Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Not easy to bend or move; firm and rigid.

Example: The chair was too stiff to sit comfortably for a long time.

Definition: In a way that is rigid or not flexible; to a complete extent or totally.

Example: He stood stiff, unable to move after the cold wind hit him.

Definition: A slang term used to refer to a corpse or a person who is overly formal or stiff in behavior.

Example: The detective examined the stiff found in the abandoned building.

Definition: To not give someone what they expected or promised, especially in terms of money or a tip.

Example: He stiffed the waiter by not leaving a tip after the meal.

Definition: Not moving or making noise; calm and quiet.

Example: The lake was still in the early morning light.

Definition: Used to indicate that something continues to happen or is true at the present time or in the future.

Example: We are still waiting for the bus to arrive.

Definition: To become quiet or calm; to stop moving or making noise.

Example: The crowd began to still as the speaker took the stage.

Definition: A device used to distill liquids, especially alcohol, or a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Example: The old still in the basement was used to make homemade whiskey.

Definition: To change position slightly or to move about actively; to be affected by strong feelings.

Example: The dog stirred in its sleep when the thunder boomed outside.

Definition: A slight movement or a mix of things, often causing excitement or disturbance.

Example: There was a stir in the crowd when the announcement was made.

Definition: To mix or move something around in a liquid or mixture, often using a spoon or similar tool.

Example: She stirred the soup to make sure all the ingredients were well mixed.

Definition: To make stitches or to sew fabric together.

Example: She learned to stitch by hand before using a sewing machine.

Definition: A single complete movement of a needle in sewing or a loop of yarn in knitting or crocheting.

Example: She made a beautiful stitch in her quilt that added a unique design.

Definition: To join or fasten pieces of fabric or other materials together using a needle and thread.

Example: She decided to stitch the torn fabric to make it usable again.

Definition: A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, often made from materials like nylon or wool.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress with matching stockings for the party.

Definition: A feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the stomach or abdomen.

Example: After eating too much candy, I had a terrible stomachache.

Definition: Not able to continue or move forward; used to indicate a point where something ends or is halted.

Example: The stop sign told the driver to come to a complete halt.

Definition: To come to a halt or to cease doing something.

Example: The car stopped suddenly in the middle of the road.

Definition: A place where someone or something comes to a halt, such as a bus stop or a designated area for stopping.

Example: The bus will make a stop at the next corner.

Definition: To cause something to no longer happen or to bring something to an end.

Example: She decided to stop the car at the red light.

Definition: A light on a vehicle that turns on when the brakes are used, helping to signal to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or stopping.

Example: The stoplight turned on, warning the car behind me that I was about to stop.

Definition: Relating to a place where goods are sold to customers.

Example: I bought some store-bought cookies for the party.

Definition: A place where people can buy goods, such as food, clothes, or other items.

Example: I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.

Definition: To keep something in a place for future use, such as putting items in a warehouse or saving data in a computer.

Example: I need to store these files on my hard drive for later access.

Definition: A narrative or tale that can be fictional or true, often intended to entertain or inform the reader or listener.

Example: She told a captivating story about her travels around the world.

Definition: To tell or narrate a tale or account of events, often involving characters and a plot.

Example: She loves to story her adventures to her friends.