Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A liquid added to another liquid to prevent it from freezing, commonly used in car engines and other machinery.

Example: In winter, it's important to add antifreeze to your car's radiator to keep the engine from freezing.

Definition: Designed to stop or reduce feelings of sickness or nausea.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antinausea medication to help with her motion sickness.

Definition: Relating to something that is very old or from a previous time period, often valued for its age and historical significance.

Example: She decorated her living room with antique furniture that belonged to her grandparents.

Definition: To search for or collect old items that are valuable because of their age and rarity.

Example: She loves to antique at flea markets on the weekends.

Definition: An item that is valued for its age and historical significance, often a piece of furniture, art, or decoration that is at least 100 years old.

Example: She collects antique furniture from the 18th century.

Definition: To make something look old or like an antique, often by adding wear or aging effects.

Example: She antiqued the furniture to give it a vintage look.

Definition: Preventing or countering a viral disease that affects the nervous system, often transmitted through animal bites.

Example: The antirabies vaccine is essential for anyone who has been bitten by a potentially rabid animal.

Definition: A term describing something that prevents or reduces reflection, often used in contexts like optics or coatings.

Example: The antireflection coating on the glasses helps to reduce glare.

Definition: This word describes something that stops light from reflecting off its surface, making it less shiny or glarey.

Example: The antireflective coating on my glasses helps me see better in bright sunlight.

Definition: Describing something that can stop infections by killing or preventing the growth of germs.

Example: The doctor used an antiseptic solution to clean the wound.

Definition: A substance that prevents the growth of germs and bacteria, often used to clean wounds or surfaces.

Example: The doctor applied an antiseptic to the cut to prevent infection.

Definition: In a way that prevents infection or contamination by killing or inhibiting the growth of germs.

Example: The nurse cleaned the wound antiseptically to avoid any infection.

Definition: Related to measures or tools that prevent or reduce unwanted electronic messages, often in email.

Example: The antispam filter successfully blocked all junk emails from reaching my inbox.

Definition: Describing something that helps to prevent or reduce the occurrence of ulcers in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antiulcer medication to help with my stomach issues.