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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

punch

IPA: /pʌntʃ/

KK: /pʌntʃ/

noun

Definition: A drink made from a mixture of fruit juices and sometimes carbonated drinks, often served at parties, or a hit made with a closed fist.

Example: We enjoyed a refreshing fruit punch at the summer picnic.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit someone or something with a quick and forceful movement of the fist.

Example: He decided to punch the bag to relieve some stress.

punctual

IPA: //ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl//

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧuəl/

adjective

Definition: Being on time or arriving at the expected time without delay.

Example: She is always punctual for her meetings.

punctuate

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃ.eɪt/

KK: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use marks such as periods, commas, and question marks in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

Example: It's important to punctuate your sentences correctly to make your writing clear.

transitive verb

Definition: To add marks such as periods, commas, or question marks to writing to clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Example: It's important to punctuate your sentences correctly to make them easy to read.

punctuated

IPA: //ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪd//

KK: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that contains punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, or question marks.

Example: The teacher asked us to write punctuated sentences in our homework.

verb

Definition: To add marks such as periods, commas, or question marks to writing to clarify meaning or indicate pauses.

Example: The teacher punctuated her explanation with examples to make it clearer.

punctuation

IPA: //ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /pʌŋkʧuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of symbols in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

Example: Good punctuation helps readers understand the text better.

punctuator

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃuː.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who adds punctuation marks to writing, helping to clarify meaning and structure.

Example: The punctuator carefully placed commas and periods to improve the readability of the text.

puncture

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be pierced or made a hole in something.

Example: The tire will puncture if you drive over sharp objects.

noun

Definition: A hole or mark made by something sharp, often seen in tires or skin.

Example: I had to change the tire because it had a puncture.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a hole in something by using a sharp object to pierce it.

Example: He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.

pungency

IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/

KK: /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/

noun

Definition: The quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be very noticeable and sometimes unpleasant.

Example: The pungency of the garlic made the dish very flavorful.

pungent

IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

KK: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that is often intense and can be unpleasant.

Example: The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen as I cooked dinner.

pungently

IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.li/

KK: /ˈpʌnʤəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has a strong, sharp smell or taste.

Example: The cheese was pungently flavored, making it a favorite among gourmet enthusiasts.

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