Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Lasting or extending without stopping, or something that has resumed after a break.

Example: The continued support from the community helped the project succeed.

Definition: To keep doing something without stopping or to carry on with an action or process.

Example: She continued to work on her project even after the deadline.

Definition: Something that goes on without stopping or breaks, often used to describe a process or state that is ongoing.

Example: The continuous sound of the waves was soothing as I relaxed on the beach.

Definition: A word that describes something shaped to fit the outline or form of another object.

Example: The dress was designed with a contour fit to enhance the wearer's shape.

Definition: The outline or shape of something, especially when it curves or has a specific form.

Example: The artist carefully traced the contour of the mountain in her drawing.

Definition: To shape or form the outline of something, often following the natural lines or curves.

Example: The artist decided to contour the landscape in her painting to highlight its natural beauty.

Definition: A word formed by combining two words and leaving out some letters, often using an apostrophe, or the process of becoming smaller or tighter.

Example: In English, "don't" is a contraction of "do not."

Definition: A mechanical device or gadget that is often complicated or unusual in design.

Example: He built a strange contraption to help him with his gardening.

Definition: To show differences when compared to something else.

Example: The two paintings contrast beautifully with each other.

Definition: A difference between two or more things that makes them look or feel very different from each other.

Example: The contrast between the bright colors and the dark background made the painting stand out.

Definition: To compare two or more things to highlight their differences.

Example: In her essay, she contrasts the benefits of living in the city with those of living in the countryside.

Definition: A person who gives help, support, or money to a project, organization, or cause.

Example: She is a regular contributor to the local charity, donating both time and money.

Definition: To move or transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) as it rises or circulates.

Example: The warm air began to convect, creating a gentle breeze in the room.

Definition: To transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) by the movement of the fluid itself.

Example: The heater will convect warm air throughout the room.

Definition: The process of transferring heat or other properties through the movement of fluids, such as air or water, often involving rising and falling currents.

Example: Convection is responsible for the warm air rising and cool air sinking in the atmosphere.

Definition: Relating to the process of heat transfer through fluids, where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink, creating a circulation pattern.

Example: The convectional currents in the ocean help distribute heat around the planet.