Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: A common word that is often ignored in searches because it does not add significant meaning, like 'and', 'the', or 'is'.

Example: In natural language processing, stopwords are usually removed from text to focus on more meaningful words.

Definition: Able to be kept in a place for future use without losing quality or value.

Example: The food is packaged in a way that makes it storable for several months.

Definition: A place or method for keeping items or information so that they can be used later.

Example: We need to find a safe storage for our winter clothes.

Definition: Relating to a place where goods are sold to customers.

Example: I bought some store-bought cookies for the party.

Definition: A place where people can buy goods, such as food, clothes, or other items.

Example: I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.

Definition: To keep something in a place for future use, such as putting items in a warehouse or saving data in a computer.

Example: I need to store these files on my hard drive for later access.

Definition: A visual plan that shows a sequence of scenes or actions, often used in film or animation to organize the story before filming.

Example: The director created a storyboard to visualize the key scenes of the movie before shooting began.

Definition: To pack or store something neatly and securely in a particular place for future use.

Example: She decided to stow her luggage in the overhead compartment before the flight.

Definition: To sit or stand with the legs apart, often with one leg on each side of something.

Example: He decided to straddle the fence while discussing the controversial topic.

Definition: A position where someone sits with a leg on each side of something, or a situation where someone takes a noncommittal stance on an issue.

Example: He took a straddle on the fence, not wanting to choose a side in the debate.

Definition: To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something, or to extend over or cover both sides of something.

Example: He decided to straddle the fence while discussing the controversial topic.

Definition: Easy to understand or do; clear and simple without any confusion or hidden meanings.

Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were straightforward and easy to follow.

Definition: In a clear and direct way without any confusion or difficulty.

Example: She explained the instructions straightforwardly so everyone could understand.

Definition: Describing something that is under pressure or tension, often resulting in difficulty or discomfort. It can refer to relationships, efforts, meanings, or physical conditions that are forced or unnatural.

Example: After the argument, their friendship felt very strained and uncomfortable.

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in layers or forms a layer.

Example: The stratiform clouds covered the sky, creating a uniform gray layer.