Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A living thing, like a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down dead plants and animals, helping to recycle nutrients back into the environment.

Example: Decomposers play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down dead matter.

Definition: To make something less crowded or blocked, especially in reference to nasal passages or other areas that are congested.

Example: The doctor recommended a nasal spray to decongest my sinuses.

Definition: Able to help reduce or relieve blockage in the nasal passages or other areas of the body.

Example: The doctor recommended a decongestant to help with my stuffy nose.

Definition: A type of medicine that helps to reduce swelling in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe when you have a stuffy nose.

Example: I took a decongestant to help clear my sinuses before the big meeting.

Definition: Used to describe something that is intended to make a place or object look more attractive or beautiful, often through design or embellishment.

Example: The decorative pillows on the couch added a pop of color to the room.

Definition: Not applicable as 'decorator' is not an adjective; it refers to a person or thing that decorates.

Example: The decorator chose bright colors for the living room.

Definition: A person who decorates, especially someone who designs and arranges the interior of a space.

Example: The decorator transformed the living room into a cozy and stylish area.

Definition: A reduction in quantity or amount, often used in mathematics to describe how much something decreases.

Example: The decrement in temperature was noticeable as the sun set.

Definition: A term used in music to describe a gradual decrease in volume or intensity.

Example: The music ended with a soft decrescendo, fading gently into silence.

Definition: In music, it means to gradually decrease in volume or intensity.

Example: The orchestra played the final notes in a decrescendo, fading softly into silence.

Definition: A gradual decrease in loudness or intensity, often used in music to indicate that the sound should become softer.

Example: The orchestra played a beautiful decrescendo at the end of the piece.

Definition: A message that has been converted from a coded format back into a readable form.

Example: The spy received a decrypt of the enemy's communication.

Definition: To convert a coded message or data back into its original form so that it can be understood.

Example: The computer was able to decrypt the message quickly.

Definition: Having a large distance from the top to the bottom or from the surface to the bottom; also used to describe something that is hard to understand or very intense.

Example: The lake is very deep, making it difficult to see the bottom.

Definition: In a way that goes far down or far into something; to a great extent or degree.

Example: She breathed deeply to calm her nerves before the performance.

Definition: A deep place refers to a significant distance down in land or water, or it can describe a vast area or extent, such as outer space. It can also mean the most intense part of something, like the deep of night.

Example: The diver explored the deep of the ocean, discovering many new species.

Definition: To fail to fulfill an obligation or requirement, such as not appearing in court or not making a payment.

Example: He defaulted on his loan payments, which affected his credit score.

Definition: A situation or condition that happens automatically when no other choice is made, or a failure to meet an obligation, especially in finance.

Example: The software will use the default settings unless you change them.

Definition: To fail to fulfill a duty or obligation, such as not appearing in court or not making a payment.

Example: If you default on your loan, the bank may take legal action against you.