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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

pensioner

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənər/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who receives a regular payment from the government or a private organization after retiring from work.

Example: After many years of service, she became a pensioner and enjoyed her retirement.

pentagonal

IPA: /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/

KK: /pɛnˈtæɡənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has five sides and five angles, like a shape or figure.

Example: The architect designed a pentagonal building that stood out in the city.

pentatonic

IPA: /pɛnˈtætənɪk/

KK: /pɛnˈtætənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a musical scale that consists of five specific notes, often omitting the fourth and seventh notes of a standard scale.

Example: The song was composed using a pentatonic scale, giving it a unique sound.

peon

IPA: /ˈpiːɒn/

KK: /ˈpiːɒn/

noun

Definition: A person who does low-level or unskilled work, often in a labor-intensive job, and may be bound to serve a landlord or employer.

Example: The company hired several peons to help with the manual labor on the construction site.

percuss

IPA: /pərˈkʌs/

KK: /pərˈkəs/

verb

Definition: To strike or hit something sharply, often to create a sound or rhythm.

Example: The drummer will percuss the cymbals during the performance.

percussion

IPA: /pərˈkʌʃən/

KK: /pərˈkʌʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of musical instrument that produces sound when struck, or the group of such instruments in a band or orchestra.

Example: The drummer played a variety of percussion instruments during the concert.

percussionist

IPA: /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/

KK: /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who plays instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped, such as drums or tambourines.

Example: The percussionist added a lively rhythm to the band's performance.

percussive

IPA: /pərˈkʌsɪv/

KK: /pərˈkəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or produced by striking something, often creating a strong and impactful sound.

Example: The drummer used a percussive technique to create a lively rhythm.

perfected

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪd/

KK: /pɚˈfɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been made flawless or without any mistakes.

Example: The artist presented a perfected version of her sculpture after many revisions.

verb

Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something until it is flawless or complete.

Example: She perfected her skills through years of practice.

perfecting

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/

KK: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making something perfect or improving it to the highest standard.

Example: The artist spent years perfecting her craft before showcasing her work.

verb

Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something to its highest standard.

Example: She is perfecting her skills in painting by practicing every day.

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