: /ˈæplɪt/

KK: /ˈæplɪt/

noun

Definition: A small application designed to perform a specific task, often with limited features and resources.

Example: I used a weather applet to check the forecast on my computer.

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