Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: To have been in the habit of doing something in the past or to indicate a former state.

Example: People used to travel by horse before cars were invented.

Definition: The way in which something is used or the purpose it serves.

Example: The use of smartphones has changed how we communicate.

Definition: To put something into action or apply it for a specific purpose; to employ or utilize something.

Example: She decided to use her skills to help others in need.

Definition: Something that is helpful or beneficial in achieving a goal or purpose.

Example: This tool is very useful for fixing things around the house.

Definition: Something that is commonly seen or done; it follows regular practice or is typical in a certain situation.

Example: She arrived at the usual time for the meeting.

Definition: A common or typical thing that happens regularly or frequently.

Example: It is usual for the store to open at 9 AM every day.

Definition: This word means that something happens most of the time or in normal situations.

Example: I usually have coffee in the morning.

Definition: A position or space that is not filled or occupied, such as a job opening or an empty room.

Example: The hotel had a vacancy for the weekend, so we decided to stay there.

Definition: To take time off from work or school to relax or travel.

Example: We decided to vacation in Hawaii this summer.

Definition: A time when someone takes a break from work or school to relax or travel.

Example: We are planning a vacation to the beach next month.

Definition: A person who is taking a break from work or daily activities to travel or relax.

Example: During the summer, many vacationers flock to the beach to enjoy the sun.

Definition: To serve as a personal attendant, especially for parking cars or assisting with personal needs.

Example: He decided to valet at the hotel during the summer to earn some extra money.

Definition: A person who works in a hotel or similar place, helping guests by taking care of their personal items, like clothes or cars.

Example: The valet parked our car while we checked into the hotel.

Definition: To serve or assist someone, especially in a personal or attentive manner.

Example: He will valet the guests' cars at the hotel entrance.

Definition: To travel or drive in a type of vehicle that is larger than a car and often used for transporting goods or groups of people.

Example: We vanned to the festival with all our friends.

Definition: A type of vehicle that is enclosed and often used to carry goods or people, usually with side or rear doors.

Example: We loaded the furniture into the van for the move.

Definition: To transport something using a van, which is a type of vehicle designed for carrying goods or people.

Example: They vanned the supplies to the construction site.

Definition: To become entitled to a right or benefit, often in a legal context, or to put on special clothing, especially for religious ceremonies.

Example: After working for five years, she became vested in her retirement plan.

Definition: A type of clothing that is sleeveless and usually worn over a shirt, often with buttons, and can be part of a suit or used for protection.

Example: He wore a stylish vest over his dress shirt for the wedding.

Definition: To give someone the legal right to own or control something, such as property or authority.

Example: The company vested the employees with the right to make decisions about their projects.