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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

observe

IPA: /əbˈzɜːrv/

KK: /əbˈzɜrv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To watch something carefully or to notice something happening without taking part in it.

Example: During the experiment, the students were asked to observe the reactions closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To watch or pay attention to something carefully in order to learn or notice it.

Example: She likes to observe the behavior of birds in her garden.

obstetrician

IPA: //ˌɒb.stəˈtrɪʃ.ən//

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of women during and after giving birth.

Example: The obstetrician monitored the health of the mother and baby throughout the pregnancy.

obtainable

IPA: /əˈbeɪnəbl/

KK: /əbˈteɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be gotten or acquired.

Example: The information you need is obtainable from the library.

obvious

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪəs/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to see or understand; clear and apparent without any doubt.

Example: It was obvious that she was upset after hearing the news.

occasion

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒən/

KK: /əˈkeɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A special time or event when something happens, often important or significant.

Example: We celebrated the occasion with a big party.

occasional

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒənl/

KK: /əˈkeɪʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens from time to time but not regularly; infrequent or occasional events or actions.

Example: We go to the beach for an occasional picnic during the summer.

occupant

IPA: /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

KK: /ˈɑkjəpənt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives in or uses a particular space or property.

Example: The occupant of the apartment was very friendly and always greeted the neighbors.

occupation

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɑˈkjuː.peɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A job or profession that someone does to earn a living.

Example: Her occupation is a teacher at the local school.

occupied

IPA: /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

KK: /ɑˈkjʊpaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Being busy or unavailable because someone is using or has taken a space or resource.

Example: The meeting room is occupied, so we need to find another place to discuss our project.

verb

Definition: To take up space or time, or to be in a place.

Example: The room was occupied by a large table and several chairs.

occupy

IPA: /ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/

KK: /ˈɑk.jə.paɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of a space or position, or to use time or attention for a specific purpose.

Example: The soldiers occupy the building to secure the area.

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