Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Flat or level without any bumps or curves.

Example: The table has a plane surface that is perfect for writing.

Definition: To soar or glide through the air, often used in the context of flying or traveling by aircraft.

Example: The bird began to plane gracefully above the trees.

Definition: A flat surface or a tool used to make surfaces smooth; it can also refer to an aircraft that flies in the sky.

Example: The plane flew high above the clouds.

Definition: To make a surface smooth or even by removing thin layers of material, often using a tool called a plane.

Example: He used a plane to smooth the wooden surface before painting it.

Definition: A flat map that shows the stars and constellations in the sky, often used in astronomy to help identify celestial objects at a specific time and location.

Example: The astronomer used a planisphere to locate the constellations visible that night.

Definition: Something that has been arranged or organized in advance according to a specific plan.

Example: The planned event was a great success, attracting many attendees.

Definition: To have made a decision about something in advance, often involving a detailed arrangement or preparation.

Example: We planned a surprise party for her birthday.

Definition: A clear, yellowish fluid found in blood, lymph, or other bodily fluids that carries cells and nutrients. It can also refer to a state of matter made up of charged particles, such as ions and electrons.

Example: The doctor explained that the plasma in blood helps transport nutrients and waste.

Definition: The process where the protoplasm of a cell shrinks away from its cell wall due to loss of water, often occurring in plant cells when they lose water through osmosis.

Example: During the experiment, we observed plasmolysis in the plant cells when they were placed in a salt solution.

Definition: A person who applies plaster to walls and ceilings as part of construction or repair work.

Example: The plasterer finished smoothing the walls before the paint was applied.

Definition: A type of organelle found in plant cells and some other organisms that is involved in processes like food synthesis and storage.

Example: Chloroplasts are a type of plastid that help plants convert sunlight into energy.

Definition: A term used to describe something that is of the highest quality or rank, often associated with awards or achievements, such as music sales.

Example: The artist received a platinum certification for selling over a million copies of their album.

Definition: A valuable, silver-white metal that is resistant to corrosion and is used in jewelry, electronics, and various industrial applications.

Example: She received a platinum ring for her anniversary.

Definition: In a way that does not involve physical intimacy or romantic feelings, often referring to a close friendship.

Example: They have been friends platonically for years, sharing their thoughts and experiences without any romantic interest.

Definition: Something that seems reasonable or likely to be true; it appears believable or acceptable.

Example: Her explanation for being late was plausible, so I believed her.