Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A device that converts information into a digital format.

Example: The artist used a digitizer to create digital versions of her drawings.

Definition: A combination of two letters that together represent one sound in speech, like 'ph' in 'pheasant' or 'ea' in 'beat'.

Example: In the word 'ship', the 'sh' is a digraph that makes a single sound.

Definition: Relating to an individual or strain that has two different alleles at two specific places on chromosomes.

Example: In genetics, a dihybrid cross is used to study the inheritance of two traits.

Definition: A type of hybrid organism that is produced from two parents that have different traits at two specific genetic locations.

Example: In genetics class, we learned about a dihybrid that shows traits from both of its parents.

Definition: Made weaker or less concentrated, often by adding water or another substance.

Example: The chef decided to dilute the sauce with some broth to make it less strong.

Definition: To make a liquid weaker or less strong by adding more liquid, usually water, or to reduce the strength or quality of something.

Example: You can dilute the juice with water to make it less sweet.

Definition: A way to measure how big something is, like its width, height, or length. It can also refer to the scope or extent of something, especially when talking about problems or issues.

Example: The artist created a sculpture that explores the dimension of space in a unique way.

Definition: To cut or shape something to specific measurements or sizes.

Example: The artist will dimension the sculpture to fit the space perfectly.

Definition: Relating to the size or extent of something in space, often referring to the number of dimensions it has, such as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

Example: The artist created a stunning three-dimensional sculpture that seemed to come to life.

Definition: To become smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity.

Example: As the sun set, the light began to diminish.

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The new law will diminish the amount of pollution in the city.

Definition: Becoming smaller in size, amount, or importance.

Example: The diminishing light made it hard to see the path ahead.

Definition: The process of becoming smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The diminishing of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, importance, or intensity.

Example: The sunlight was diminishing as the day turned into night.

Definition: A small electronic component that allows electricity to flow in one direction only, often used to convert alternating current to direct current.

Example: The technician replaced the faulty diode in the circuit to restore proper function.

Definition: A unit used to measure how strongly a lens can bend light, which is calculated by taking the inverse of the distance from the lens to the point where it focuses light, measured in meters.

Example: The optometrist prescribed glasses with a diopter of -2.5 to correct my vision.