Exam: Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET)

Definition: A number that comes after six and before eight, representing a quantity of seven.

Example: There are seven days in a week.

Definition: The number that comes after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, or the decade from 70 to 79.

Example: She celebrated her seventieth birthday with a big party.

Definition: A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar, that can be buttoned or tucked into pants.

Example: He wore a blue shirt to the party.

Definition: A strong covering for the foot, usually made of leather or similar materials, that protects and supports the foot while walking or running.

Example: She bought a new pair of shoes for the party.

Definition: To put a protective covering on something, usually a horse's hoof, with a material like metal or wood.

Example: The blacksmith will shoe the horse to protect its hooves.

Definition: Describing something that is long and thin, or refers to having very little money or resources.

Example: They started their business on a shoestring budget, making the most of what they had.

Definition: A very small amount of money that is not enough for a larger project or business.

Example: They started their business on a shoestring budget, trying to keep costs as low as possible.

Definition: To visit stores to look for items to buy.

Example: I love to shop on weekends for new clothes.

Definition: A place where people can buy goods or services, or where things are made or repaired.

Example: I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Definition: To go to a store to buy something.

Example: I need to shop for groceries this weekend.

Definition: A small store or business, often selling specific types of goods, typically used in a more old-fashioned or quaint context.

Example: She bought a beautiful dress at the local shoppe.

Definition: The activity of purchasing goods or items from stores or online.

Example: I enjoy shopping for clothes during the sales.

Definition: To visit stores or online sites to buy goods or services.

Example: I enjoy shopping for new clothes during the sales.

Definition: Having a small length, height, or duration; not long or tall.

Example: The meeting was short, lasting only fifteen minutes.

Definition: In a way that is brief in duration or extent; quickly or abruptly.

Example: He stopped short when he saw the car coming.

Definition: A brief film or a short subject, often used in the context of cinema.

Example: We watched a short before the main feature at the cinema.

Definition: To give someone less than they deserve or are entitled to, often in terms of money or resources.

Example: The cashier shorted me on my change, so I had to ask for the correct amount.

Definition: To fall or pour down in drops, like rain, or to wash oneself using a spray of water.

Example: After a long day at work, I like to shower to relax.

Definition: A type of bath where water is sprayed on a person from above, usually using a showerhead, or a brief fall of rain or other objects from the sky.

Example: After a long day at work, I like to take a refreshing shower.

Definition: To give or pour something in large amounts, often in a way that resembles rain or a shower.

Example: They showered the guests with gifts at the party.