Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Having a form or shape that resembles a sculpture, often implying elegance or artistic design.

Example: The garden was filled with sculptured hedges that added beauty to the landscape.

Definition: Describing something that is mean or contemptible, often causing disgust or scorn.

Example: His scurvy behavior made him unpopular among his peers.

Definition: A health condition that occurs when a person does not get enough vitamin C, leading to symptoms like swollen gums, bleeding skin, and weakness.

Example: Sailors in the past often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages.

Definition: Closed tightly so that nothing can enter or escape.

Example: The letter was sealed with a wax stamp to ensure privacy.

Definition: To close something tightly or securely, often to prevent anything from entering or escaping.

Example: The letter was sealed with a wax stamp to ensure its privacy.

Definition: Used to close something tightly or securely so that nothing can get in or out.

Example: The sealing material ensured that the container was airtight.

Definition: The process of closing something tightly to prevent anything from entering or escaping.

Example: The sealing of the envelope ensured that the letter would not be opened until it reached its destination.

Definition: To close something securely, often to prevent air or liquid from entering or escaping.

Example: She is sealing the envelope before sending it.

Definition: Without any seams or interruptions, creating a smooth and continuous appearance or experience.

Example: The new software update provides a seamless user experience, making it easy to navigate.

Definition: In a smooth and continuous way without any interruptions or gaps.

Example: The new software integrates seamlessly with the existing system.

Definition: Able to be looked up or examined, especially in a way that allows for easy finding of information.

Example: The database is searchable, making it easy to find specific records.

Definition: A person who looks for something or tries to find information.

Example: The searcher spent hours looking for the missing keys.

Definition: Located away from others; private or hidden from view.

Example: They found a secluded spot in the woods to have a picnic.

Definition: Relating to something that is not the main or primary; it is of lesser importance or comes after the first in order or rank.

Example: In a secondary school, students typically learn subjects that prepare them for higher education.

Definition: A person or thing that is not primary and serves a supporting or subordinate role.

Example: In the project, she played a secondary role, assisting the main team leader.