Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: The arrangement or design of shapes, colors, or forms that create a repeated or recognizable sequence.

Example: The artist used intricate patterning to enhance the beauty of the fabric.

Definition: A slow and formal dance that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often performed by couples and accompanied by music.

Example: The couple gracefully performed a pavane at the royal ball.

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

Definition: To cover a surface with a hard material, usually for roads or paths, making it smooth and durable.

Example: They plan to pave the driveway with bricks.

Definition: A person or thing that is used by someone else to achieve their goals, often without having much power or control. In games, it refers to a low-value piece that can move in specific ways.

Example: In the game of chess, the pawn is the most numerous piece on the board.

Definition: To give something valuable to a pawnbroker as security for a loan, with the understanding that it can be reclaimed later by paying back the loan plus interest.

Example: He decided to pawn his guitar to get some quick cash.

Definition: Having a tendency to be calm and peaceful, without conflict or disturbance.

Example: The peaceable community worked together to resolve their differences peacefully.

Definition: In a way that promotes or maintains peace; without conflict or disturbance.

Example: The two countries agreed to resolve their differences peaceably.

Definition: At the highest level or maximum point, often used to describe efficiency or intensity.

Example: The team is working at peak performance during the final stages of the project.

Definition: To reach the highest point or level, often in terms of intensity or development.

Example: Sales tend to peak just before the holidays.

Definition: The highest point of something, such as a mountain or a graph, where it reaches its maximum value.

Example: We reached the peak of the mountain just before sunset.

Definition: To raise something to its highest point or level, often in terms of development or intensity.

Example: The artist aimed to peak her creativity during the final stages of the project.

Definition: A type of structure found in certain steels, made up of layers of two different materials, which helps to improve the strength and hardness of the metal.

Example: The steel's strength was enhanced by the presence of pearlite in its structure.

Definition: Related to the chest or breast area, often used to describe muscles or items worn on the chest.

Example: He exercises regularly to strengthen his pectoral muscles.

Definition: A type of muscle or organ located in the chest area, often associated with the upper body, or an ornament worn on the chest.

Example: The athlete trained hard to strengthen his pectorals for better performance in swimming.

Definition: Relating to people who walk, or something that is done on foot. It can also mean something that is ordinary or unremarkable.

Example: The city built a pedestrian bridge to make it safer for people to cross the busy street.

Definition: A person who is walking, especially in a city or town, rather than traveling in a vehicle.

Example: The city has built more sidewalks to make it safer for pedestrians.