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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

assist

IPA: /əˈsɪst/

KK: /əˈsɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give help or support to someone or something.

Example: She decided to assist her friend with the project.

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to help or support given to someone, or a specific action that enables someone to achieve something, especially in sports.

Example: The player received an assist for his excellent pass that led to the goal.

transitive verb

Definition: To help or support someone in doing something, often by providing additional resources or guidance.

Example: The teacher will assist the students with their projects.

assistant

IPA: /əˈsɪstənt/

KK: /əˈsɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone or something that helps or supports another person or thing, often in a secondary role.

Example: The assistant manager helped organize the event smoothly.

noun

Definition: A person who helps or supports someone in their work or tasks.

Example: She works as an assistant in the office, helping with various administrative tasks.

assister

IPA: /əˈsɪstə/

KK: /əˈsɪstər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps or assists someone else in a task or activity.

Example: The assister provided valuable support during the project.

assistive

IPA: /əˈsɪstɪv/

KK: /əˈsɪstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to tools or devices that help people with disabilities perform tasks more easily.

Example: The school provides assistive technology to help students with learning difficulties.

association

IPA: /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A group of people or things that are connected in some way, often sharing a common interest or purpose.

Example: She joined a local association to help promote environmental awareness.

assortment

IPA: /əˈsɔːrtmənt/

KK: /əˈsɔrtmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of different types of things or people that are put together.

Example: The store has a large assortment of fruits and vegetables.

assure

IPA: /əˈʃʊr/

KK: /əˈʃʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel certain or confident about something; to promise or guarantee something will happen.

Example: She assured him that everything would be fine before the exam.

asteroid

IPA: /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈæstərɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a star, often used to describe shapes or forms that have a star-like appearance.

Example: The decoration on the cake was adorned with asteroid patterns that looked like stars.

noun

Definition: A small rocky body in space that orbits the sun, mainly found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Example: Scientists discovered a new asteroid that could potentially come close to Earth.

asthma

IPA: /ˈæz.mə/

KK: /ˈæsmə/

noun

Definition: A long-term illness that affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe, often causing wheezing and coughing, especially during attacks triggered by allergens or other factors.

Example: She uses an inhaler to help manage her asthma during allergy season.

asthmatic

IPA: /æzˈmæθ.mætɪk/

KK: /æsmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that makes it difficult to breathe, often characterized by wheezing and coughing.

Example: The asthmatic child had to use an inhaler during physical activities.

noun

Definition: A person who has a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe due to narrowed airways.

Example: The asthmatic had to carry an inhaler to help with breathing during exercise.

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