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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

paediatrics

IPA: //ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks//

KK: /ˈpiːdiˌætrɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that deals with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Example: She decided to specialize in paediatrics to help young patients.

pagination

IPA: /ˌpædʒɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpædʒɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way pages are organized and numbered in a book or document.

Example: The pagination of the report made it easy to find specific sections.

pain

IPA: /peɪn/

KK: /pen/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause discomfort or suffering in the body or mind.

Example: The injury began to pain him after the game.

noun

Definition: A feeling of discomfort or suffering that can be caused by injury, illness, or emotional issues.

Example: After the accident, she felt a sharp pain in her leg.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause discomfort or suffering to someone or something.

Example: The injury will pain him for several weeks.

pained

IPA: /peɪnd/

KK: /peɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing or showing discomfort or distress, often related to physical or emotional suffering.

Example: She had a pained expression on her face after hearing the bad news.

verb

Definition: To feel or cause someone to feel physical or emotional discomfort or suffering.

Example: She was pained by the news of her friend's illness.

painkilling

IPA: //ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɪŋ//

KK: /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Reducing or eliminating discomfort or suffering caused by injury or illness.

Example: The doctor prescribed a painkilling medication to help with her back pain.

painting

IPA: /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A picture created using colors on a surface, or the activity of making such pictures.

Example: The painting on the wall is a beautiful landscape.

palatability

IPA: /pəˈlætəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pəˈlætəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being pleasant to taste or acceptable to eat.

Example: The palatability of the dish was improved by adding spices.

palatable

IPA: /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

KK: /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is pleasant or acceptable to taste or to the mind.

Example: The chef prepared a palatable dish that everyone enjoyed.

palatably

IPA: /pəˈlætəblɪ/

KK: /pəˈlætəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is pleasant to taste or acceptable to the mind.

Example: The dish was prepared palatably, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.

palette

IPA: /ˈpælɪt/

KK: /ˈpælɪt/

noun

Definition: A flat board used by artists to hold and mix paints, or the range of colors used in a particular artwork.

Example: The artist carefully selected colors from her palette to create a beautiful landscape painting.

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