Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: In a way that shows kindness and forgiveness, especially when someone deserves punishment or suffering.

Example: The judge mercifully reduced the sentence for the young offender.

Definition: Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including how the body converts food into energy.

Example: Regular exercise can improve your metabolic rate, helping you burn calories more efficiently.

Definition: The set of chemical processes in living organisms that help maintain life by breaking down substances for energy and building up necessary materials.

Example: Regular exercise can boost your metabolism and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Definition: To coat or cover something with a layer of metal.

Example: The artist decided to metalise the sculpture to give it a shiny finish.

Definition: Relating to or resembling metal, often shiny or lustrous in appearance.

Example: The artist used metallic paint to give the sculpture a shiny finish.

Definition: A type of fabric that is shiny or has a metallic appearance, often made from yarn or fibers that contain metal.

Example: The dress was made of a metallic fabric that sparkled under the lights.

Definition: Describing a substance that has properties between those of metals and nonmetals, often appearing metallic in nature.

Example: Silicon is a metalloid that is widely used in electronics.

Definition: A type of element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used in semiconductors and alloys.

Example: Silicon is a common metalloid used in electronics.

Definition: Describing rocks that have been changed in structure or composition due to heat and pressure, or relating to a process of transformation.

Example: Metamorphic rocks, such as marble and schist, are formed from existing rocks that undergo significant changes.

Definition: Relating to the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, specifically the five long bones that form the front part of the foot.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a metatarsal injury.

Definition: A type of bone located in the middle part of the foot, connecting the toes to the ankle.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a fracture in one of the metatarsals.

Definition: Related to the study of weather and atmospheric conditions.

Example: The meteorologic data showed a significant change in temperature.

Definition: Related to the study of weather and atmospheric conditions.

Example: The meteorological report indicated that it would rain tomorrow.