Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Relating to the prevention or treatment of viral infections by stopping the growth or reproduction of viruses.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication to help treat the patient's illness.

Definition: A type of software that helps to find and remove harmful programs from computers.

Example: I installed an antivirus on my computer to protect it from viruses.

Definition: A word that has a meaning that is opposite to another word.

Example: The word 'hot' is an antonym of 'cold'.

Definition: A condition characterized by temporary cessation of breathing during sleep.

Example: Many people with sleep apnoea experience loud snoring and frequent awakenings during the night.

Definition: Showing that you are sorry for something you did or said, often by expressing regret or making excuses.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he gave an apologetic smile and said he was sorry.

Definition: A formal statement or explanation that defends or expresses regret for something.

Example: His apologetic was well-received by the audience, as it addressed their concerns directly.

Definition: In a way that shows you are sorry for something you have done or said.

Example: She spoke apologetically after realizing her mistake.

Definition: To say that you are sorry for something you did or for a mistake you made.

Example: I need to apologise for being late to the meeting.

Definition: To express regret for something you have done wrong or for a mistake you made.

Example: I want to apologize for being late to the meeting.

Definition: A statement in which someone expresses regret for something they have done wrong or for a mistake they made.

Example: She offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

Definition: A punctuation mark used to show that letters have been left out of a word, to indicate possession, or to form plurals of letters and numbers.

Example: In the word "it's", the apostrophe shows that the letters 'i' and 's' have been omitted.