Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Quick and fast in movement; able to move swiftly or nimbly.

Example: The fleet runner easily outpaced all the others in the race.

Definition: To move quickly or pass swiftly, often used in a poetic or literary context.

Example: The shadows fleet across the ground as the sun sets.

Definition: A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft that are operated together as a unit.

Example: The fleet of fishing boats returned to the harbor after a long day at sea.

Definition: To make something move or change position quickly, especially in a nautical context.

Example: The captain decided to fleet the sails to catch the wind more effectively.

Definition: To bend or move a part of the body, especially a muscle, often in a way that shows strength or tension.

Example: His hands flexed nervously as he spoke.

Definition: A flexible insulated electric cord or the act of bending something.

Example: He used a flex to connect the appliance to the power source.

Definition: To bend something, especially a joint or a muscle, or to show off strength.

Example: He flexed his muscles to impress his friends.

Definition: In a way that allows for change or adaptation; not rigid or fixed.

Example: She can work flexibly, adjusting her schedule as needed.

Definition: To move through the air using wings, often in a group or flock.

Example: The birds will flight south for the winter.

Definition: The act of flying or a journey made by air, often in an airplane. It can also refer to a group of birds or aircraft flying together.

Example: We booked a flight to New York for our vacation.

Definition: This word describes something that is weak, not strong, or easily damaged. It is often used to talk about objects that are not sturdy or reliable.

Example: The flimsier materials used in the construction made the building less safe during storms.

Definition: The weakest or most fragile; easily broken or damaged.

Example: The flimsiest part of the structure was the roof, which needed immediate repair.

Definition: Not strong or solid; easily broken or damaged; weak in structure or quality.

Example: The flimsy chair broke when I sat on it.

Definition: A type of thin, lightweight paper often used for making copies or printing documents.

Example: The report was printed on flimsy, making it easy to fold and carry.

Definition: To stay on the surface of a liquid or to move lightly through the air without sinking.

Example: The leaves floated gently on the surface of the pond.

Definition: An object that floats on water, often used in fishing or as a decorative display in parades.

Example: The colorful float in the parade attracted everyone's attention.

Definition: To cause something to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking, or to make something move lightly and freely in the air.

Example: The children watched the leaves float on the water.

Definition: The act or process of floating or being floated, often used in contexts related to buoyancy or the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid.

Example: The floatation device kept the swimmer safe in the water.

Definition: The process or condition of remaining on the surface of a liquid or soft ground, often used in contexts like launching stocks or separating materials.

Example: The flotation of the new company was a significant event in the financial market.