Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A group of people who are trained to enforce laws, keep the peace, and ensure safety in a community.

Example: The police arrived quickly to handle the situation.

Definition: To control or maintain order in a place, often by enforcing laws or rules, similar to the work done by law enforcement agencies.

Example: The officers were called to police the event and ensure everyone's safety.

Definition: A serious infectious disease that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis, especially in children.

Example: Vaccination has greatly reduced the incidence of polio around the world.

Definition: To become smooth or shiny by rubbing or polishing.

Example: The surface of the table will polish to a beautiful shine.

Definition: A substance used to make something smooth or shiny, or the quality of being refined and elegant.

Example: She applied a coat of polish to her shoes to make them shine.

Definition: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it or using a special substance.

Example: She used a cloth to polish the silverware until it gleamed.

Definition: Smooth and shiny, often as a result of being rubbed or treated; also refers to being refined or cultured in behavior or presentation.

Example: Her polished speech impressed everyone at the conference.

Definition: The quality of being respectful and considerate in behavior and speech towards others.

Example: Her politeness made a great impression on the guests at the dinner party.

Definition: The most courteous or respectful in behavior or manner.

Example: She was the politest person at the party, always saying please and thank you.

Definition: To move pollen from one part of a flower to another, allowing it to produce seeds.

Example: Bees help to pollinate flowers, which is essential for fruit production.

Definition: An agent, often an insect, that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

Example: Bees are important pollinators that help many plants grow and produce fruit.

Definition: A medical condition caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, often resulting in symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.

Example: Many people suffer from pollinosis during the spring when pollen levels are high.

Definition: A substance that makes the environment dirty or harmful, especially by contaminating air, water, or soil.

Example: The factory was fined for releasing a dangerous pollutant into the river.