Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To experience a sudden drop in value or performance, often used in the context of stocks or investments.

Example: The company's stock tanked after the disappointing earnings report.

Definition: A large container used to hold liquids or gases, or a heavily armored vehicle used in combat.

Example: The firefighters filled the tank with water to put out the fire.

Definition: To put something into a large container for holding liquids or gases.

Example: The workers will tank the chemicals before transporting them.

Definition: In a way that is very attractive or tempting, making someone want something that is difficult to obtain.

Example: The dessert looked tantalizingly delicious, making everyone eager to try it.

Definition: A shape that gradually becomes narrower or thinner towards one end.

Example: The artist created a beautiful sculpture with a tapering design.

Definition: To gradually become thinner or narrower towards one end.

Example: The candle is tapering as it burns down.

Definition: A weight that is subtracted from the total weight to account for the weight of a container or packaging.

Example: The tare of the box was taken into account when weighing the shipment.

Definition: To find out the weight of an empty container so that it can be subtracted from the total weight of the container and its contents.

Example: Before weighing the apples, she needed to tare the scale to account for the weight of the bowl.

Definition: To lose brightness or shine, often due to exposure to air or moisture, resulting in a dull or discolored appearance.

Example: The silver necklace began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.

Definition: A change in the color or quality of a metal surface, often due to oxidation or corrosion, which can make it look dull or dirty.

Example: The silver necklace lost its shine and developed a tarnish over time.

Definition: To make something less bright or shiny, often by causing it to lose its color or shine.

Example: The rain tarnished the car's paint, making it look dull.

Definition: A piece of work or duty that someone is required to do, often within a specific time frame.

Example: Completing the project was a challenging task for the team.

Definition: To give someone a specific job or duty to do.

Example: The manager tasked her team with completing the project by Friday.

Definition: A section on a computer screen that shows open programs and allows users to switch between them by clicking.

Example: I clicked on the taskbar to open my web browser.

Definition: A person who gives others difficult or demanding jobs to do, often making them work very hard.

Example: The coach was a strict taskmaster, pushing the team to their limits during practice.

Definition: Having or showing good taste in style or appearance.

Example: The restaurant's decor is very tasteful, with elegant furniture and soft lighting.

Definition: In a way that shows good taste or judgment, especially in style or design.

Example: The room was decorated tastefully, with elegant furniture and soft colors.