Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: More organized and neat than something else.

Example: After cleaning my room, it looks much tidier than before.

Definition: A person who organizes or cleans up a space to make it neat and orderly.

Example: The tidier made sure the office was clean and organized before the meeting.

Definition: In a way that is neat and organized, without mess.

Example: She arranged her books tidily on the shelf.

Definition: Neat and organized in appearance or arrangement; clean and orderly.

Example: She keeps her room tidy and free of clutter.

Definition: To arrange things neatly and in order.

Example: She always tidies her room before guests arrive.

Definition: A decorative cover used to protect the arms or headrest of a chair, often made with fabric and designed to be attractive.

Example: She placed a tidy on the armchair to keep it clean and stylish.

Definition: To arrange things neatly or in order.

Example: She decided to tidy her room before the guests arrived.

Definition: To have the same score as another player or team in a competition, or to be fastened together.

Example: The two teams managed to tie after a thrilling match.

Definition: A piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually under a shirt collar, or a situation where two or more people or teams have the same score or result in a competition.

Example: He wore a blue tie to the wedding.

Definition: To connect or fasten something by using a cord or string, often in a way that holds it together securely.

Example: She decided to tie her hair back before going for a run.

Definition: Relating to the measurement or passage of time.

Example: The time management skills he developed helped him succeed in his career.

Definition: A way to measure the duration of events, often divided into past, present, and future; it can also refer to specific moments or intervals, like hours or minutes.

Example: We need to find a time that works for everyone to meet.

Definition: To measure or record the duration of an event or action, or to set a specific time for something to happen.

Example: She had to time her speech perfectly to fit within the allotted time.

Definition: A device used to measure and signal the passage of time, often used in cooking or sports to indicate when a specific time has elapsed.

Example: I set the timer for 20 minutes to bake the cake.

Definition: A plan that shows the times when certain events will happen, like when trains or buses arrive and leave.

Example: The train timetable shows all the departure and arrival times for the day.

Definition: The smallest in size or amount when compared to others.

Example: She found the tiniest flower in the garden.

Definition: Very small in size or amount.

Example: The tiny kitten fit in the palm of my hand.

Definition: To become exhausted or lose energy, often from physical or mental effort.

Example: After running for an hour, I began to tire and needed a break.

Definition: A covering for a wheel, typically made of rubber and filled with air, that allows vehicles to move smoothly on the road.

Example: I need to replace the flat tire on my car before the trip.

Definition: To make someone feel very tired or to use up their energy.

Example: The long hike began to tire the children.