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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

securely

IPA: /sɪˈkjʊrli/

KK: /sɪˈkjʊrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is safe and protected from harm or danger.

Example: Make sure to store your valuables securely to prevent theft.

securest

IPA: /sɪˈkjʊərɪst/

KK: /sɪˈkjʊrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest level of safety or protection; the most free from danger or risk.

Example: This is the securest place to keep your valuables.

sediment

IPA: /ˈsɛdɪmənt/

KK: /ˈsɛdɪmənt/

noun

Definition: Material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often consisting of small particles from rocks or organic matter.

Example: After the storm, the river was filled with sediment that had washed down from the hills.

verb

Definition: To settle or be deposited as particles at the bottom of a liquid.

Example: The minerals began to sediment at the bottom of the lake after the storm.

sedimentary

IPA: /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/

KK: /sɛdɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rocks that are made from layers of material that have settled over time, often found in places like riverbeds or ocean floors.

Example: The sedimentary rocks in this area contain fossils from ancient sea creatures.

seeking

IPA: /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes someone or something that is looking for or trying to find something.

Example: The seeking traveler searched for hidden treasures in the ancient ruins.

noun

Definition: The act of looking for something or trying to find it.

Example: Her seeking of knowledge led her to many new discoveries.

verb

Definition: To look for something or try to find it.

Example: She is seeking new opportunities for her career.

seeming

IPA: /ˈsiːmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsimɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that appears to be true or real, but may not actually be so.

Example: Her seeming confidence hid her true feelings of doubt.

noun

Definition: The way something appears to others, especially when it may not reflect the true nature or reality of that thing.

Example: Her seeming confidence hid her true feelings of doubt.

segment

IPA: /ˈsɛɡmənt/

KK: /ˈsɛɡmənt/

noun

Definition: A part or section of something that can be divided into smaller parts.

Example: The teacher divided the class into segments for the group project.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller parts or sections.

Example: The teacher asked us to segment the text into paragraphs for better understanding.

seismic

IPA: /ˈsaɪzmɪk/

KK: /ˈsaɪzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by earthquakes or vibrations in the earth, often used to describe something that has a significant impact or importance.

Example: The seismic activity in the region has increased, leading to more frequent earthquakes.

seismograph

IPA: /ˈsaɪzməˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈsaɪzməˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records the shaking of the ground, especially during earthquakes.

Example: The seismograph detected the earthquake's vibrations and provided valuable data for scientists.

selectable

IPA: /sɪˈlɛktəbl/

KK: /sɪˈlɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be chosen or picked from a group or list.

Example: The options on the menu are selectable based on your preferences.

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