Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: A single portion of food or drink that is served to someone.

Example: She had a large serving of pasta for dinner.

Definition: Feeling comfortable and secure, especially after experiencing changes or difficulties.

Example: After moving to the new city, she finally felt settled in her new home.

Definition: To have reached a decision or conclusion about something, or to have made a home in a place.

Example: After many discussions, they finally settled on a plan for the project.

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: This word describes something that is in poor condition, often because it is old or worn out. It can refer to clothing, furniture, or places that look neglected or not well cared for.

Example: The shabbier parts of the neighborhood need some attention and care.

Definition: Something that is in poor condition, often because it has been neglected or used a lot. It can also mean unfair or mean in behavior.

Example: The old sofa looked shabby and needed to be replaced.

Definition: To move back and forth or up and down quickly and with force, often causing a slight vibration or tremor.

Example: The dog began to shake after coming in from the rain.

Definition: A movement where something trembles or quivers, often used to describe the action of mixing a drink by shaking it.

Example: He gave the cocktail a good shake before serving it.

Definition: To move something back and forth or up and down quickly, often to mix or make it unstable.

Example: She decided to shake the bottle before pouring the drink.

Definition: To take on a specific form or appearance, often changing from one state to another.

Example: The clouds began to shape into various animals as the sun set.

Definition: A specific form or outline of an object, often describing its physical appearance or structure.

Example: The artist created a beautiful sculpture in the shape of a bird.

Definition: To give a specific form or structure to something; to mold or influence its development.

Example: The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful sculpture.

Definition: Referring to something that is flat and thin, often in the shape of a rectangle, like a piece of paper or metal.

Example: The artist used a sheet of paper to create her drawing.

Definition: To spread out or extend in a flat, thin layer, often used to describe how something like rain falls or how sails are positioned.

Example: The rain began to sheet down, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

Definition: A flat, rectangular piece of material, often used for bedding, writing, or covering surfaces.

Example: I need to buy a new sheet for my bed.

Definition: To cover or wrap something with a flat piece of material, or to create something in flat pieces.

Example: She decided to sheet the table with a clean cloth before serving dinner.

Definition: To go on board a vessel or to travel by sea.

Example: They decided to ship to the island for their vacation.

Definition: A large boat or vessel that is used for traveling on water, especially in the ocean or for transporting goods and people.

Example: The ship sailed across the ocean to deliver supplies to the island.

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.