Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To move or flow continuously in a steady manner, often in large numbers or amounts.

Example: The crowd began to stream into the stadium as the concert started.

Definition: A small flow of water that moves along a channel, like a brook or river, or a continuous flow of something, such as light or information.

Example: The children played by the stream in the park.

Definition: To transmit data or information continuously, especially over the Internet, or to release a substance in a steady flow.

Example: We can stream movies online without downloading them first.

Definition: To become more powerful or more effective.

Example: The team worked hard to strengthen their skills before the competition.

Definition: To make something stronger or more powerful.

Example: The coach worked hard to strengthen the team's skills before the big game.

Definition: More demanding or severe in rules or standards than something else.

Example: The new rules are stricter than the old ones.

Definition: Something that catches your attention because it is very noticeable or impressive.

Example: The painting had a striking use of color that drew everyone in.

Definition: Relating to musical instruments, especially in terms of their sound or construction.

Example: The string section of the orchestra played beautifully during the concert.

Definition: To extend or develop in a line or series, or to take on a string-like shape.

Example: The lights strung across the street created a festive atmosphere.

Definition: A thin piece of material, often made of fiber, used for tying or connecting things together.

Example: She used a piece of string to tie the package securely.

Definition: To attach or fasten something using a thin piece of material, often used for tying or hanging objects.

Example: She decided to string the lights around the tree for the party.

Definition: A person who writes news stories for a publication, often on a freelance basis, or a horizontal piece of wood used in construction to support other structures.

Example: The stringer provided an insightful report on the local events for the newspaper.

Definition: The supportive tissue or framework of an organ or structure, which is different from the functional tissues that perform specific tasks.

Example: The stroma of the kidney provides support to the functional cells that filter blood.

Definition: Having a lot of power, force, or strength; able to withstand pressure or difficult conditions.

Example: She is a strong athlete who trains every day.

Definition: In a way that shows great power, force, or intensity.

Example: She argued strongly for her point of view during the debate.

Definition: Having great physical power or strength; the most powerful or forceful.

Example: She is the strongest athlete on the team.

Definition: Affected or closed due to a labor strike, where workers stop working to protest or demand changes.

Example: The factory was struck, leaving many workers without jobs for the time being.

Definition: To hit or come into contact with something forcefully.

Example: He struck the ball with great power during the game.