Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Having little or no fat; thin or slim in appearance or composition.

Example: She prefers to eat lean meats for a healthier diet.

Definition: To bend or tilt your body in a particular direction, often for support or balance.

Example: She leaned against the wall while waiting for her friend.

Definition: A position or movement where something is tilted or inclined away from being straight up and down, or a type of meat that has little or no fat.

Example: The chef recommended a cut of lean meat for a healthier meal.

Definition: To make something tilt or rest against something else for support.

Example: She leaned the ladder against the wall before climbing it.

Definition: To gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or being taught.

Example: She wants to learn how to play the piano.

Definition: To gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or being taught.

Example: I want to learn how to play the guitar.

Definition: A person who is gaining knowledge or skills in a particular area or subject.

Example: As a learner, she always seeks new opportunities to improve her skills.

Definition: To go away from a place or to depart.

Example: I will leave for the airport at 6 AM.

Definition: A period of time when someone is allowed to be away from work or duty, often with official permission.

Example: She took a leave from her job to travel abroad.

Definition: To allow someone or something to be in a certain state or to go away from a place, often by not taking them with you.

Example: I will leave the door open for you.

Definition: A person who departs from a place, especially someone who leaves a job or organization.

Example: The company held a farewell party for the leaver to wish them well in their new position.

Definition: Describing something that is situated on the side opposite to the right, often used to indicate direction or position.

Example: The left door is slightly ajar, allowing a glimpse inside.

Definition: In the direction that is opposite to the right side; toward the side of the body that is usually on the west when facing north.

Example: She turned left at the intersection.

Definition: The side of the body or a space that is opposite to the right side; it can also refer to a direction or position that is to the left of something else.

Example: She always sits on the left side of the table.

Definition: To have gone away from a place or person; to have departed.

Example: She left the party early because she was tired.

Definition: Describing something that remains after the main part has been used or consumed.

Example: We had some leftover pizza from last night.

Definition: A part of something that is not used or consumed, often referring to food that is saved from a previous meal.

Example: We had some leftover pizza for lunch today.

Definition: A period of teaching or instruction, often in a classroom setting, where students learn about a specific subject or skill.

Example: Today, we have a lesson on how to solve math problems.

Definition: To teach someone something or to give them a lesson about a particular subject or behavior.

Example: The teacher decided to lesson the students on the importance of honesty.

Definition: To allow someone to use or have something, often in a formal or legal way.

Example: They decided to let the apartment to a new tenant.

Definition: An obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or action; in sports, a situation in which a point must be replayed due to an invalid stroke.

Example: The player served again after the referee called a let during the match.

Definition: To allow someone to do something or to give permission for something to happen.

Example: I let my friend borrow my book for the weekend.

Definition: To earn a school letter for achievements, especially in sports, or to write or form characters used in writing.

Example: He lettered in swimming during his senior year of high school.

Definition: A written message sent to someone, usually on paper, or a symbol in an alphabet that represents a sound.

Example: I received a letter from my friend yesterday.

Definition: To write something using letters, such as words or symbols.

Example: She will letter the sign with her favorite colors.