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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

omicron

IPA: /ˈoʊmɪˌkrɒn/

KK: /ˈoʊmɪˌkrɒn/

noun

Definition: The 15th letter in the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol 'Ο' in uppercase and 'ο' in lowercase.

Example: In the Greek alphabet, omicron comes after lambda and before pi.

omnivorous

IPA: /ɒmˈnɪvərəs/

KK: /ɑmˈnɪvərəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a type of diet that includes both plants and animals. It can also refer to someone who eagerly consumes a wide variety of things, like books or ideas.

Example: Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.

omnivorously

IPA: /ɒmˈnɪvərəsli/

KK: /ɑmˈnɪvərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves eating both plants and animals.

Example: The bear omnivorously foraged for berries and fish in the river.

ongoing

IPA: /ˈɔːnˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɔŋˌɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is currently happening or continuing without stopping.

Example: The ongoing project is expected to be completed by next year.

onscreen

IPA: /ˈɒnˌskriːn/

KK: /ˈɑnˌskrin/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is displayed or visible on a screen, such as a television or computer monitor.

Example: The onscreen instructions were easy to follow during the setup process.

onshore

IPA: /ˈɒnʃɔː/

KK: /ˈɑnˌʃɔr/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is located on or near the land next to a body of water, especially in contrast to being in deep water.

Example: The onshore wind helped to bring cooler temperatures to the beach.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the shore or land from the sea.

Example: The wind shifted onshore, bringing warmer air to the coast.

opening

IPA: /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A space or gap that allows access or passage, or the beginning of an event or activity.

Example: The opening of the new park was celebrated with a big ceremony.

operability

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈræbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈræbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a system or device to be used or operated effectively.

Example: The operability of the new software was tested before its release.

operable

IPA: /ˈɒp.ər.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈɑːpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or operated; functional and in working condition.

Example: The technician confirmed that the machine is operable and ready for use.

operate

IPA: /ˈɒpəreɪt/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To function or work in a particular way; to carry out a task or action.

Example: The machine operates efficiently even in cold weather.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or manage something, such as a machine or a business.

Example: She learned how to operate the new software at work.

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