Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Feeling a little hungry, but not very hungry.

Example: I felt a bit peckish after the long walk, so I grabbed a snack.

Definition: A small three-wheeled vehicle designed for carrying passengers, where a driver pedals at the front and passengers sit in a covered compartment at the back.

Example: We took a pedicab to the festival, enjoying the ride through the busy streets.

Definition: To come off in thin layers or strips, often referring to skin or other surfaces.

Example: After spending too much time in the sun, my skin started to peel.

Definition: The outer skin or covering of certain fruits and vegetables, which is often removed before eating or cooking.

Example: I like to peel the skin off apples before making a pie.

Definition: To remove the outer layer or skin from something, usually a fruit or vegetable.

Example: She decided to peel the apple before eating it.

Definition: A tool used for writing or drawing that has ink and a pointed tip.

Example: She wrote a letter with her favorite pen.

Definition: To confine someone or something in a small area, similar to how animals are kept in a fenced space, or to write something using a writing instrument.

Example: She decided to pen a letter to her friend.

Definition: A thin tool used for writing or drawing, usually made of graphite and encased in wood.

Example: She wrote her notes with a pencil during the lecture.

Definition: To make marks or write something using a pencil, which is a tool for drawing or writing.

Example: She decided to pencil in the meeting on her calendar.

Definition: More lively and energetic than something else.

Example: She felt peppier after her morning coffee.

Definition: A liquid or substance that has a pleasant smell, often made from flowers or other natural ingredients, used to make people or places smell good.

Example: She wore a lovely perfume that filled the room with a sweet scent.

Definition: To fill or spread a pleasant smell in a place or on something.

Example: She decided to perfume the room with lavender before the guests arrived.

Definition: Having a lively and cheerful attitude; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example: She always has a perky smile that brightens everyone's day.

Definition: A hairstyle that is created by using chemicals to make the hair curly or wavy for a long time.

Example: She decided to get a perm for her hair before the summer.

Definition: To treat hair with chemicals to create curls or waves that last for a long time.

Example: She decided to perm her hair for a new look.

Definition: A living human being; an individual who has their own identity and characteristics.

Example: Every person has the right to express their opinions freely.