Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Individuals & Social Dynamics

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opponent [noun]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: The team prepared strategies to counter their strongest opponent .

popularity [noun]

the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

Ex: His popularity at work increased after he led a successful project .

crew [noun]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

Ex: The crew on the plane served food and drinks to the passengers .

absence [noun]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

Ex: The absence of key personnel at the conference made it difficult to move forward with discussions .

appearance [noun]

the act of showing oneself to the public

Ex: The crowd cheered as he made his appearance on stage .

celebrity [noun]

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

Ex: He became a celebrity after his book became a best-seller .

fame [noun]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

Ex: The athlete 's fame grew with every record-breaking performance .

inspiration [noun]

a mental spark that drives unusual creativity or activity

Ex: The speaker ’s words created an inspiration that energized the audience .

only child [noun]

a person who has no siblings

Ex: Some only children long for siblings while others cherish the unique experience of being the only child .

unpopular [adjective]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

Ex: Jazz is an unpopular music genre among the younger generation .

household [noun]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party .

collector [noun]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

Ex: The museum reached out to a renowned artifact collector to procure pieces for their upcoming exhibit .

identity [noun]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

Ex: The thief used a stolen identity to access the bank account .

privacy [noun]

a state in which other people cannot watch or interrupt a person

scandal [noun]

an event or action that is considered morally or legally wrong and causes public outrage or controversy

Ex: The scandal at the university caused a loss of trust in its leadership .

obsession [noun]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email , even in the middle of the night .

impression [noun]

the way something looks or seems to others

Ex: The messy desk left an impression of disorganization .

ritual [noun]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

Ex:

routine [noun]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

Ex: The teacher started the class with her usual routine .

to support [verb]

to provide financial or material assistance

Ex: She worked multiple jobs to support her family .

personality [noun]

a person of considerable prominence

fiance [noun]

a man who is engaged to someone

Ex:

son-in-law [noun]

the husband of one's son or daughter

Ex: They welcomed their son-in-law with open arms , embracing him as part of their family from the start .

mother-in-law [noun]

someone who is the mother of a person's wife or husband

Ex: Her mother-in-law welcomed her into the family with open arms .

acquaintance [noun]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world .

fiancee [noun]

a woman who is engaged to someone

Ex:

workmate [noun]

a fellow worker

widow [noun]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

Ex: She has been a widow for five years since her husband ’s death .

flatmate [noun]

a person whom one shares a room or apartment with

Ex: Sharing chores with a flatmate can make daily tasks easier .

ancestor [noun]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

Ex: The family tree traced their ancestors back to the 1700s in Europe .

Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
Managing Amounts, Levels & Availability	Body Parts & Senses	Commerce, Money & Value	Challenges, Skills & Abilities
Community, Living & Infrastructure	Control, Responsibility or Change	Damage, Danger or Failure	Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases
Science, Education & Exploration	Creative Arts	Equipment or Objects	Hobbies, Leisure & Social Activities
Emotions & Feelings	Live Events & Performances	Personal Traits & Behaviors	Evaluations & Qualities
Food & Senses	Health & Medical	Law & Crime	Locations & Structures
Individuals & Social Dynamics	Managing & Coping with Situations	Geographical Features & Water Bodies	Natural Phenomena & Human Impact
Style & Personal Presentation	Human Impact, Resources & Sustainability	Thinking, Understanding & Information Processing	Ideas, Planning & Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communication	Relationship Dynamics & Social Conduct	Sports & Fitness	Wildlife
Technology & Computing	Time & Sequence	Media & Content	Movement & Physical Motion
Travel & Adventure	Career & Business Environment	Hiring & Employment Transitions