Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: Moving around or being passed from one person or place to another.

Example: The circulating library allows members to borrow books for a limited time.

Definition: To move or flow continuously through a system or area, often in a circular path.

Example: The air is circulating in the room, making it feel cooler.

Definition: Related to the movement of blood through the body or the system that carries blood and other fluids.

Example: The circulatory system is essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.

Definition: The distance around the edge of a circle or the outer boundary of a shape.

Example: To find the circumference of a circle, you can use the formula 2πr, where r is the radius.

Definition: A situation or condition that affects an event or action, often influencing what happens next.

Example: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed.

Definition: To put someone or something in a specific situation or set of conditions.

Example: The teacher decided to circumstance the students in a way that encouraged teamwork.

Definition: Describing a society or person that is well-organized, cultured, and behaves in a polite and respectful manner.

Example: In a civilised society, people treat each other with kindness and respect.

Definition: To make someone or something more cultured, refined, or orderly, often by introducing education or social norms.

Example: The organization aims to civilise communities by providing education and resources.

Definition: Covered or dressed in a particular material or clothing.

Example: The knight was clad in shining armor during the battle.

Definition: A type of material that has a layer or covering, often used in coins or other objects to enhance appearance or durability.

Example: The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring made of clad metal.

Definition: To cover something with a layer of material for protection or insulation.

Example: The workers clad the building in a new layer of insulation to improve energy efficiency.

Definition: A diagram that looks like a tree and shows how different species are related to each other based on their evolutionary history.

Example: The scientist used a cladogram to explain the evolutionary relationships between the different species.

Definition: A statement or demand that something is true or that someone has a right to something.

Example: She made a claim for compensation after the accident.

Definition: To say that something is true, often without proof; to take something for oneself, especially in a forceful way.

Example: She decided to claim her prize after winning the contest.

Definition: Able to be claimed or taken as one's own.

Example: The rewards from the program are claimable after completing the required tasks.

Definition: A loud and persistent noise or outcry, often made by a group of people.

Example: The clamouring of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

Definition: To make a loud and persistent noise or demand, often in a way that is difficult to ignore.

Example: The children were clamouring for ice cream after dinner.