Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A small section of text or graphic that appears next to a main article, often providing extra information or related news.

Example: The magazine included a sidebar with interesting facts about the topic.

Definition: A light hit or blow that happens on the side of something, often used to describe a type of collision or a casual critical comment.

Example: The car suffered damage from a sideswipe by another vehicle.

Definition: To hit something or someone on the side while moving past it.

Example: The car sideswiped the parked vehicle as it changed lanes.

Definition: To examine something carefully in order to find what is important or useful, or to separate things using a sieve.

Example: She sifted through the old letters to find the one from her grandmother.

Definition: To separate or sort something by passing it through a sieve or by careful examination.

Example: She needs to sift the flour before baking the cake.

Definition: To communicate or express something using gestures, symbols, or sign language.

Example: She can sign fluently in American Sign Language.

Definition: A symbol or object that conveys information or instructions, often used to indicate something or to advertise a place.

Example: The traffic sign warned drivers to slow down.

Definition: To write one's name on a document to show approval or agreement, or to use gestures to communicate.

Example: She decided to sign the contract after reviewing all the details.

Definition: To indicate or make something known, often by using signs or signals.

Example: The teacher used a bell to signalise the end of the class.

Definition: The act of using signals to communicate information or instructions, often in contexts like telecommunications or transportation.

Example: The signalling between the trains ensured that they could operate safely and efficiently.

Definition: To make a gesture or sound to convey information or instructions to someone.

Example: The coach was signalling the players to start the game.

Definition: To have a meaning or to represent something important.

Example: The red light signifies that you must stop.

Definition: To represent or indicate something; to have a particular meaning.

Example: The red light signifies that you must stop.

Definition: Not making any noise or sound; quiet and calm.

Example: The room was silent as everyone listened to the speaker.

Definition: A film that does not have any spoken dialogue, relying instead on visuals and music to tell the story.

Example: The classic silent film captivated audiences with its expressive acting and beautiful cinematography.

Definition: A chemical element that is a nonmetal and is found in nature, mainly in sand and rocks. It is used in making glass, ceramics, and electronic devices.

Example: Silicon is a key material in the production of computer chips.

Definition: A way of comparing two different things by saying one is like the other, often using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Example: The author used a simile to describe the sunset as being like a painting in the sky.