Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Not nice or kind; someone who is cruel or unkind. It can also mean something that is of poor quality or appearance.

Example: He was mean to his classmates, often making fun of them.

Definition: To have a particular intention or purpose; to express a certain idea or feeling.

Example: I think they mean to help us with the project.

Definition: A number that represents the average value of a group of numbers, or a way to achieve something.

Example: To find the mean of the test scores, add all the scores together and divide by the number of tests.

Definition: To signify or represent something; to intend or have a purpose for something.

Example: The word 'love' means a strong feeling of affection.

Definition: To move in a winding or curving path, often without a specific direction or purpose.

Example: The river began to meander through the valley, creating beautiful bends and curves.

Definition: A winding or curving path, often used to describe the way a river or road moves. It can also refer to a decorative pattern with twists and turns.

Example: The hikers enjoyed the meander of the river as they walked along its banks.

Definition: In a way that lacks meaning or purpose; without significance.

Example: He spoke meaninglessly during the meeting, making it hard to follow his points.

Definition: Able to be determined or assessed in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The project's success is measurable through various performance indicators.

Definition: The process of finding out the size, amount, or degree of something by using a standard unit or tool.

Example: The measurement of the room showed it was 20 feet long and 15 feet wide.

Definition: Related to machines or tools, or operated by a machine. It can also describe actions that are done automatically or in a routine way, without much thought.

Example: The mechanical engineer designed a new type of robot.

Definition: A finished layout that includes text and images, arranged for printing or reproduction.

Example: The designer submitted the mechanical for the new magazine issue.

Definition: In a way that relates to machines or is done without thinking, often automatically.

Example: The robot moved mechanically, following its programmed instructions without any hesitation.

Definition: A person who is skilled in working with machines, including building, using, or repairing them.

Example: The mechanician fixed the broken engine quickly and efficiently.

Definition: A system of parts that work together to perform a function or achieve a result, often found in machines or processes.

Example: The mechanism of the clock was intricate and fascinating to observe.

Definition: The process of using machines to do work that was previously done by people or animals, especially in farming and manufacturing.

Example: The mechanization of farming has greatly increased crop production.