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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

foretelling

IPA: /fɔːrˈtɛlɪŋ/

KK: /fɔrˈtɛlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of predicting what will happen in the future.

Example: The foretelling of events can sometimes help people prepare for what is to come.

verb

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

Example: The old woman was known for foretelling the weather accurately.

forethought

IPA: /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌθɔt/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking about and planning for the future before taking action.

Example: She showed great forethought by saving money for her education.

foretoken

IPA: /fɔːrˈtoʊkən/

KK: /fɔrˈtoʊkən/

noun

Definition: A sign or warning that something may happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds were a foretoken of the storm to come.

transitive verb

Definition: To indicate or warn about something before it happens.

Example: The dark clouds foretoken a storm coming our way.

foretokening

IPA: /fɔːrˈtoʊkənɪŋ/

KK: /fɔrˈtoʊkənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A sign or indication of something that will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds were a foretokening of the storm to come.

forfeitable

IPA: /ˈfɔːrfɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈfɔr.fɪ.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be lost or given up, usually as a result of a failure to meet certain conditions or obligations.

Example: If you do not pay your taxes, your property may become forfeitable.

forfeiter

IPA: /ˈfɔːrfɪtər/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌfɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who loses something, usually as a penalty for not following rules or agreements.

Example: The forfeiter lost their deposit because they canceled the reservation too late.

forfeiture

IPA: /ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌfɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of losing something, usually money or property, as a penalty for not following rules or laws.

Example: The company faced a forfeiture of its license due to repeated violations of safety regulations.

forgeability

IPA: /fɔːrˈdʒeɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈfɔrdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to be shaped or formed by hammering or pressing, especially when heated.

Example: The forgeability of the metal makes it ideal for creating intricate designs.

forgeable

IPA: /ˈfɔːrdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈfɔrdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be shaped or created, often under heat and pressure, or something that can be counterfeited.

Example: The metal used in the sculpture is forgeable, allowing the artist to create intricate designs.

forgo

IPA: /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

KK: /fɔrˈɡoʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To decide not to do or have something that you would like to have.

Example: She chose to forgo the party to study for her exams.

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