Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: The least fast; moving or happening at a low speed.

Example: The tortoise is the slowest animal in the race.

Definition: Moving or functioning slowly; lacking energy or alertness.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt sluggish and just wanted to rest.

Definition: In a way that is slow and lazy, lacking energy or movement.

Example: He moved sluggishly after staying up all night studying.

Definition: To sleep, especially in a deep or peaceful way.

Example: After a long day, I like to slumber peacefully through the night.

Definition: A state of sleep or rest, often light and peaceful.

Example: After a long day, she fell into a deep slumber.

Definition: To sleep, especially in a deep or peaceful way.

Example: After a long day, she decided to slumber on the couch for a few hours.

Definition: A person who owns or manages a small piece of land used for farming or growing crops.

Example: The smallholder grew vegetables and raised chickens on his land.

Definition: A mobile device that combines a phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and a touchscreen.

Example: I use my smartphone to check emails and browse the internet.

Definition: To talk in a casual or superficial way, often about trivial matters.

Example: She began to smatter about her weekend plans.

Definition: A small amount or a slight knowledge of something.

Example: He has only a smatter of French, enough to get by on vacation.

Definition: To have a small amount of knowledge about something, often in a superficial way.

Example: He can smatter a few words in French, but he is not fluent.

Definition: To melt or fuse, especially in the context of ores or metals.

Example: The blacksmith will smelt the iron to create tools.

Definition: A type of small fish that is found in cold waters, known for its silvery color and delicate flesh. These fish are often found in both marine and freshwater environments and are popular for eating.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh smelt from the local market.

Definition: To heat and melt ores to separate the metal from other materials.

Example: The workers will smelt the iron ore to extract pure iron.

Definition: To produce or give off smoke, often from burning something.

Example: The old car started to smoke when I tried to drive it.

Definition: A visible cloud of tiny particles that can be produced by burning materials, often seen as a gray or blue haze in the air.

Example: The smoke from the campfire filled the air with a strong scent.

Definition: To inhale and exhale the smoke of burning tobacco or other substances, often done habitually or regularly.

Example: He likes to smoke a cigar after dinner.

Definition: Relating to or designated for the act of using tobacco, often in a specific area or context.

Example: The restaurant has a separate smoking section for those who wish to smoke.