Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Something that can be assessed, estimated, or valued, often in terms of taxes or proportions.

Example: The property is considered ratable for tax purposes.

Definition: Describing something that is subject to being assessed for taxes or rates.

Example: The property is considered rateable, meaning it can be taxed by the local government.

Definition: A score or classification that shows how good or bad something is, often based on a set standard or criteria.

Example: The movie received a high rating from critics and audiences alike.

Definition: A specific amount of food or supplies that is given to people, especially during times of shortage or for those in the military.

Example: During the war, soldiers received a daily ration of food and water.

Definition: To divide and give out a fixed amount of something, especially food or supplies, to people or animals.

Example: During the war, the government had to ration food to ensure everyone had enough to eat.

Definition: To become untangled or come apart into smaller parts.

Example: The old sweater began to ravel after many washes.

Definition: A tangle or a mess, often referring to threads or fibers that are twisted together.

Example: The ravel of yarn made it difficult to knit the sweater.

Definition: To separate or untangle something, especially threads or fibers, or to make something more complicated.

Example: She tried to ravel the tangled yarn into a neat ball.

Definition: Very hungry or having a strong desire for something, especially food.

Example: After the long hike, I was ravenous and couldn't wait to eat.

Definition: To take back or absorb again, especially in a biological or chemical context.

Example: The body can reabsorb nutrients from the food it digests.

Definition: To take in or absorb something again after it has been released or removed.

Example: The body can reabsorb some of the nutrients from the food after digestion.

Definition: Describing something that responds quickly to changes or stimuli.

Example: The reactive nature of the chemical made it very useful in experiments.

Definition: A device or element that responds to a stimulus or introduces reactance in a circuit, often used in electronics and physics, such as a nuclear reactor.

Example: The nuclear reactor generates electricity by harnessing the energy released from nuclear reactions.

Definition: To look at and understand written or printed words, or to have a specific meaning or interpretation.

Example: The book reads like a thrilling adventure story.

Definition: An instance of looking at and understanding written or printed material.

Example: I enjoyed the novel; it was a great read.