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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

preregistration

IPA: /ˌpriːrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

KK: /priːˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of signing up or enrolling in advance, usually before a main registration period.

Example: Students are encouraged to complete their preregistration before the semester starts.

prerelease

IPA: //ˈpriːrɪˌliːs//

KK: /priˈriːliːs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that happens before an official release, such as a product or program.

Example: The company held a prerelease event to showcase the new software before its launch.

noun

Definition: An item or product that is made available to the public before its official release date.

Example: The prerelease of the new video game generated a lot of excitement among fans.

prerequisite

IPA: /ˌpriːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

KK: /priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or necessary before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Having a high school diploma is a prerequisite for enrolling in this college course.

noun

Definition: A requirement that must be met before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Completing the introductory course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced class.

preretirement

IPA: //ˌpriːrɪˈtaɪərmənt//

KK: /priːrɪˈtaɪərmənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing before someone stops working, usually when they reach a certain age.

Example: Many people start planning their finances during their preretirement years.

presbyopia

IPA: /ˌprɛz.biˈoʊ.pi.ə/

KK: /prɛzˈboʊpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty seeing close objects clearly, usually due to aging and the lens of the eye losing its flexibility.

Example: Many people start to experience presbyopia in their 40s, making it harder to read small print.

prescribe

IPA: /prɪˈskraɪb/

KK: /prɪˈskraɪb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To establish rules or directions, often related to laws or medical treatments.

Example: The doctor will prescribe a new medication for your condition.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially tell someone to use a specific medicine or treatment.

Example: The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for your infection.

prescriber

IPA: /prɪˈskraɪbər/

KK: /prɪˈskraɪbər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives a written order for medicine or treatment, usually a doctor.

Example: The prescriber recommended a new medication for my condition.

prescription

IPA: /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

KK: /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine or treatment that a patient should take.

Example: I went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription for the antibiotics.

present

IPA: /ˈprɛzənt/

KK: /ˈprɛzənt/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening now; current; available or in attendance.

Example: The present situation requires immediate attention from the team.

intransitive verb

Definition: To show or display something, often in a formal way, such as giving a talk or demonstration.

Example: She will present her research findings at the conference.

noun

Definition: A gift or something that is given to someone, often on a special occasion.

Example: She received a beautiful present for her birthday.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer or give something formally, such as a gift, idea, or information.

Example: She decided to present her findings at the conference.

presentable

IPA: /prɪˈzɛntəbl/

KK: /prɛˈzɛntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or acceptable in appearance or quality for being shown to others.

Example: She made sure her outfit was presentable before the meeting.

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