Exam: BEC Higher

Definition: Describing something that has been officially granted a charter, often referring to organizations or vehicles that are authorized for specific purposes.

Example: The chartered bus took the students to the museum for their field trip.

Definition: To have arranged for the use of a vehicle, boat, or other means of transport, usually for a specific purpose or period.

Example: They chartered a yacht for their vacation in the Caribbean.

Definition: A person or company that hires or leases a vehicle, such as a ship or aircraft, for a specific period of time.

Example: The charterer arranged for a yacht to be available for the summer vacation.

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

Definition: A book that contains blank checks that you can fill out to take money from your bank account.

Example: I need to order a new checkbook because I have run out of checks.

Definition: A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one person's account to another person's account.

Example: I wrote a cheque to pay for the groceries.

Definition: A rule or agreement that allows a party to reclaim money or benefits that were previously given, often due to a mistake or failure to meet certain conditions.

Example: The company implemented a clawback policy to recover bonuses paid to executives who did not meet performance targets.

Definition: A place or organization where banks and other financial institutions settle their accounts and share information.

Example: The banks used the clearinghouse to settle their transactions efficiently.

Definition: A person or organization that receives services or advice from a professional or company.

Example: The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

Definition: A group of clients or customers who use the services of a business or professional.

Example: The lawyer's clientage grew significantly after the successful case.

Definition: A group of clients or customers who regularly use the services of a particular business or professional.

Example: The restaurant has a loyal clientele that visits every weekend.

Definition: To hold or embrace someone closely, often in a romantic way, or to be held together firmly.

Example: They decided to clinch after a long day at the fair.

Definition: A clinch is a tight hold or embrace, often used in sports or to describe a knot in a rope. It can also refer to a part of a nail or bolt that is secured tightly.

Example: The boxer managed to gain a clinch to avoid further punches from his opponent.

Definition: To secure or fasten something firmly, often by bending or flattening a part that sticks out, or to make a final decision or agreement.

Example: The team managed to clinch the championship title with their last victory.