Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To wash clothes or other items, usually in a machine, to make them clean.

Example: I need to launder my clothes before the trip.

Definition: A container or channel used for washing materials, often in mining or ore processing.

Example: The miners used a launder to transport the ore while washing it.

Definition: To wash clothes or to clean something, often to make it look better or more acceptable. It can also mean to disguise the source of illegal money by moving it through different channels.

Example: After the party, I need to launder the tablecloths and napkins.

Definition: To put oneself down in a flat position or to rest in a horizontal position.

Example: After a long day, I like to lay down and relax for a while.

Definition: A type of narrative poem or song, often associated with medieval storytelling, that tells a story or conveys a message.

Example: The bard sang a beautiful lay about the adventures of a brave knight.

Definition: To put something down in a specific position or place, often gently or carefully.

Example: She decided to lay the book on the table before leaving the room.

Definition: To form or develop in layers, often referring to plants or materials.

Example: The plant will layer itself if the branches touch the ground.

Definition: A level or thickness of material that covers a surface or is part of something, such as a cake or a geological formation.

Example: The cake had three layers of chocolate and cream.

Definition: To arrange or place something in layers, often to create a specific structure or effect.

Example: She decided to layer the cake with different flavors of frosting.

Definition: A plan or arrangement of parts or areas, often used to describe how something is organized or designed, such as a room, page, or factory.

Example: The architect presented the layout of the new building to the city council.

Definition: A person who is not a member of a particular profession or who does not have specialized knowledge in a specific area.

Example: The doctor explained the complex medical terms in a way that a layperson could understand.

Definition: A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country.

Example: The leader of the team inspired everyone to work harder.

Definition: A small printed sheet of paper that provides information or advertises something.

Example: The volunteers distributed leaflets to promote the event.

Definition: A small printed piece of paper that provides information or advertising, often folded and given out for free.

Example: The organization distributed a leaflet to promote their upcoming event.

Definition: To distribute small printed sheets of paper that provide information about something.

Example: The volunteers will leaflet the area to promote the upcoming event.

Definition: To allow a substance, such as liquid or gas, to escape from a container or to become known to the public, often unintentionally.

Example: The roof started to leak during the heavy rain.

Definition: A hole or crack that allows liquid, gas, or information to escape or enter a place.

Example: There was a leak in the pipe that caused water to drip onto the floor.

Definition: To allow a substance to escape from a container or to reveal information without permission.

Example: The plumber had to fix the pipe because it was leaking water.

Definition: Having little or no fat; thin or slim in appearance or composition.

Example: She prefers to eat lean meats for a healthier diet.

Definition: To bend or tilt your body in a particular direction, often for support or balance.

Example: She leaned against the wall while waiting for her friend.

Definition: A position or movement where something is tilted or inclined away from being straight up and down, or a type of meat that has little or no fat.

Example: The chef recommended a cut of lean meat for a healthier meal.

Definition: To make something tilt or rest against something else for support.

Example: She leaned the ladder against the wall before climbing it.

Definition: Something that can be understood or acquired through study or experience.

Example: The new software is designed to be user-friendly and learnable for everyone.