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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

comprehensible

IPA: /kəmˈprɛhənsəbl/

KK: /kəmˈprɛhənsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Easy to understand or grasp; clear in meaning.

Example: The teacher explained the topic in a way that was comprehensible to all the students.

comprehensibly

IPA: /kəmˈprɛhənsəbli/

KK: /kəmˈprɛhənsəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easy to understand or grasp.

Example: The teacher explained the topic comprehensibly, making it simple for all the students to follow.

comprehensive

IPA: /kəmˈprɛhənsɪv/

KK: /kəmˈprɛhənsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; thorough and complete.

Example: The report provided a comprehensive overview of the project's progress.

noun

Definition: A detailed overview or summary that includes all necessary information about a subject or topic.

Example: The comprehensive of the project included all the necessary details and plans.

compress

IPA: /kəmˈprɛs/

KK: /kəmˈprɛs/

noun

Definition: A soft pad or cloth used to apply pressure to a part of the body for medical purposes, such as to stop bleeding or provide heat or cold.

Example: The doctor placed a compress on the patient's injury to help reduce swelling.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or more compact by applying pressure or by reducing its size, often used in the context of data or physical objects.

Example: The technician had to compress the large file before sending it over the internet.

compressible

IPA: /kəmˈprɛsəbl/

KK: /kəmˈprɛsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be made smaller or reduced in size, especially by applying pressure.

Example: The compressible foam can be easily stored in a small space when not in use.

compression

IPA: /kəmˈprɛʃən/

KK: /kəmˈprɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something smaller or more compact by applying pressure or reducing its size.

Example: The compression of the file allowed it to be sent more quickly over the internet.

compressor

IPA: /kəmˈprɛsər/

KK: /kəmˈprɛsər/

noun

Definition: A device or machine that increases the pressure of a gas or compresses a material.

Example: The technician repaired the air compressor in the workshop.

comprise

IPA: /kəmˈpraɪz/

KK: /kəmˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To be made up of or to include different parts or elements.

Example: The committee comprises members from various departments.

compulsory

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or mandatory and must be done.

Example: In many countries, education is compulsory for children until a certain age.

noun

Definition: A required element in a competition, such as a specific dive or figure that all participants must perform.

Example: In the gymnastics competition, the compulsory routines were judged strictly by the panel.

computable

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəbl/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be calculated or determined using a method or process, often in mathematics or computer science.

Example: The results of the experiment are computable using the provided formulas.

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