Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A person who makes improvements or repairs to a building or structure, often to restore it to a better condition.

Example: The renovator transformed the old house into a beautiful home.

Definition: The ability of a property or investment to generate profit or income after covering its costs.

Example: The rentability of the apartment made it a great investment for the owner.

Definition: To happen again after a previous occurrence.

Example: The same problem may reoccur if we don't fix it properly.

Definition: A second or later surgical procedure performed on a patient after an initial operation.

Example: The doctor explained that a reoperation might be necessary if the first surgery did not fully resolve the issue.

Definition: To change the direction or focus of something again after it has been changed or confused.

Example: After the meeting, we need to reorientate our strategy to better meet the new goals.

Definition: Something that can be fixed or restored to a good condition.

Example: The broken chair is repairable, so we can fix it instead of buying a new one.

Definition: Capable of being done or performed again, often yielding the same results each time.

Example: The experiment was designed to be repeatable so that other scientists could verify the results.

Definition: The quality or ability of something to keep away or resist another thing.

Example: The repellency of the material makes it ideal for outdoor clothing.

Definition: This word describes something that can drive away or create a strong dislike in others. It can also refer to materials that resist certain substances, like water.

Example: The repellent smell of the garbage made everyone avoid the area.

Definition: A substance that keeps away insects or makes surfaces resistant to something.

Example: I applied a repellent to keep the mosquitoes away during our camping trip.

Definition: To express something in a different way, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: She decided to rephrase her question to make it more understandable.