Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: To join with another for reproduction or to form a pair, often used in the context of animals or people getting married.

Example: The birds mate during the spring to raise their young.

Definition: A person who is a close friend or associate, or someone with whom you share living space or a romantic relationship.

Example: He is my best mate from college.

Definition: To join or pair closely, often used in the context of animals breeding or forming a close relationship.

Example: The farmer decided to mate the two horses to produce a strong foal.

Definition: A time when food is eaten, usually consisting of several dishes served together.

Example: We had a delicious meal at the new restaurant last night.

Definition: During a period of time between two events; at the same time.

Example: I will finish my homework; in the meantime, I will watch a movie.

Definition: The period of time that occurs between two events or actions.

Example: In the meantime, I will finish my homework.

Definition: The edible flesh of animals, often used as food, especially from mammals, but can also refer to the edible part of fruits or nuts.

Example: Many people enjoy eating meat as part of their diet.

Definition: To win a medal in a competition, especially in sports.

Example: She hopes to medal in the upcoming Olympics.

Definition: A flat, often round piece of metal that is given as an award or to remember a special event or person.

Example: She won a gold medal in the Olympics for her outstanding performance in swimming.

Definition: To give a medal as an award to someone for their achievements or accomplishments.

Example: The committee decided to medal the athlete for her outstanding performance in the competition.

Definition: A very large shopping center that contains many stores and often entertainment options.

Example: The new megamall opened last week and has attracted thousands of visitors.

Definition: To change from a solid to a liquid state, usually due to heat, or to gradually disappear or dissolve.

Example: The ice will melt if you leave it in the sun for too long.

Definition: A substance that has been turned from solid to liquid, often due to heat, or a type of sandwich with melted cheese.

Example: I ordered a tuna melt for lunch, which was delicious and cheesy.

Definition: To change something from a solid to a liquid by applying heat or to cause it to disappear gradually.

Example: The sun will melt the ice on the road.

Definition: Being in a liquid state because it has been heated to a high temperature.

Example: The melted chocolate was perfect for dipping the strawberries.

Definition: To change from a solid state to a liquid state due to heat.

Example: The ice melted quickly in the warm sun.

Definition: A person or thing that is part of a group or organization.

Example: She is a member of the local book club.

Definition: To commit something to memory so that it can be recalled later.

Example: I need to memorise my speech for the presentation tomorrow.