Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: The process of getting rid of waste materials from the body, such as urine or sweat.

Example: Excretion is an important function of the kidneys in maintaining the body's health.

Definition: Related to the process of getting rid of waste from the body.

Example: The kidneys are important excretory organs that help filter waste from the blood.

Definition: Something that can be forgiven or justified; not deserving blame.

Example: His absence from the meeting was excusable due to a family emergency.

Definition: In a way that can be justified or forgiven; to a degree that is acceptable or understandable.

Example: She was excusably late to the meeting due to traffic.

Definition: Able to be carried out or performed; something that can be executed or run.

Example: The program is executable on all major operating systems.

Definition: To carry out or perform a task, instruction, or plan, often in a precise manner.

Example: The programmer will execute the code to see if it works correctly.

Definition: To use or apply something, such as effort, influence, or strength, in order to achieve a result.

Example: She had to exert a lot of effort to finish the project on time.

Definition: The act of breathing out air or vapor from the lungs.

Example: After holding his breath, he took a deep exhalation before speaking.

Definition: To release or let out something, such as steam or gas, into the air.

Example: The engine exhausts smoke when it runs.

Definition: A pipe or system that allows waste gases or air to escape, especially from an engine or a building.

Example: The car's exhaust was emitting a lot of smoke after the long drive.

Definition: To use up all of something or to make someone very tired by using all their energy or resources.

Example: The long hike exhausted me by the time we reached the top of the mountain.

Definition: Causing a lot of tiredness or fatigue; very tiring.

Example: After a long day of work, I found the exercise class to be exhausting.

Definition: To make someone very tired or to use up all of someone's energy.

Example: The long hike was exhausting, and I needed to rest afterward.