Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A quick slide between musical notes, moving smoothly from one to another without breaks.

Example: The pianist added a beautiful glissando to the melody, making it sound more expressive.

Definition: A small and usually temporary problem or error, especially in a system or machine, that causes it to not work correctly.

Example: The software update fixed the glitch that was causing the app to crash.

Definition: Something that is flashy and extravagant, often in a way that lacks good taste.

Example: The glitzy decorations at the party made it feel very extravagant.

Definition: To make something worldwide or to spread it across the globe.

Example: The company aims to globalise its operations to reach more customers.

Definition: A round object that represents the Earth or another planet, often used for education or decoration.

Example: The teacher used a globe to show the students where different countries are located.

Definition: To take on a round shape or to form into a sphere.

Example: The artist decided to globe the clay into a perfect sphere for her sculpture.

Definition: To become shiny or have a smooth, reflective surface.

Example: The car's paint began to gloss after the polish was applied.

Definition: A brief explanation or translation of a difficult word or phrase, often found in the margins of a text, or a product that makes lips shiny.

Example: The teacher provided a gloss for the difficult terms in the textbook to help students understand better.

Definition: To make something shiny or to explain the meaning of a word or text.

Example: She decided to gloss the wooden table to make it shine.

Definition: A list of specific words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book or document, that helps readers understand difficult or specialized terms.

Example: The glossary at the end of the textbook helped me understand the technical terms used in the chapters.

Definition: Having a shiny or smooth surface, often reflecting light.

Example: The glossed finish on the furniture made it look elegant and new.

Definition: To have provided an explanation or interpretation of something, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: She glossed over the difficult parts of the story to keep the audience engaged.

Definition: A type of sugar that is found in many plants and animals, and is an important source of energy for the body.

Example: The body uses glucose as its main source of energy during physical activity.

Definition: Feeling sad or in a bad mood; looking unhappy or downcast.

Example: After hearing the bad news, he had a glum expression on his face.

Definition: A feeling of sadness or gloominess, often characterized by a moody or melancholic state.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she was overcome by the glum that filled the room.