Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Not having a car or not using a car for transportation.

Example: Living in a carless city can encourage people to walk or use public transport.

Definition: A type of pigment that is orange-yellow to red in color, found in some plants and animal tissues, and can be changed into vitamin A in the body.

Example: Carotene is abundant in carrots, giving them their bright orange color.

Definition: Relating to a type of pigment found in plants that gives them yellow, orange, or red colors.

Example: Carotenoid pigments are important for photosynthesis in many plants.

Definition: A type of pigment that is usually yellow, orange, or red, found in many plants and some animals, and is important for photosynthesis and health.

Example: Carotenoids are responsible for the bright colors of many fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and tomatoes.

Definition: A person who builds or repairs wooden structures and furniture.

Example: The carpenter skillfully crafted a beautiful table from oak wood.

Definition: A skilled person who builds, repairs, or finishes things made of wood, like furniture or buildings.

Example: The carpenter built a beautiful wooden table for the dining room.

Definition: A person who builds or repairs wooden structures, such as furniture or buildings.

Example: The carpenter skillfully crafted a beautiful table from oak wood.

Definition: A substance derived from certain types of red seaweed, used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and other products.

Example: Carrageenin is often added to dairy products to improve texture and consistency.

Definition: A small, private space or desk in a library where a person can study or read without distractions.

Example: She found a quiet carrel in the library to finish her research paper.

Definition: The section of a road that is used by vehicles to travel.

Example: The carriageway was busy with cars and trucks during rush hour.

Definition: To cut or shape something, often with a knife, usually to create a design or serve food.

Example: He decided to carve a pumpkin for Halloween.

Definition: To cut something into a specific shape or design, often by removing parts of it; to create a form by cutting.

Example: He decided to carve a beautiful statue out of the block of wood.

Definition: A series of events or processes that happen one after another, often like a waterfall, where each step depends on the previous one.

Example: The project experienced a cascade of delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

Definition: To fall or cause something to fall in a series of stages or steps, similar to how water flows down a waterfall.

Example: The leaves cascaded down from the tree in the autumn breeze.

Definition: A book that collects important examples or records in a specific field, often used for teaching or reference.

Example: The professor assigned a casebook for the students to study various legal cases.