Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Having the ability to perceive sound through the ears.

Example: The hearing child was able to understand the teacher's instructions clearly.

Definition: A session where people listen to evidence or testimony, often in a legal context, or the ability to hear sounds.

Example: The committee held a hearing to gather information from the witnesses.

Definition: Providing encouragement or support that makes someone feel better or more hopeful.

Example: The heartening news about the recovery of the patient lifted everyone's spirits.

Definition: To make someone feel more cheerful or encouraged.

Example: The good news was heartening for everyone in the team.

Definition: In a way that makes someone feel happier or more hopeful.

Example: The news was hearteningly positive, lifting everyone's spirits.

Definition: To become warm or hot.

Example: The metal will heat quickly when placed in the fire.

Definition: The quality of being hot or warm, often measured in degrees; it can also refer to energy that causes warmth or the sensation of warmth.

Example: The heat from the sun made the sand too hot to walk on.

Definition: To make something warm or hot by adding energy or warmth to it.

Example: Please heat the soup before serving it.

Definition: Causing warmth or heat to something.

Example: The heating system in the house keeps us warm during winter.

Definition: A system or process that increases the temperature in a space, such as a room or building.

Example: The heating in the house keeps us warm during the winter.

Definition: To make something warm or hot, often by using a source of energy like electricity or gas.

Example: The heating in the house keeps us warm during winter.

Definition: This word describes something that has more weight than another object or is more difficult to lift.

Example: The box is heavier than I expected, making it hard to carry.

Definition: The most weighty or having the greatest mass compared to others.

Example: This box is the heaviest of all the packages we received.

Definition: Describing something that weighs more than usual or is considered to be very heavy.

Example: The heavyweight boxers are known for their strength and power in the ring.

Definition: A person or thing that is very heavy, or a boxer or athlete who competes in a specific weight class that is heavier than others.

Example: The heavyweight champion defended his title in a thrilling match.

Definition: Describing a situation that is full of intense activity, confusion, or rush.

Example: The last week before the holidays was very hectic for everyone at work.

Definition: In a way that is very busy and full of activity, often causing stress or confusion.

Example: She was running hectically to catch the bus before it left.