Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To jump or leap high into the air, often using one's hands or a pole for support.

Example: The athlete vaulted over the high bar with ease during the competition.

Definition: A secure room or space, often underground, used for storing valuable items like money or important documents.

Example: The bank installed a new vault to keep customers' money safe.

Definition: To jump over something, often using your hands or a pole for support, or to create an arched structure.

Example: The gymnast vaulted over the high bar with great skill.

Definition: Relating to the act of leaping or jumping over something, often with great height or effort.

Example: The athlete showed impressive skills in vaulting during the gymnastics competition.

Definition: The act of creating a vaulted structure, which is an arched form used in architecture to support weight above it.

Example: The architect specialized in vaulting, designing impressive ceilings for cathedrals.

Definition: A quantity that has both size and direction, often used in mathematics and physics. It can also refer to an agent that carries genetic material between cells.

Example: In physics, we often represent forces as vectors to show their direction and magnitude.

Definition: To guide or direct something, such as a pilot or aircraft, using specific paths or coordinates.

Example: The air traffic controller will vector the plane to avoid bad weather.

Definition: A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart, or a line or pattern in materials like wood or marble.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's vein to check for any issues with blood flow.

Definition: To decorate or supply something with lines or patterns that resemble veins.

Example: The artist decided to vein the sculpture with intricate designs.

Definition: The speed at which something moves or happens.

Example: The velocity of the car increased as it went downhill.

Definition: Describing something that produces venom or is capable of causing harm through poison.

Example: The venomous snake slithered silently through the grass, ready to strike.

Definition: To allow fresh air to enter a space or to circulate air in order to improve air quality.

Example: We need to ventilate the room to get rid of the stale air.

Definition: The process of providing fresh air to a space or the system that helps circulate air, making it healthier and more comfortable.

Example: Good ventilation is important in keeping indoor air fresh and reducing humidity.

Definition: A machine that helps people breathe by providing fresh air and removing stale air, often used in hospitals for patients who cannot breathe on their own.

Example: The patient was placed on a ventilator to assist with their breathing during the surgery.

Definition: A person who takes risks or engages in new and exciting activities, often in business or exploration.

Example: The young venturer set off on a journey to discover new lands and opportunities.