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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

tessellate

IPA: /ˈtɛsəˌleɪt/

KK: /tɛsəˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To create a pattern by arranging shapes, usually squares or other geometric forms, so that they fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Example: The artist decided to tessellate the floor with colorful tiles.

tessellation

IPA: /ˌtɛsəˈleɪʃən/

KK: /tɛsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A pattern made by covering a surface with shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Example: The artist created a beautiful tessellation using colorful geometric shapes.

test

IPA: /tɛst/

KK: /tɛst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an examination or evaluation to measure knowledge, skills, or performance.

Example: The test results showed that she had improved her math skills.

noun

Definition: A procedure used to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something before it is widely used.

Example: The students took a math test to assess their understanding of the material.

verb

Definition: To check or measure the quality, performance, or reliability of something, often before it is used widely.

Example: The teacher will test the students on their knowledge of the subject next week.

testable

IPA: /ˈtɛstəbl/

KK: /ˈtɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be tested or examined to see if something is true or valid.

Example: The hypothesis is testable, meaning it can be verified through experiments.

tested

IPA: /ˈtɛstɪd/

KK: /ˈtɛstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having been evaluated or examined to determine quality or performance.

Example: The tested product received high ratings from consumers.

verb

Definition: To have examined or tried something to see if it works or meets a certain standard.

Example: The students tested their knowledge with a practice exam.

testee

IPA: /ˈtɛsti/

KK: /ˈtɛsti/

noun

Definition: A person who takes a test or examination.

Example: The testee was nervous before the final exam.

tester

IPA: /ˈtɛstər/

KK: /ˈtɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that checks or evaluates something to ensure it works correctly or meets certain standards.

Example: The software tester found several bugs in the application before its release.

testing

IPA: /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is difficult or challenging and requires a lot of effort or skill.

Example: The testing conditions of the exam made it hard for many students to succeed.

noun

Definition: The action of trying something out to see if it works or to check its quality.

Example: The testing of the new software revealed several bugs that needed fixing.

verb

Definition: To carry out a procedure to find out if something works correctly or to check its quality.

Example: The engineers are testing the new software to ensure it functions properly.

tetchy

IPA: /ˈtɛtʃi/

KK: /ˈtɛtʃi/

adjective

Definition: Easily annoyed or irritable, often reacting with impatience or anger.

Example: She became tetchy when her plans were interrupted.

tethering

IPA: /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of connecting a device, like a computer, to a mobile phone to use the phone's internet connection.

Example: I used tethering to connect my laptop to my phone's internet while traveling.

verb

Definition: To tie or fasten something to a fixed object to prevent it from moving freely.

Example: The dog was tethering to the post to keep it from running away.

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