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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Concepts & Processes

Learn PET vocabulary for concepts and processes, including stages, changes, causes, results, methods, development, and ways of describing how things happen.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
admiration

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: She looked at the artwork with great admiration, appreciating the artist's skill and creativity. 
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announcement

a public or official statement giving information about something

Ex: The company made an announcement about its new office. 
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attraction

a place, activity, or event that people visit or experience because it is interesting or enjoyable

Ex: The castle is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. 
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celebration

a special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

Ex: The family held a celebration for Emma's graduation. 
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completion

the final step or last effort needed to successfully finish a particular activity or project

Ex: The completion of the project took longer than expected. 
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confirmation

a written or spoken statement that proves the truth of something

Ex: The email included a confirmation of the appointment time and date. 
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connection

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

Ex: She felt an instant connection with the new colleague who shared her passion for photography. 
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creation
creation
[noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: The artist's creation was admired by everyone. 
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development

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The development of new technologies has transformed modern life. 
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discussion

an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion

Ex: The book club meeting ended with a lively discussion about the novel. 
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enjoyment
enjoyment
[noun]

the feeling of pleasure that someone experiences from an activity, a thing or a situation

Ex: He found great enjoyment in playing the piano every evening. 
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entertainment

activities, performances, films, shows, or other things provided for people's enjoyment

Ex: The hotel offers live entertainment every evening. 
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examination

a formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field

Ex: The students were nervous before their final examination in mathematics. 
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exploration

the activity of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar place in order to learn about it or make discoveries

Ex: Space exploration has greatly expanded our knowledge of the solar system. 
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improvement

the action or process of making something better

Ex: The city has seen significant improvement in air quality over the past year. 
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invention
invention
[noun]

something new, especially a device, method, or process, that has been created or developed

Ex: The telephone was an invention that transformed long-distance communication. 
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invitation

a spoken or written request asking someone to attend an event, go somewhere, or take part in something

Ex: Emma received an invitation to her cousin's wedding. 
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movement
movement
[noun]

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

Ex: He notices the subtle movement of her hand. 
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prevention

the act or process of stopping something harmful, unwanted, or dangerous from happening

Ex: Crime prevention is a major priority for the city. 
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protection

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

Ex: The sunscreen provides protection from harmful UV rays during sun exposure. 
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relaxation

a state of physical or mental calm in which tension and stress are reduced

Ex: Emma listens to quiet music for relaxation after work. 
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replacement

an thing that takes the place of another when it is broken, lost, or no longer available

Ex: The broken chair was swapped out for a new replacement. 
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reservation

an arrangement made in advance to have a room, seat, table, or other service kept for someone

Ex: Emma made a reservation at the restaurant for eight o'clock. 
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translation

a text or piece of speech rendered from one language into another

Ex: Emma compared two English translations of the novel. 
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