Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To get on top of something or to go up in position or level.

Example: She decided to mount the horse for the first time.

Definition: A support or base for something, often used to hold or display items like a microscope slide or a piece of jewelry.

Example: The scientist placed the specimen on a glass mount for examination under the microscope.

Definition: To fix something securely to a support or to climb onto something.

Example: The engineer will mount the new engine in the car tomorrow.

Definition: An object or structure that provides support or a base for something else, often used to hold or display items like pictures or jewelry.

Example: The artist chose a beautiful mounting for the painting to enhance its appearance.

Definition: To search quietly and secretly for something, often in a careful or sneaky way.

Example: He decided to mouse around the house looking for his lost keys.

Definition: A small rodent with a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long tail, often found in homes and fields. It can also refer to a device used to control a computer cursor.

Example: I saw a mouse scurrying across the kitchen floor.

Definition: Relating to or having the characteristics of a thick, slippery substance produced by the body, often found in various tissues.

Example: The doctor examined the mucous membranes in the patient's throat.

Definition: A thick, slippery substance produced by the body's mucous membranes that helps to protect and lubricate various parts of the body.

Example: When you have a cold, your body produces more mucus to help trap germs and keep your airways moist.

Definition: To behave or think in a confused way without a clear direction.

Example: He tends to muddle when he is under pressure.

Definition: A situation that is disorganized or confused, often resulting in a mess or chaos.

Example: After the party, the living room was in a complete muddle with clothes and dishes everywhere.

Definition: To confuse someone or something, making it difficult to think clearly or understand.

Example: The instructions were so complicated that they only served to muddle the students further.

Definition: In a confused or disorganized state, often making it hard to understand or think clearly.

Example: After the meeting, my thoughts were all muddled and I couldn't remember what was discussed.

Definition: To confuse or mix things up in a way that makes them unclear or difficult to understand.

Example: The instructions were so muddled that I couldn't follow them.

Definition: A person who attacks someone in order to steal from them, often in a public place.

Example: The mugger approached her in the dark alley and demanded her wallet.

Definition: Having more than one cell; made up of multiple cells.

Example: Humans are multicelled organisms, unlike bacteria which are unicellular.

Definition: Having or made up of many cells, typically referring to organisms that are composed of multiple cells rather than just one.

Example: Humans are multicellular organisms that rely on the cooperation of many different types of cells.