Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Describing something that is unoriginal or clichéd, often referring to phrases or ideas that are commonly used and lack creativity.

Example: The writer's work was criticized for its copybook style, filled with overused expressions.

Definition: A book used for practicing handwriting, which includes examples to copy.

Example: In school, we used a copybook to improve our writing skills.

Definition: An act of making one or more duplicates of something, such as a document or image.

Example: The copying of the report was completed before the deadline.

Definition: To make a duplicate of something, such as a document or image.

Example: She is copying the report for her colleague.

Definition: Comfortable and warm, often creating a feeling of relaxation and safety.

Example: I love curling up in my cosy blanket on a cold evening.

Definition: A sudden, forceful release of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a sound, usually to clear the throat or lungs.

Example: He had a persistent cough that lasted for weeks.

Definition: To force air out of the lungs suddenly with a sharp sound, often to clear the throat or lungs.

Example: He had to cough several times during the meeting because of the dust in the air.

Definition: To say numbers in order or to have importance or value.

Example: In the game, every point you score will count towards your team's total.

Definition: A total number that is obtained by counting something.

Example: The count of people at the event was higher than expected.

Definition: The action or process of determining the total number of items or people.

Example: Counting the votes took longer than expected.

Definition: The action of determining the total number of items or people by listing them one by one.

Example: She is counting the number of apples in the basket.

Definition: A small number of something, usually referring to two or a few.

Example: We go on vacation every couple of years.

Definition: To come together or join in pairs or groups.

Example: The two birds couple during the mating season.

Definition: A type of vegetable that is long and green, similar to a cucumber, often used in cooking.

Example: I made a delicious pasta dish with courgette and tomatoes.

Definition: An object that is used to protect or conceal something, such as a layer that goes over a bed, a book, or a charge for entry.

Example: She put a colorful cover on her bed to make the room look nicer.

Definition: To place something over or upon another thing to protect, hide, or conceal it.

Example: Please cover the food to keep it warm.

Definition: Having something on top or surrounding it, so that it is not visible or is protected.

Example: The table was covered with a beautiful tablecloth.

Definition: To have placed something over or on top of something else, often to protect or hide it.

Example: The table was covered with a beautiful cloth for the dinner party.