Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A large amount of water that covers land, often caused by heavy rain or flooding. It can also refer to a situation where there is an overwhelming amount of something, like messages or requests.

Example: After the heavy rain, the town experienced a deluge that flooded many homes.

Definition: To flood or overwhelm something with a large amount of water or a great number of things.

Example: The heavy rain deluged the streets, causing severe flooding.

Definition: Requiring a lot of effort, time, or attention to complete or manage.

Example: Her demanding schedule left her with little free time.

Definition: Describing something that has had all its minerals taken away or removed.

Example: The water was demineralized to make it safer for drinking.

Definition: To completely destroy or tear down a building or structure.

Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new park.

Definition: The process of tearing down buildings or structures, often using explosives or heavy machinery.

Example: The demolition of the old factory will begin next week.

Definition: A person who is responsible for tearing down buildings or structures.

Example: The demolitionist carefully planned the destruction of the old warehouse.

Definition: To show or explain how something works or to express an opinion publicly.

Example: The teacher will demonstrate the experiment to the students.

Definition: To show or explain something clearly through examples, experiments, or practical application.

Example: The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the students.

Definition: Showing feelings or emotions openly; also refers to words that point out specific things or people, like 'this' or 'that'.

Example: She is very demonstrative, often hugging her friends to show her affection.

Definition: A word that is used to point to specific things or people, often indicating their location or identity, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those'.

Example: In the sentence, 'This is my book,' the word 'this' is a demonstrative.

Definition: A person who shows or explains how something works, often in a public setting, or a product used to show its features to potential buyers.

Example: The demonstrator explained how the new software could improve productivity.

Definition: Someone who is shy and modest, often behaving in a reserved way.

Example: She wore a demure dress to the formal event, which made her look elegant and modest.