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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

upskill

IPA: /ˈʌpˌskɪl/

KK: /ˈʌpˌskɪl/

verb

Definition: To learn new skills or improve existing ones, often to enhance job performance or adapt to changes in the workplace.

Example: Many employees choose to upskill to stay competitive in their careers.

upstage

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the back part of a stage in a theater, or describing someone who is haughty or aloof.

Example: The actor stood upstage, making it hard for the audience to see him clearly.

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the back of a stage or away from the audience in a theater setting.

Example: The actor moved upstage to give his co-star more space to perform.

noun

Definition: The area at the back of a stage that is farthest from the audience.

Example: The actors moved upstage to create more space for the scene.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw attention away from someone else, especially in a performance, by positioning oneself in a way that makes the other person less noticeable.

Example: During the play, she tried to upstage her co-star by speaking louder and moving around more.

urbanise

IPA: /ˈɜː.bən.aɪz/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make an area more like a city by adding buildings, roads, and other structures.

Example: The government plans to urbanise the rural areas to improve infrastructure and services.

urge

IPA: /ɜrdʒ/

KK: /ɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To strongly encourage someone to do something or to feel a strong desire to do something.

Example: I urge you to consider all your options before making a decision.

noun

Definition: A strong desire or impulse to do something.

Example: She felt an urge to help the homeless man on the street.

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly encourage someone to do something or to press them to take action.

Example: She urged him to apply for the job before the deadline.

urinary

IPA: /ˈjʊrɪnəri/

KK: /ˈjʊrɪˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes anything that is connected to the organs that make and remove urine from the body.

Example: The doctor explained that urinary health is important for overall well-being.

urologist

IPA: /jʊˈrɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /juˈrɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Example: After experiencing persistent pain, I decided to visit a urologist for a check-up.

usable

IPA: /ˈjuːzəbl/

KK: /ˈjuzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or convenient for use; able to be used effectively.

Example: The software has a user-friendly interface that makes it very usable for beginners.

useable

IPA: /ˈjuːzəbl/

KK: /ˈjuːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used; suitable for use.

Example: The software is designed to be user-friendly and easily useable by everyone.

usefully

IPA: /ˈjuːsfəli/

KK: /ˈjusfəlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is helpful or beneficial; effectively achieving a purpose.

Example: She organized the information usefully, making it easy for everyone to understand.

user

IPA: /ˈjuːzər/

KK: /ˈjuːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses something, especially a service or a product.

Example: The app is designed to make it easier for the user to navigate.

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