Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Describing something that is perfectly vertical or straight up and down.

Example: The carpenter used a level to ensure the wall was plumb before securing it.

Definition: In a straight vertical line or directly; completely.

Example: The ball fell plumb into the hole without bouncing.

Definition: A heavy weight attached to a line, used to find the vertical direction or measure water depth.

Example: The carpenter used a plumb to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.

Definition: To measure the depth of something, especially water, or to examine something in detail.

Example: The engineer used a tool to plumb the depth of the river before construction.

Definition: Relating to a form of language that indicates more than one of something.

Example: In English, the plural form of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: A form of a word that indicates more than one person, animal, thing, or concept.

Example: In English, the plural of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: The process of changing a word from singular to plural form.

Example: The pluralization of the word 'cat' results in 'cats'.

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, we often pluralize nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, you can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

Definition: Relating to or filled with air or gas, often used in machines or tools that operate using compressed air.

Example: The mechanic used a pneumatic wrench to quickly remove the bolts from the car.

Definition: A serious illness that affects the lungs, causing inflammation and making it hard to breathe. It can be caused by infections from germs like bacteria or viruses.

Example: After catching a cold, she developed pneumonia and had to stay in the hospital for treatment.

Definition: To illegally take fish or game from a protected area, or to take something unfairly.

Example: They were caught trying to poach animals in the national park.

Definition: To cook food gently in a liquid that is just below boiling, or to take something illegally or unfairly, especially fish or game.

Example: The chef decided to poach the salmon in a white wine sauce for dinner.

Definition: A medical professional who treats problems related to the feet and lower legs.

Example: After hurting my foot, I made an appointment with a podiatrist.

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on treating and caring for the feet and their related conditions.

Example: She decided to visit a specialist in podiatry for her foot pain.

Definition: A raised platform where a speaker stands to give a speech or presentation, often used in public speaking events.

Example: The mayor stood at the podium to address the crowd during the ceremony.