Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: To talk casually or gossip about someone or something.

Example: They love to dish about the latest celebrity news.

Definition: A shallow container used for holding, cooking, or serving food, or a specific type of food prepared in a certain way.

Example: She served a delicious pasta dish at the dinner party.

Definition: A feeling of not liking something or someone.

Example: Her dislike for loud music is well known among her friends.

Definition: To have a feeling of not liking someone or something.

Example: I really dislike eating vegetables.

Definition: To go down quickly through the air or water, often head first.

Example: The children love to dive into the pool during summer.

Definition: A sudden and quick movement downwards, often into water, or a jump made with speed and purpose.

Example: He took a dive into the pool to cool off on a hot day.

Definition: To make something go down quickly, especially in a steep way.

Example: The pilot had to dive the plane to avoid the storm.

Definition: Feeling a sensation of spinning or losing balance, often accompanied by lightheadedness; this form indicates a greater degree of that feeling compared to the base form.

Example: After spinning around, I felt dizzier than before.

Definition: Feeling as if everything is spinning around or unable to think clearly; the most extreme state of this sensation.

Example: After spinning around in circles, I felt the dizziest I had ever been.

Definition: Feeling as if you are spinning or about to fall, often due to a lack of balance or confusion.

Example: After spinning around in circles, I felt dizzy and had to sit down.

Definition: To cause someone to feel unsteady or lightheaded, often leading to confusion or a spinning sensation.

Example: The sudden movement made her dizzy for a moment.

Definition: To perform an action or task; to carry out something.

Example: I need to do my homework before dinner.

Definition: A gathering or event, often for entertainment or celebration.

Example: We had a big do for her birthday last weekend.

Definition: To perform an action or task, often used to indicate completing something or carrying out a specific activity.

Example: She needs to do her homework before going out.

Definition: Something that can be done or achieved; feasible.

Example: The project is challenging, but it's definitely doable with the right team.

Definition: To practice medicine or provide medical care.

Example: She decided to doctor the injured bird back to health.

Definition: A person who is trained and licensed to treat people who are sick or injured.

Example: The doctor examined the patient and prescribed some medicine.

Definition: To change or modify something, often to improve it or make it more acceptable, sometimes in a way that is not honest.

Example: He decided to doctor the report to make it look better than it actually was.

Definition: A person who takes action or gets things done, often in a proactive or energetic way.

Example: She is a doer who always finds a way to complete her projects on time.