Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Relating to a specific administrative division in some countries, often called a prefecture.

Example: The prefectural government is responsible for local education and transportation services.

Definition: More desirable or better than something else; chosen over other options.

Example: It is preferable to arrive early for the meeting.

Definition: Something that is liked or chosen more than others.

Example: She has a preferred method for solving math problems.

Definition: A type of stock that gives shareholders certain advantages over common stockholders, such as fixed dividends and priority in asset distribution during liquidation.

Example: Investors often choose preferred shares for their stable dividends.

Definition: To like one thing more than another or to choose one thing over another.

Example: She preferred tea over coffee in the morning.

Definition: Relating to something that is placed before another thing, especially in terms of language or mathematics.

Example: In programming, a prefix operator is applied to its operand before the operand itself.

Definition: A part added to the front of a word to change its meaning or create a new word.

Example: In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is a prefix that means 'not'.

Definition: To add a word or letter at the beginning of another word to change its meaning.

Example: You can prefix the word 'un' to 'happy' to make 'unhappy'.

Definition: Describing something that has been added at the beginning or front of another word or element.

Example: The word 'unhappy' is prefixed with 'un' to indicate the opposite meaning.

Definition: To add something at the beginning of another thing, often to change its meaning or function.

Example: The teacher prefixed the student's name to the list of participants.

Definition: Relating to the preparations or checks that are done before a flight takes place.

Example: The preflight checklist ensures that all systems are functioning properly before takeoff.

Definition: A check or inspection that is done before a flight to ensure that everything is in order and safe for flying.

Example: The pilot completed a thorough preflight before taking off.

Definition: To check an aircraft to ensure it is safe and ready for flying before takeoff.

Example: The pilot must preflight the plane to ensure everything is functioning properly.

Definition: Set up in a specific format before use, often to ensure consistency or ease of reading.

Example: The document was preformatted to fit the standard layout required by the company.

Definition: The action of setting up software or hardware before it is needed or before it is used.

Example: The preinstallation of the software saved us a lot of time during the setup process.

Definition: Describing a culture or society that does not have a system of writing or has not yet developed the ability to write.

Example: Many preliterate societies rely on oral traditions to pass down their history and knowledge.

Definition: A person who is part of a culture that does not use writing or written language.

Example: In some preliterate societies, stories are passed down orally from generation to generation.

Definition: Referring to software that is already installed on a computer before it is sold or used.

Example: The new laptop comes with preloaded software that makes it ready to use right away.