Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: An open space near a school where children can play and engage in outdoor activities.

Example: The children played soccer in the schoolyard during recess.

Definition: To search or look around for something, often in a careful or exploratory way.

Example: The team will scout for new players during the summer.

Definition: A person who is sent out to gather information or to watch over an area, often for military purposes or as part of a scouting organization like the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

Example: The scout reported back with valuable information about the enemy's position.

Definition: To look for and examine someone or something in order to gather information or find talent.

Example: The team decided to scout new players for the upcoming season.

Definition: Mixed up or disordered, often used to describe something that is not in a clear or organized state.

Example: The scrambled notes made it hard to understand the lecture.

Definition: To mix things together in a confused or messy way, often used when cooking eggs or when trying to find something quickly.

Example: She scrambled the eggs for breakfast.

Definition: To make a harsh noise by rubbing against a surface or to come into contact in a way that causes friction.

Example: The old chair scraped against the floor as I moved it.

Definition: A mark or injury on a surface, often caused by rubbing or scraping against something rough.

Example: He had a scrape on his knee after falling off his bike.

Definition: To remove or damage a surface by rubbing it with something sharp or rough.

Example: He had to scrape the ice off his car windshield before driving.

Definition: To write or draw carelessly and quickly, often resulting in messy or unclear letters.

Example: He began to scrawl his thoughts on the paper during the meeting.

Definition: A type of handwriting that is messy and hard to read, often done quickly.

Example: The teacher couldn't read the student's scrawl on the paper.

Definition: To write quickly and often in a messy or unclear way.

Example: He began to scrawl his thoughts in a notebook during the meeting.

Definition: Having a thin and weak appearance, often due to lack of nutrition or exercise.

Example: The stray dog looked scrawnier than the others, likely from not having enough food.

Definition: Very thin and weak in appearance, often due to lack of food or health.

Example: The stray dog looked scrawny and in need of care.

Definition: To make a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, pain, or excitement.

Example: She let out a loud scream when she saw the spider.

Definition: A loud and sharp cry or sound, often made when someone is frightened or in pain.

Example: Her scream echoed through the empty hall.

Definition: To say something loudly and with a lot of emotion, often in a way that shows fear, excitement, or anger.

Example: She screamed her name in excitement when she saw her friend.

Definition: To write or draw quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example: The child began to scribble on the paper with a crayon.

Definition: A type of writing or drawing that is done quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example: The child made a scribble on the paper with his crayon.

Definition: To write or draw quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example: She began to scribble her thoughts in a notebook during the meeting.

Definition: A type of vegetation that is small and not fully grown, often found in areas with poor soil or harsh conditions.

Example: The scrub was filled with small bushes and trees that struggled to grow.

Definition: To clean something by rubbing it hard, often to remove dirt or stains.

Example: I need to scrub the kitchen floor before the guests arrive.