Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: In a state of having settled a debt or obligation, meaning that no one owes anything to the other.

Example: After paying off the loan, I felt that we were finally quits.

Definition: A short test or assessment, usually consisting of questions, to measure knowledge or understanding of a subject.

Example: The teacher gave us a quiz to see how much we had learned.

Definition: To ask someone questions to test their knowledge or understanding of a subject.

Example: The teacher decided to quiz the students on the material they had studied.

Definition: To fall as water droplets from the sky, usually during a storm or weather change.

Example: It started to rain just as we left the house.

Definition: Water that falls from the sky in drops, usually when the weather is cloudy.

Example: The rain made the streets wet and slippery.

Definition: To give or send down something in large amounts, like gifts or blessings.

Example: The teacher rained praise on the students for their hard work.

Definition: A coat that keeps you dry when it rains, made from materials that do not let water through.

Example: She wore her raincoat to stay dry during the storm.

Definition: Describing weather that has a lot of rain or is likely to rain.

Example: It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.

Definition: To extend or stretch out towards something, often to touch or grasp it.

Example: She tried to reach the top shelf but needed a ladder.

Definition: The extent or range of something, such as influence, understanding, or physical distance.

Example: The teacher's reach extends beyond the classroom, impacting the community.

Definition: To stretch out your hand or arm to grab something or to arrive at a certain point or level.

Example: She had to reach for the top shelf to get the book.

Definition: To look at and understand written or printed words, or to have a specific meaning or interpretation.

Example: The book reads like a thrilling adventure story.

Definition: An instance of looking at and understanding written or printed material.

Example: I enjoyed the novel; it was a great read.

Definition: A person who reads, especially someone who enjoys reading books or other written material.

Example: She is an avid reader who finishes several books each month.

Definition: More prepared or willing than someone or something else.

Example: She was readier to help than anyone else in the group.

Definition: Most prepared or willing to do something.

Example: She was the readiest to help with the project.