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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

popularize

IPA: /ˈpɒpjʊləraɪz/

KK: /ˈpɑp.jə.ləˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something well-known or liked by many people.

Example: The artist worked hard to popularize her unique style of painting.

populate

IPA: /ˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To fill an area with people or living things; to provide a place with inhabitants.

Example: The new housing development will populate the area with families.

populated

IPA: /ˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈpɑːp.jə.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Filled with people or living things; having many inhabitants.

Example: The city is highly populated, with millions of residents living there.

verb

Definition: To fill an area with people or things; to inhabit or occupy a space.

Example: The city was populated by a diverse group of people from different cultures.

populous

IPA: /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

KK: /ˈpɑp.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of people living in a particular area; crowded with inhabitants.

Example: Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.

port

IPA: //pɔrt//

KK: /pɔrt/

adjective

Definition: Related to the left side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Example: The port side of the ship was painted bright red.

noun

Definition: A location by the water where ships can dock to load and unload goods or passengers.

Example: The cargo ship arrived at the port early in the morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To adapt software for use on a different system or to carry something in a specific way, often related to weapons or navigation.

Example: The developers worked hard to port the game to the new console.

portability

IPA: /pɔːrˈtæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of something to be easily carried or moved from one place to another.

Example: The portability of the new laptop makes it ideal for travel.

portable

IPA: /ˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be easily carried or moved from one place to another.

Example: I bought a portable charger so I can charge my phone on the go.

noun

Definition: An item that is designed to be easily carried or moved, often because it is small and lightweight.

Example: I bought a portable charger so I can charge my phone on the go.

portion

IPA: /ˈpɔːrʃən/

KK: /ˈpɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A part of something larger, often used to refer to a serving of food or a section of a whole.

Example: She served a generous portion of pasta for dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller parts or shares, especially for giving to others.

Example: The chef will portion the cake into equal slices for the guests.

portly

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtli/

KK: /ˈpɔrtli/

adjective

Definition: Having a stout or heavy body; often used to describe someone who is somewhat overweight in a dignified or stately manner.

Example: The portly gentleman walked into the room with an air of confidence.

portrait

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtrɪt/

KK: /ˈpɔrtrɪt/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a page or document that is taller than it is wide, meaning the longer side is vertical.

Example: The artist chose a portrait layout for the painting to emphasize the subject's height.

noun

Definition: A picture or image of a person, usually showing their face, made by an artist or photographer.

Example: The artist painted a beautiful portrait of her grandmother.

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