Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce; also describes something that is clear, distinct, or intense.

Example: The chef used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables.

Definition: In a way that is clear, distinct, or intense; often used to describe a sudden or strong action.

Example: She spoke sharp, making her point very clear.

Definition: To play or sing at a higher pitch than intended.

Example: The musician accidentally played the note sharp during the performance.

Definition: A slender sewing needle with a very fine point or a note in music that is raised by a half step.

Example: She used a sharp to sew the fabric together.

Definition: To increase the pitch of a note by a semitone, making it sound higher.

Example: The musician decided to sharp the note to create a more vibrant sound.

Definition: Feeling very sad, broken, or defeated, often due to a difficult experience.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she felt shattered and couldn't stop crying.

Definition: To break something into many small pieces, often suddenly or violently.

Example: The glass shattered when it hit the floor.

Definition: To become deformed or to move by cutting or slicing through something.

Example: The metal will shear if too much force is applied.

Definition: A tool or device used for cutting, often resembling scissors, and usually referred to in the plural form.

Example: The gardener used a pair of shears to trim the bushes.

Definition: To cut something, especially hair or wool, using a tool like scissors or shears.

Example: The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring to collect their wool.

Definition: Feeling or showing embarrassment, often because of a mistake or fault.

Example: He gave a sheepish smile after forgetting his friend's birthday.

Definition: This word describes something that is very steep, pure, or completely without anything mixed in. It can also refer to something that is thin and transparent.

Example: The sheer cliffs rose dramatically from the valley floor.

Definition: In a way that is completely or entirely; without any limits or exceptions.

Example: The mountain rose sheer from the valley, creating a dramatic landscape.

Definition: A type of fabric that is very thin and transparent, often used in clothing or curtains.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress made of sheer fabric that flowed elegantly.

Definition: To change direction suddenly or cause something to change direction suddenly.

Example: The boat sheered off course to avoid the rocks.

Definition: To slope or incline gradually.

Example: The roof will shelve down towards the back of the house.

Definition: To put something on a shelf or to set it aside for later consideration.

Example: She decided to shelve the project until next year.

Definition: Relating to shelves or having been put on a shelf; also means something that has been postponed or delayed.

Example: The project was shelved due to budget cuts.

Definition: To place something on a shelf or to set aside for future consideration.

Example: The librarian shelved the new books in the correct order.

Definition: This word describes something that is of poor quality or made in a careless way. It is often used to talk about items that are not well made or are inferior.

Example: The shoddier products were quickly returned by customers.

Definition: An event where someone is shot with a gun, or the activity of using a gun to hit a target.

Example: The shooting at the park caused a lot of panic among the visitors.

Definition: To fire a weapon or to take a photograph.

Example: He is shooting a video for his YouTube channel.

Definition: A person who steals items from a store without paying for them.

Example: The shoplifter was caught on camera taking several expensive items.