Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Not interesting or exciting; boring. It can also refer to something that is cloudy or lacking brightness.

Example: The movie was so dull that I almost fell asleep.

Definition: To make something less sharp or less bright; to reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something.

Example: The teacher tried to dull the students' excitement with too many rules.

Definition: The least interesting or exciting; lacking brightness or sharpness.

Example: The movie was the dullest I've ever seen, and I almost fell asleep.

Definition: Not able to speak or lacking intelligence; often used to describe someone who makes foolish decisions.

Example: He made a dumb mistake by not studying for the exam.

Definition: To make someone unable to speak or silent.

Example: The loud noise dumbed the crowd, leaving them speechless.

Definition: The word describes someone or something that is considered to have the least intelligence or is the most foolish among a group.

Example: He made the dumbest mistake in the exam by not reading the questions carefully.

Definition: A person who is not smart or has difficulty learning new things.

Example: He felt like a dunce when he couldn't solve the simple math problem.

Definition: A container used for holding waste or garbage, typically found in homes or public places.

Example: Please throw the empty bottle in the dustbin.

Definition: Feeling very excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen or something you want to do.

Example: She was eager to start her new job and meet her colleagues.

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: N/A

Definition: This word describes something that happens before a certain time or earlier than something else.

Example: She arrived earlier than expected for the meeting.

Definition: At a time before the present or before a specified time.

Example: I arrived earlier than expected.

Definition: This word describes something that happens or is done before all others in time.

Example: She arrived at the earliest possible time to secure a good seat.

Definition: Happening or appearing before the usual or expected time; occurring soon or in the initial stages.

Example: She arrived at the meeting early to prepare her notes.

Definition: Before the expected time or near the beginning of a period or event.

Example: She arrived at the party early to help set up.