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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Damage, Danger or Failure

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to shoot
[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The soldier shot from the crouch position , hitting the target .
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threat
[noun]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .
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to break
[Verb]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

Ex: The computer screen suddenly broke, and I could n't see anything .
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(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .
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break
[noun]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

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scar
[noun]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .
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to sprain
[Verb]

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

Ex: He sprains his leg easily because of his weak joints .
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crack
[noun]

a narrow opening or split, often caused by damage or pressure

Ex: He slipped a note through the crack in the locker .
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to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .
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to injure
[Verb]

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

Ex: The horse kicked and injured the farmer .
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the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .
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to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: The smoke from the fire pollutes the atmosphere , reducing air quality .
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to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .
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violent
[Adjective]

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

Ex: The ship was caught in violent waves that tossed it from side to side .
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to sting
[Verb]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .
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