Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Having a lot of decorative details or patterns; very fancy and elaborate in style.

Example: The ornate design of the building attracted many visitors.

Definition: A branch of dentistry that deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in orthodontia to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

Definition: Related to the branch of dentistry that deals with correcting teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.

Example: She decided to visit an orthodontic specialist to get braces for her misaligned teeth.

Definition: The branch of dentistry that focuses on fixing problems with teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices to straighten teeth.

Example: She decided to study orthodontics to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

Definition: A dental specialist who focuses on correcting teeth and jaw alignment using braces and other devices.

Example: My sister is seeing an orthodontist to get braces for her crooked teeth.

Definition: Related to the correct way of spelling words or the system of writing a language.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of orthographic skills in writing.

Definition: Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example: The orthopaedic surgeon recommended physical therapy for the patient's recovery.

Definition: Related to devices that support or correct the function of the feet or other parts of the body.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthotic insole to help with my foot pain.

Definition: A device used to support or correct the position of a body part, often used for injuries or deformities.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthotic to help with my foot pain.

Definition: To spread or cause to spread gradually through a medium, similar to how substances move through a semi-permeable membrane.

Example: The scientist observed how the dye would osmose through the water over time.

Definition: A process where a liquid moves through a barrier to balance concentrations on both sides, or a gradual way of learning or absorbing information without direct effort.

Example: She learned the language by osmosis while living in the country.