Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To burn slowly without a flame, producing smoke; or to exist in a hidden or suppressed state, often referring to emotions like anger.

Example: The fire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.

Definition: Thick smoke that comes from a fire that is burning slowly without flames.

Example: The smolder from the campfire filled the air with a smoky scent.

Definition: To make a quick or sudden movement to grab something.

Example: He snatched at the falling book before it hit the ground.

Definition: A quick grab or grasp, often done suddenly; it can also refer to a small piece or fragment of something, like a bit of conversation.

Example: He took a snatch of the conversation as he walked by.

Definition: To quickly take something away from someone or something, often in a sudden or forceful manner.

Example: He tried to snatch the toy from the child's hands.

Definition: Not affected by alcohol or drugs; serious and calm in behavior or attitude.

Example: After a long night of partying, he decided to stay sober for a while.

Definition: To make someone or oneself not drunk or to return to a state of being clear-headed and not affected by alcohol.

Example: He decided to sober up before driving home.

Definition: The state of being free from the influence of alcohol or drugs, especially in the highest degree.

Example: After years of struggle, he finally achieved the soberest state of mind he had ever known.

Definition: In a serious or thoughtful way, without any excitement or exaggeration.

Example: He spoke soberly about the challenges ahead.

Definition: A sport played by two teams of eleven players each, where the goal is to kick a round ball into the opposing team's goal.

Example: The children played soccer in the park every Saturday.

Definition: To interact with other people in a friendly way, often in social settings.

Example: It's important to socialise with your colleagues to build good relationships at work.

Definition: A hollow space or opening designed to hold or fit another object, such as a light bulb or a joint in the body.

Example: I need to replace the light bulb in the socket.

Definition: To provide or insert something into a hollow part that holds it securely.

Example: He decided to socket the new light fixture into the ceiling.

Definition: The programs and instructions that tell a computer how to work and perform tasks.

Example: She installed new software on her computer to improve its performance.

Definition: A term that can refer to a colloidal solution, an old French coin, the fifth note in a musical scale, or the Roman god of the sun.

Example: In ancient times, people used a sol as currency for trade.