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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

vaporised

IPA: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been turned into vapor or gas, often as a result of heating.

Example: The liquid was vaporised quickly when exposed to high temperatures.

verb

Definition: To change from a liquid or solid state into a gas, often through heating.

Example: The scientist vaporised the liquid to study its gas properties.

vaporize

IPA: /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/

KK: /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance into vapor, usually by heating it.

Example: The scientist used heat to vaporize the liquid into gas.

vapour

IPA: /ˈveɪpər/

KK: /ˈveɪpər/

noun

Definition: A substance in the form of gas or mist that is usually produced by heating a liquid or solid.

Example: The vapour from the boiling kettle filled the room with steam.

variable

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪbəl/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can change or vary; not fixed or constant.

Example: The weather is variable, so we should be prepared for anything.

noun

Definition: A symbol or quantity that can change or take on different values.

Example: In the equation, x is a variable that can represent different numbers.

variant

IPA: /ˈvɛəriənt/

KK: /ˈvɛr.i.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is different from a standard or usual form, often with only small differences.

Example: The scientist studied a variant of the original species to understand its adaptations.

noun

Definition: A form or version of something that is different in some way from other forms, often with slight differences.

Example: The scientist studied a variant of the virus that was more contagious than the original.

variation

IPA: /ˌvɛəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /vɛrˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change or difference in something, often referring to a form or version that is different from the usual or standard one.

Example: The artist created a beautiful variation of the original painting.

varied

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪd/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having different kinds or forms; not the same throughout.

Example: The artist used varied colors in her painting to create a vibrant effect.

variegated

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having different colors or patterns that create a variety in appearance.

Example: The garden was filled with variegated leaves that added beauty to the landscape.

vary

IPA: /ˈvɛəri/

KK: /ˈvɛri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be different or to change in some way; to have different qualities or characteristics.

Example: The colors of the flowers vary depending on the season.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or alter something in different ways or to have different forms or qualities.

Example: The chef decided to vary the recipe by adding new spices.

varyingly

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪŋli/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that changes or differs from one situation to another.

Example: The weather can be varyingly hot or cold throughout the year.

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