Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: To grow or increase in size, strength, or intensity; to develop gradually over time.

Example: The excitement was building as the concert approached.

Definition: The physical structure or shape of a person or thing, often referring to their physique or form.

Example: He has an athletic build that helps him excel in sports.

Definition: To create or construct something by putting together materials or parts, often following a plan.

Example: They plan to build a new school in the neighborhood.

Definition: A structure that has a roof and walls, used for various purposes like living or working.

Example: The new building in the city center is an architectural marvel.

Definition: To travel by bus or to work as a busboy, which is a person who clears tables in a restaurant.

Example: We decided to bus to the city instead of driving.

Definition: A large vehicle that carries passengers along a set route, often stopping at designated places.

Example: I took the bus to school this morning.

Definition: To transport people or things using a large vehicle designed for carrying many passengers.

Example: The school will bus the students to the field trip location.

Definition: More occupied or engaged than usual or compared to someone or something else.

Example: She is busier than ever with her new job responsibilities.

Definition: The most active or full of activity compared to others.

Example: This is the busiest time of year for the store, with many customers shopping for the holidays.

Definition: In a way that shows a lot of activity or effort; doing things quickly and with purpose.

Example: She worked busily to finish her project before the deadline.

Definition: Occupied with activities or tasks; having a lot to do.

Example: She was too busy to attend the meeting.

Definition: To make someone or something occupied or engaged in an activity.

Example: She busied herself with organizing the event.

Definition: A person who sells meat or prepares animals for food by killing and dressing them.

Example: The butcher at the market always has the freshest cuts of meat.

Definition: To kill or prepare animals for food, often in a rough or careless way.

Example: The chef decided to butcher the chicken himself for the special dish.

Definition: A creamy substance made from milk or cream, used as a spread or in cooking.

Example: I like to put butter on my toast in the morning.

Definition: To spread or place a creamy substance made from milk or cream onto food.

Example: I like to butter my toast before adding jam.

Definition: To fasten or close something using buttons, often referring to clothing.

Example: She buttoned her coat before going outside.

Definition: A small, usually round object that is used to fasten clothing or as a decorative item, often attached to a garment by passing through a hole.

Example: She sewed a new button onto her coat after the old one fell off.

Definition: To fasten or secure something by attaching buttons, or to close something, like clothing, using buttons.

Example: She buttoned her coat before going outside in the cold.