Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To stand or wait around without any specific purpose or intention, often in a way that is seen as wasting time.

Example: The kids were loitering outside the store, waiting for their friends.

Definition: The distance east or west of a starting point, usually measured in degrees, that helps to determine a location on the Earth's surface.

Example: The longitude of New York City is approximately 74 degrees west.

Definition: To appear in a large or threatening way, often in a way that is unclear or distorted.

Example: The mountains loomed in the distance, shrouded in mist.

Definition: A machine or device used to weave threads together to create fabric or cloth.

Example: The artisan skillfully operated the loom to create a beautiful tapestry.

Definition: To weave fabric or a tapestry using a machine or device called a loom.

Example: She learned to loom beautiful tapestries in her art class.

Definition: In a way that is not tight or firmly held; in a relaxed or free manner.

Example: The rope was tied loosely, allowing for some movement.

Definition: A large vehicle used for transporting goods, often on roads.

Example: The lorry delivered the furniture to our new house.

Definition: A game or event where people buy tickets for a chance to win money or prizes, with winners chosen by random drawing.

Example: She won a large sum of money in the lottery last week.

Definition: To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down without any specific purpose.

Example: After a long week, I love to lounge on the couch and watch movies.

Definition: A place where people can relax, often with comfortable seating, such as a living room or a public waiting area in hotels or airports.

Example: After a long day of travel, I enjoyed sitting in the lounge with a good book.

Definition: To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down comfortably.

Example: After a long week, I just want to lounge on the couch and watch movies.

Definition: Referring to letters that are not capitalized, typically smaller in size, such as 'a', 'b', and 'c'.

Example: Please write your name in lowercase letters on the form.

Definition: To change letters or text to small letters, as opposed to capital letters.

Example: Please lowercase all the titles in the document before submitting it.

Definition: Noting something that causes a decrease in position, value, or mood.

Example: The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.

Definition: The action or process of making something lower or reducing its height or level.

Example: The lowering of the flag signified the end of the ceremony.

Definition: To make something go down or decrease in position, amount, or intensity.

Example: The workers are lowering the flag at sunset.

Definition: A small, medicated candy that you dissolve in your mouth to help soothe a sore throat.

Example: She took a lozenge to relieve her sore throat.