Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

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Definition: To become crushed or flattened, often due to pressure or impact.

Example: The fruit will squash if you press it too hard.

Definition: A type of vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, often with a soft, edible fruit and a hard outer skin. It can also refer to a game played in a walled court with rackets and a rubber ball.

Example: We made a delicious soup with the fresh squash from the garden.

Definition: To crush or flatten something by applying pressure, often resulting in a soft or pulpy mass.

Example: She decided to squash the bug with her shoe.

Definition: To make something steady or secure, preventing it from changing or falling.

Example: The engineer worked to stabilise the structure after the earthquake.

Definition: A device or substance that helps to maintain stability or balance in a system or object.

Example: The stabiliser on the boat helped it stay upright in rough waters.

Definition: To become steady and not change or move suddenly.

Example: The economy began to stabilize after the recession.

Definition: To make something steady or firm so that it does not change or move easily.

Example: The engineer worked to stabilize the structure after the earthquake.

Definition: Describing a style of playing or singing where notes are played or sung in a short and detached manner, creating a sharp and distinct sound.

Example: The musician played the piece with a staccato style, making each note sound crisp and separate.

Definition: A style of playing or singing where each note is sharply separated from the others, creating a distinct and short sound.

Example: The musician played the piece with a staccato rhythm, making each note stand out.

Definition: To arrange things in a pile or a stack.

Example: The books began to stack up on the table.

Definition: A pile of things stacked on top of each other, often in a neat or organized way.

Example: The children built a stack of blocks in the living room.

Definition: To arrange items in a pile or stack, often in a neat or organized way.

Example: She decided to stack the books on the shelf by size.

Definition: Intended to represent a type or stereotype.

Example: The stage performance was a perfect representation of classic theater.

Definition: To be suitable for a performance or presentation, especially in a theater setting.

Example: The play will stage in the local theater next month.

Definition: A raised area or platform where performances or presentations take place, or a specific level in a process or development.

Example: The actors performed on the stage in front of a large audience.

Definition: To organize or arrange an event, performance, or situation, often for presentation or display.

Example: The director decided to stage the play in a large theater to reach more audience.

Definition: The skill and techniques used in theater to create performances, including lighting, set design, and sound.

Example: The students learned about stagecraft in their theater class, focusing on how to design sets and manage lighting.

Definition: Designed or arranged for performance in a theater or similar setting, often involving careful planning and preparation.

Example: The staged production of the play received rave reviews from the audience.

Definition: To arrange or present something in a particular way, often for a performance or event.

Example: The play was staged beautifully in the old theater.

Definition: Having a pattern that alternates or overlaps in a noticeable way.

Example: The stagger design of the tiles created a unique visual effect in the room.

Definition: To move in an unsteady way, as if about to fall, often because of being weak or drunk.

Example: After the long hike, he began to stagger down the hill.

Definition: A type of movement that is unsteady or swaying, often seen when someone is having trouble walking straight.

Example: The horse showed signs of stagger after falling ill.

Definition: To make someone unsteady or unable to walk straight, often because of a blow or strong emotion.

Example: The unexpected news staggered her, leaving her momentarily speechless.