Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To come into contact with something or to occur suddenly.

Example: The storm hit the town unexpectedly, causing damage.

Definition: An impact or collision, often resulting in a successful outcome or a popular success.

Example: The movie was a huge hit at the box office.

Definition: To strike someone or something with force; to make contact with a target.

Example: He decided to hit the ball as hard as he could during the game.

Definition: A person who enjoys doing a particular activity in their free time, not for work or profit.

Example: As a hobbyist, she spends her weekends painting and exploring new techniques.

Definition: Intended for temporary storage or retention, often used to describe something that keeps items or people in place for a short time.

Example: The holding cell was used to keep suspects until they could be processed.

Definition: An area of land or property that is rented or owned, often used in legal or financial contexts.

Example: The company has several holdings in different countries.

Definition: A three-dimensional image created using light patterns, often produced by lasers, that can be viewed from different angles.

Example: The museum displayed a stunning hologram of a dinosaur that seemed to move as you walked around it.

Definition: More plain or unattractive in appearance than something else; less beautiful or elegant.

Example: She felt that her house was homelier than her friend's modern apartment.

Definition: A person who uses a system of medicine that treats illness by giving very small amounts of natural substances that would cause symptoms in a healthy person.

Example: The homeopath recommended a natural remedy for my allergies.

Definition: The process by which a living organism keeps its internal environment stable and balanced, despite changes in the external environment.

Example: The body uses various mechanisms to achieve homeostasis, such as regulating temperature and pH levels.

Definition: A person who owns a house or apartment.

Example: As a homeowner, I take pride in maintaining my property.

Definition: To educate children at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many parents choose to homeschool their children to provide a personalized education.

Definition: A type of education where children are taught at home instead of in a traditional school setting.

Example: Many families choose to homeschool their children for various reasons, including personalized learning.

Definition: To teach a child at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many parents choose to homeschool their children to provide a personalized education.

Definition: A person, often a parent, who teaches their child at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many families choose to be homeschoolers to provide personalized education for their children.