Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A person who sells sewing supplies, men's clothing, and small accessories.

Example: The haberdasher helped me find the perfect tie for the wedding.

Definition: A person who lives in a particular place, especially someone who is a native or long-term resident of that area.

Example: The inhabitants of the small town welcomed the new visitors with open arms.

Definition: A place where people live or a type of environment where life exists.

Example: The old house became a new habitation for the family after renovations.

Definition: Something that can be easily hacked or modified, often referring to technology or systems that are not secure.

Example: The software is hackable, allowing users to customize it to their needs.

Definition: A part of hemoglobin that helps carry oxygen in the blood, made of iron and a special structure called a porphyrin ring.

Example: The haem in red blood cells is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Definition: A person who cuts, styles, or arranges hair for others.

Example: I have an appointment with my hairdresser to get a new haircut.

Definition: A period of time in which half of a substance, such as a radioactive material, decays or is eliminated from a system.

Example: The half-life of carbon-14 is about 5,730 years, which is used in dating ancient artifacts.

Definition: A clear or white mineral made of sodium chloride, often found in cubic shapes and used as table salt.

Example: Halite is commonly harvested from salt mines and is essential for seasoning food.

Definition: Relating to or containing a group of elements in the periodic table that includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, known for their reactivity and ability to form salts with metals.

Example: The halogen compounds are often used in disinfectants and light bulbs.

Definition: A group of five nonmetal elements that include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, known for their chemical reactivity.

Example: Fluorine is the most reactive halogen and is used in many chemical applications.

Definition: Not able to walk properly due to injury or disability.

Example: The halt man needed assistance to cross the street.

Definition: To stop moving or to come to a stop; to pause in action or progress.

Example: The train will halt at the next station for a few minutes.

Definition: A stop or pause in movement or progress, often temporary.

Example: The train came to a sudden halt at the station.

Definition: To make something stop or come to an end.

Example: The teacher decided to halt the class for a fire drill.