Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: More courteous or respectful in manner or behavior than someone or something else.

Example: She was politer than her brother when speaking to the guests.

Definition: To gather or collect in a small area, often referring to liquids or substances that form a small body.

Example: After the rain, water began to pool in the low areas of the yard.

Definition: A pool is a still or deep area in a body of water, or it can refer to a collection of resources or funds shared among a group of people for a common purpose.

Example: The children enjoyed swimming in the pool during the hot summer days.

Definition: Not having enough money or possessions; having a low standard of living.

Example: Many families in the city are poor and struggle to make ends meet.

Definition: A group of people who have very little money or resources, often living in difficult conditions.

Example: The charity helps the poor by providing food and shelter.

Definition: Having less wealth or resources than someone or something else.

Example: After the economic crisis, many families became poorer than before.

Definition: In a state of bad health or feeling unwell.

Example: She felt poorly after catching a cold.

Definition: In a way that is not good or satisfactory; lacking quality or effectiveness.

Example: She performed poorly on the test, which affected her overall grade.

Definition: A code made up of letters and numbers that helps to identify a specific area for mail delivery.

Example: Please write your postcode on the form so we can send your package to the right address.

Definition: To assign a specific code to a location for postal purposes, helping to identify where mail should be delivered.

Example: The clerk will postcode the letters before sending them out.

Definition: A person whose job is to deliver letters and packages to people's homes or businesses.

Example: The postman delivered the mail early in the morning.

Definition: To flow or move in a large amount, often used to describe rain or people coming in.

Example: After the bell rang, students poured into the classroom.

Definition: The act of flowing or spilling a liquid from one container to another, often in a steady stream.

Example: She made a careful pour of the coffee into the cup.

Definition: To cause a liquid or small solid to flow from one place to another, usually from a container.

Example: She decided to pour the milk into a glass.

Definition: To do something regularly or repeatedly in order to improve a skill or ability.

Example: She practices the piano every day to get better.

Definition: A regular or repeated action that someone does, often to improve a skill or to follow a custom. It can also refer to a session where someone prepares or performs to get better at something.

Example: She goes to soccer practice every Saturday to improve her skills.

Definition: To do something repeatedly or regularly in order to improve a skill or ability.

Example: She practices the piano every day to become a better musician.

Definition: Having gained skill or expertise through repeated practice or experience.

Example: She is a practiced musician who performs at many concerts.