Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To sing or speak in a melodious or elaborate manner, often in a musical context.

Example: During the concert, the choir began to descant beautifully over the main melody.

Definition: A type of music that features an ornamental melody or a higher vocal part sung above the main melody.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful descant during the service, adding richness to the main hymn.

Definition: To move down from a higher place to a lower one.

Example: The hikers began to descend the mountain as the sun set.

Definition: To move downwards from a higher place to a lower one.

Example: The hikers decided to descend the steep trail carefully.

Definition: A movement downwards, either physically or in terms of status or level.

Example: The hikers carefully made their descent down the steep mountain.

Definition: Able to be explained or represented in words.

Example: The painting is so beautiful that it is hard to find words to make it describable.

Definition: To give details about something in words, explaining what it is like or how it looks.

Example: She described the beautiful sunset in great detail.

Definition: A statement that explains or gives details about something, helping to create a clear picture in the mind.

Example: The teacher asked the students to write a description of their favorite place.

Definition: To remove something from a selected state, especially in a software context where you make a choice no longer active.

Example: You can deselect the option if you change your mind.

Definition: A word used to describe a place that is dry, empty, and often has little or no vegetation, like a barren area or a desolate region.

Example: The desert landscape was vast and lifeless, with only a few cacti scattered around.

Definition: A dry and empty area with very little rain and few plants, often covered in sand.

Example: The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

Definition: To leave someone or something behind, especially when it is your duty to stay or take care of them.

Example: He decided to desert his post during the battle, which was against the rules.

Definition: No longer occupied or inhabited; left empty and abandoned.

Example: The once-bustling town was now deserted after the factory closed down.

Definition: To leave a place or person without intending to return, often in a way that is considered wrong or irresponsible.

Example: The soldiers deserted their post during the battle.

Definition: Having had moisture removed; dried out.

Example: The desiccated fruit was perfect for making trail mix.

Definition: To remove moisture from something, making it dry.

Example: The fruits were desiccated to preserve them for a longer time.