Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: More daring or courageous than someone or something else; showing a willingness to take risks or be confident.

Example: She made a bolder choice by deciding to travel alone.

Definition: A long, narrow pillow or cushion used for support, often placed under other pillows or used in furniture.

Example: She placed a bolster behind her back for extra comfort while sitting on the couch.

Definition: To support or strengthen something, often by providing additional help or resources.

Example: The new evidence will bolster her argument in the debate.

Definition: Connected or tied together in a strong way, often used to describe a relationship or obligation.

Example: They felt a bond of friendship that was unbreakable.

Definition: To create a strong connection or relationship with someone or something.

Example: The two friends bonded over their shared love of music.

Definition: A connection or agreement between people, groups, or things that creates a relationship or obligation.

Example: The bond between the mother and her child is very strong.

Definition: To connect or join two or more things together in a strong way, often creating a close relationship or attachment.

Example: The two friends bonded over their shared love of music.

Definition: Relating to knowledge gained from reading or studying written works, rather than from personal experience.

Example: She has a book understanding of the subject, but lacks practical skills.

Definition: To arrange for someone to have a seat, room, etc., at a future time.

Example: I need to book a table for dinner tonight.

Definition: A collection of written or printed pages that are bound together, usually containing stories, information, or other content.

Example: I borrowed a fascinating book from the library about ancient civilizations.

Definition: To reserve or arrange something in advance, such as tickets or accommodations.

Example: I need to book a hotel for our vacation next month.

Definition: Able to be reserved or scheduled in advance.

Example: The hotel has several bookable rooms available for the weekend.

Definition: Someone who loves reading and studying, often spending a lot of time with books.

Example: She has a bookish personality, always carrying a novel wherever she goes.

Definition: A person or business that sells books to customers, often running a bookstore.

Example: The bookseller recommended a great novel for my summer reading list.

Definition: Referring to a device or medium that can start a computer's operating system.

Example: You need a bootable USB drive to install the new software on your computer.

Definition: Relating to a process that starts or sustains itself without needing much help from outside sources.

Example: The bootstrap method allows startups to grow with limited external funding.

Definition: A strap or loop attached to a boot that helps you pull it on, or the process of starting a computer without external help.

Example: She used the bootstrap to easily pull on her new boots before heading out.

Definition: To start a computer system or program by loading the operating system or software from a storage device.

Example: He used a special command to bootstrap the server after the update.

Definition: A chemical element that is a soft, brown, nonmetal, used in various applications like glass and nuclear reactors.

Example: Boron is an essential element in the production of glass and ceramics.