Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: A person who has a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, such as the military, police, or a company.

Example: The officer gave instructions to the team before the mission.

Definition: To command or manage someone or something in a position of authority.

Example: The captain will officer the team during the match.

Definition: Having existed for a long time; not new or recent. It can refer to things that are worn out or from a previous time period.

Example: My grandmother has an old photograph from her childhood.

Definition: A person who is advanced in age, often referring to elderly individuals or the elderly as a group.

Example: The community center offers activities for the old to stay active and social.

Definition: Having lived for a longer time than someone or something else; more advanced in age.

Example: My older brother helps me with my homework.

Definition: The term used to describe something that has existed for the longest time or is the most advanced in age compared to others.

Example: My grandmother is the oldest member of our family.

Definition: Referring to a single unit or individual, distinct from others.

Example: She is the one person I trust the most.

Definition: A single unit or individual; the first number in counting, represented by the symbol 1.

Example: She gave me a one-dollar bill for my birthday.

Definition: A word used to refer to an unspecified individual or thing, often used in a general sense.

Example: One should always try to do their best in any situation.

Definition: Not closed; allowing access or passage; free to enter or use.

Example: The door was left open, inviting everyone to come in.

Definition: To become not closed; to allow access or passage.

Example: The door opened slowly as I approached it.

Definition: A contest or tournament where anyone, regardless of skill level, can take part, or a state of being visible and not hidden.

Example: The annual tennis open attracts players from all over the world.

Definition: To make something not closed or to allow access to it by moving or removing a barrier.

Example: Please open the door so we can go outside.

Definition: Describing something that is completely different or contrary to something else.

Example: The two colors are opposite on the color wheel.

Definition: In a position that is directly across from something else; facing each other.

Example: They sat opposite each other at the table.

Definition: A word or thing that has a meaning that is completely different from another word or thing.

Example: Hot is the opposite of cold.

Definition: In a position that is across from or facing something else.

Example: The restaurant is opposite the park.

Definition: Something that is common or usual, not special or different from what is typical.

Example: She wore an ordinary dress to the party, nothing fancy.

Definition: A type of meal served at a fixed price, often in a tavern or inn, or a cleric with authority in a specific area.

Example: The ordinary at the local inn was quite popular among travelers.

Definition: Clothing that is worn over other clothes when going outside, like coats, jackets, and hats.

Example: She put on her outerwear before stepping out into the cold.

Definition: A collection of clothes worn together, often including accessories.

Example: She wore a stylish outfit to the party.

Definition: To supply someone or something with the necessary equipment or clothing.

Example: The company outfits its employees with uniforms and tools for their jobs.