Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Having been stored away for future reference or preservation.

Example: The archived documents are no longer accessible to the public.

Definition: To store or save documents or data in a place where they can be kept for a long time and accessed later.

Example: The old files were archived to free up space on the server.

Definition: A person who manages and maintains a collection of historical documents and records.

Example: The archivist carefully organized the old photographs and documents for future generations to study.

Definition: A place or building where sports events, performances, or contests take place, often with seats for spectators.

Example: The concert will be held in a large arena that can hold thousands of fans.

Definition: A small colored ring or area surrounding a central part, such as the area around a nipple or the part of the eye around the pupil.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of the areola in breast anatomy.

Definition: Something that can be debated or discussed because it is not clearly right or wrong.

Example: The decision to change the policy is arguable and has sparked a lot of debate.

Definition: Having very little moisture, making it dry and unable to support much plant life.

Example: The desert is known for its arid conditions, where few plants can survive.

Definition: Related to the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Example: In school, we learned arithmetical operations such as adding and subtracting numbers.

Definition: A supporting structure or framework used in various contexts, such as art, biology, and electricity, to provide stability or protection.

Example: The artist created a detailed sculpture using an armature to support the clay.

Definition: The process of converting certain types of chemical compounds into aromatic compounds, often used in the context of refining petroleum.

Example: The aromatization of petroleum is essential for producing high-quality fuels.

Definition: To play or sing the notes of a chord one after the other instead of all at once.

Example: The pianist will arpeggiate the chords to create a flowing sound.