Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: More reserved or timid than someone or something else.

Example: She felt shyer than usual when speaking in front of the class.

Definition: The most reserved or timid person in a group, often feeling uncomfortable in social situations.

Example: She was the shyest student in the class, rarely speaking up during discussions.

Definition: Feeling unwell or having a disease; also used to describe something that is unhealthy or in poor condition.

Example: She stayed home from school because she felt sick.

Definition: People who are ill or unwell, often referred to collectively.

Example: The hospital is providing care for the sick during the flu season.

Definition: To cause someone or something to vomit or to set a dog on someone.

Example: He sicked the dog on the intruder.

Definition: Feeling unwell or having a disease, especially in a more severe way than usual.

Example: After catching a cold, I felt even sicker than before.

Definition: Having a weak or unhealthy appearance; often associated with illness or lack of strength.

Example: The sickly child stayed home from school because he was not feeling well.

Definition: To cause someone or something to become weak or unhealthy.

Example: The constant stress sicklies her spirit, making it hard for her to enjoy life.

Definition: A path made of concrete or other materials for people to walk on, usually located next to a road.

Example: Children should always walk on the sidewalk to stay safe from traffic.

Definition: To examine something carefully in order to find what is important or useful, or to separate things using a sieve.

Example: She sifted through the old letters to find the one from her grandmother.

Definition: To separate or sort something by passing it through a sieve or by careful examination.

Example: She needs to sift the flour before baking the cake.

Definition: Having been passed through a sieve or strainer to remove unwanted parts or to separate finer particles.

Example: The sifted flour made the cake lighter and fluffier.

Definition: To separate and remove unwanted parts from something, usually by using a sieve or similar tool.

Example: She sifted the flour to make sure there were no lumps.

Definition: Not serious or showing good sense; often funny or foolish.

Example: The silly joke made everyone laugh.

Definition: To cook something gently at a temperature just below boiling, or to be filled with strong emotions that are not expressed.

Example: The soup needs to simmer for about 20 minutes to develop its flavor.

Definition: The process of cooking food gently in liquid at a temperature just below boiling, where small bubbles form but do not break the surface.

Example: The soup was left to simmer for an hour to enhance the flavors.

Definition: To cook food slowly in a liquid that is very hot but not boiling.

Example: I like to simmer the sauce for a few hours to enhance the flavor.