Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: To divide something into two equal parts or to reduce it by half.

Example: She decided to halve the cake so everyone could have a piece.

Definition: To hit something repeatedly or to work hard on a task without stopping.

Example: She hammered away at her homework until it was finished.

Definition: A tool with a heavy head and a long handle, used for hitting things, especially nails.

Example: He used a hammer to drive the nails into the wood.

Definition: To hit something repeatedly with a heavy tool, usually to shape it or to fasten it together.

Example: He hammered the nail into the wall to hang the picture.

Definition: To pass or give something to someone, especially in a sports context.

Example: He will hand off the ball to his teammate during the game.

Definition: The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding, touching, or manipulating things.

Example: She raised her hand to ask a question in class.

Definition: To give or pass something to someone using your hands.

Example: Please hand me the book from the table.

Definition: A small bag that you carry in your hand or over your shoulder, used for holding personal items like money and cosmetics.

Example: She took her handbag with her when she went out shopping.

Definition: More convenient or useful than something else.

Example: This tool is handier than the one I used before.

Definition: The most useful or convenient for a particular purpose.

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

Definition: Attractive and good-looking, often used to describe a man; also can mean generous or large in amount.

Example: He is a handsome man with a charming smile.

Definition: More attractive or good-looking than someone or something else.

Example: He is handsomer than his brother.

Definition: A written document or text that is created by hand rather than printed.

Example: She submitted her handwrit for the assignment instead of typing it.

Definition: To write something using a pen or pencil instead of typing it on a computer or other device.

Example: I prefer to handwrite my notes during class.