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 was trained to accurately shoot under various combat conditions .
threat [noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: The police quickly responded to the bomb threat called in at the downtown office building .
to break [verb]

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

Ex: Sorry , the printer has broken , so we ca n't print the documents right now .

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The printer suddenly broke down , causing a delay in printing documents .
break [noun]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

Ex: Doctors treated the break with a cast .
scar [noun]

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

Ex: Common causes of scars include cuts , burns , surgical incisions , acne , and injuries .

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

Ex: He accidentally sprained his knee while running .
crack [noun]

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

Ex: The crack in the glass made it unsafe to use .

to physically harm something

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric .

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

Ex: He injured his knee while playing soccer .

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

Ex: The demolition crew 's destruction of the old building made way for new development .

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .
violent [adjective]

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

Ex: The car crash was so violent that both vehicles were completely wrecked .
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: The wasp stung the child when it felt cornered .