Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A person in a restaurant who is responsible for selecting and serving wines, and who knows a lot about different types of wine and how they go with food.

Example: The sommelier recommended a perfect wine to pair with our dinner.

Definition: A musical piece written for one or more instruments, often including a keyboard, usually made up of three or four different sections that change in style and speed.

Example: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is one of the most famous pieces in classical music.

Definition: A woman who sings or performs music, often writing her own songs or focusing on popular styles.

Example: The songstress captivated the audience with her beautiful voice and heartfelt lyrics.

Definition: The activity or process of creating music and lyrics for songs.

Example: She is known for her exceptional songwriting skills.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from sorbic acid, often used as a preservative in food and other products.

Example: Sorbates are commonly added to food products to prevent spoilage.

Definition: Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief.

Example: She had a sorrowful expression after hearing the bad news.

Definition: Able to be arranged in a specific order or sequence.

Example: The data in the spreadsheet is sortable by date or name.

Definition: To go out on a mission, especially in a military context, often involving a brief trip or attack.

Example: The pilots prepared to sortie at dawn for their mission.

Definition: A mission or flight of a military aircraft, especially during combat, or an attack made by troops from a defensive position.

Example: The fighter jets completed their sortie successfully, returning to base after the mission.

Definition: Full of deep feelings or emotions, often conveying a sense of passion or sincerity.

Example: The singer's soulful voice moved the audience to tears.

Definition: In a way that expresses deep feelings or emotions, often related to music or art.

Example: She sang soulfully, moving everyone in the audience to tears.