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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

foraminiferan

IPA: /ˌfɔːrəˈmɪnɪfərən/

KK: /fɔːrəmɪnɪfərən/

noun

Definition: A type of single-celled organism that has a shell, often found in marine environments, and is part of the group called protists.

Example: Foraminiferans are important for studying past climate conditions because their shells accumulate in ocean sediments.

forbear

IPA: //fɔːrˈbɛr//

KK: /fɔrˈbɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be patient or to refrain from doing something, especially when it is difficult to do so.

Example: She decided to forbear from arguing, even though she was upset.

noun

Definition: A person from whom one is descended; an ancestor.

Example: My forbear was a pioneer who settled in this region many years ago.

transitive verb

Definition: To refrain from doing something or to hold back from an action.

Example: She decided to forbear from commenting on the situation.

forbearance

IPA: /fɔːrˈbɛərəns/

KK: /fɔrˈbɛr.əns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being patient and tolerant, especially when faced with difficulties or provocation.

Example: Her forbearance during the stressful situation impressed everyone around her.

forbid

IPA: /fərˈbɪd/

KK: /fərˈbɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To tell someone that they are not allowed to do something or that something is not allowed.

Example: The teacher will forbid students from using their phones during the exam.

forbiddance

IPA: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

KK: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

noun

Definition: A rule or order that prevents someone from doing something.

Example: The forbiddance of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

forbidden

IPA: /fərˈbɪdən/

KK: /fɚˈbɪdən/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed or permitted by rules or laws.

Example: The students were warned not to enter the forbidden area of the school.

verb

Definition: Not allowed or permitted; something that is prohibited.

Example: The rules state that smoking is forbidden in the building.

forbode

IPA: //fɔːrˈboʊd//

KK: /fɔrˈboʊd/

noun

Definition: A command or rule that prevents something from happening or makes it forbidden.

Example: The teacher issued a forbode against using phones in class.

verb

Definition: To indicate or warn about something that will happen in the future, especially something bad.

Example: The dark clouds seemed to forbode a storm coming our way.

forcefulness

IPA: /ˈfɔːrsfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈfɔrsfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strong, powerful, or assertive in expression or action.

Example: Her forcefulness in the debate impressed everyone in the audience.

forcible

IPA: /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

KK: /ˈfɔrsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done with force or power, often against someone's will or resistance.

Example: The police had to use forcible methods to control the situation.

forebode

IPA: /fɔːrˈboʊd/

KK: /fɔrˈboʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To predict that something bad will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds seem to forebode a storm coming our way.

transitive verb

Definition: To predict or warn about something bad that might happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds seemed to forebode a storm coming our way.

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