Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To lose value or worth over time.

Example: The value of the car will depreciate as it gets older.

Definition: To reduce the value or worth of something, often in terms of money or importance.

Example: The economic downturn caused many assets to depreciate significantly.

Definition: That reduces the value of something or is becoming less valuable over time.

Example: The depreciating currency has made imports more expensive.

Definition: To decrease in value or worth over time, often used in relation to assets or currency.

Example: The value of the car is depreciating quickly due to its age.

Definition: A reduction in the value of something over time, often due to wear and tear or changes in market conditions.

Example: The depreciation of the car made it less valuable when I tried to sell it.

Definition: Feeling very sad or unhappy; having low spirits.

Example: After losing his job, he felt really depressed for weeks.

Definition: Causing feelings of sadness or gloom.

Example: The movie was so depressing that I couldn't stop crying.

Definition: Able to be obtained or developed from something else.

Example: The formula for the area of a circle is derivable from the formula for the area of a rectangle.

Definition: To come from a source or to originate from something.

Example: The river derives from the mountains.

Definition: To obtain something from a source or to generate something from another thing, often through reasoning or chemical processes.

Example: Scientists can derive new compounds from existing substances in the lab.

Definition: Relating to characteristics or features that have evolved from earlier forms or species, often indicating a more advanced state.

Example: The derived traits of the species help scientists understand its evolution.

Definition: To obtain or receive something from a source or origin.

Example: The word 'biology' is derived from the Greek words for life and study.

Definition: A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

Example: I have an appointment with my dermatologist to check a skin rash.

Definition: The process of taking salt out of seawater to make it safe for drinking and other uses.

Example: Desalination is becoming an important method to provide fresh water in arid regions.