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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

prediabetic

IPA: /ˌpriːdaɪˈabɛtɪk/

KK: /prɪˈdaɪəˌbɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition that occurs before the development of diabetes, suggesting that a person may develop diabetes in the future if no changes are made to their health.

Example: The doctor advised her to make lifestyle changes because she was classified as prediabetic.

noun

Definition: A person who has a higher than normal blood sugar level but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

Example: The doctor told me I am prediabetic and need to change my diet.

predict

IPA: /prɪˈdɪkt/

KK: /prɪˈdɪkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.

Example: She can predict the weather accurately.

transitive verb

Definition: To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.

Example: Scientists can predict the weather using advanced technology.

predictable

IPA: /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

KK: /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be expected or foreseen based on previous patterns or behavior.

Example: The weather this week is very predictable; it will be sunny every day.

predicted

IPA: /prɪˈdɪktɪd/

KK: /prɪˈdɪktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been said will happen in the future.

Example: The predicted weather for tomorrow is sunny with a chance of rain.

verb

Definition: To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.

Example: The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow.

predictive

IPA: /prɪˈdɪktɪv/

KK: /prɪˈdɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the ability to predict something, often used in contexts like data analysis or forecasting.

Example: The predictive model helped the company forecast sales for the upcoming year.

predominant

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the most important, common, or noticeable among others.

Example: The predominant color in the painting is blue.

prefabricate

IPA: //ˌpriːˈfæbrɪkeɪt//

KK: /prɪˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To manufacture parts of a building or structure in advance so that they can be easily assembled later.

Example: The company decided to prefabricate the houses to save time on construction.

prefabricated

IPA: /ˌpriːˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/

KK: /prɪˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made in a factory or workshop before being put together at the final location, often to save time and ensure quality.

Example: The company specializes in building prefabricated homes that can be assembled quickly.

verb

Definition: To construct parts of a building or structure in advance, usually in a factory, so that they can be quickly assembled on site.

Example: The company specializes in prefabricated homes that can be built in just a few weeks.

prefabrication

IPA: /ˌprɛfəbɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /prɪˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making parts of a building or structure in a factory before bringing them to the construction site to be assembled.

Example: The company specializes in the prefabrication of homes, allowing for quicker construction times.

preface

IPA: /ˈprɛf.əs/

KK: /ˈprɛfəs/

noun

Definition: An introductory section of a book or speech that explains its purpose or background, often written by the author.

Example: The author included a preface to explain the inspiration behind the book.

transitive verb

Definition: To introduce something, such as a book or speech, with a preliminary statement or essay.

Example: The author decided to preface her novel with a personal note about her inspiration.

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