Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: No longer alive; not functioning or active.

Example: The flowers in the garden are dead after the frost.

Definition: In a complete or absolute manner; used to emphasize certainty or suddenness.

Example: He was dead certain that he would win the race.

Definition: A person who has died or the state of being no longer alive.

Example: We held a memorial service to honor the dead.

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday, so we need to work quickly.

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday.

Definition: Showing no emotion or expression, often used to deliver jokes or statements in a serious way.

Example: He told the story with a deadpan expression, making it even funnier.

Definition: In a way that shows no emotion or expression, often used for humor or irony.

Example: He delivered the joke deadpan, making everyone unsure if he was serious or not.

Definition: To express something without showing any emotion or feeling, often in a serious manner.

Example: He delivered the joke in a deadpan tone, making it hard to tell if he was serious.

Definition: A style of humor or performance where someone shows no emotion or expression, often to make a joke more funny.

Example: The comedian's deadpan delivery made the audience laugh even harder.

Definition: To express something without showing any emotion or feeling, often in a serious or calm manner.

Example: He managed to deadpan his way through the awkward situation without a smile.

Definition: A person who is in charge of a college or a specific department in a university, responsible for managing academic affairs and supporting students.

Example: The dean announced new policies to improve student engagement in the college.

Definition: The place or office where a dean, who is a senior official in a church or university, works or lives.

Example: The deanery is located next to the main church building.

Definition: The role or position held by a dean, who is usually in charge of a specific department or division in a school or university.

Example: She was appointed to the deanship of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Definition: Causing or resembling death; often used to describe something that is very quiet or lifeless.

Example: The room fell into a deathly silence after the announcement.

Definition: In a way that is extremely or very intense, often related to death or a lifeless state.

Example: The silence in the room was deathly, making everyone feel uneasy.

Definition: The act of leaving a ship or aircraft after a journey.

Example: The debarkation of passengers from the cruise ship took several hours.

Definition: A tool or program used to find and fix errors in other computer programs by allowing the user to run the program step by step and check for problems.

Example: The programmer used a debugger to identify and fix the errors in the code.

Definition: The first public appearance of someone, especially a performer, or the beginning of something new.

Example: Her debut album was released to great acclaim.

Definition: To make a first appearance or introduction in a particular role or context, often in the arts or entertainment.

Example: The young actress will debut in her first film next month.