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Exam: BEC Higher

croupier

IPA: //ˈkruːpiər//

KK: /ˈkruːpiːər/

noun

Definition: A person who works at a casino and is responsible for managing the gaming tables, collecting bets, and paying out winnings.

Example: The croupier dealt the cards and announced the start of the game.

currency

IPA: /ˈkʌrənsi/

KK: /ˈkɜrənsi/

noun

Definition: A system of money that is used in a particular country or region for buying and selling goods and services.

Example: The currency in Japan is the yen.

custodial

IPA: /kəˈstoʊdiəl/

KK: /kʌˈstoʊdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the care, supervision, or guardianship of someone or something, often in the context of children or maintenance duties.

Example: The custodial staff ensures that the school is clean and safe for the students.

customshouse

IPA: /ˈkʌstəmzˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈkʌstəmzˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A building where customs duties are collected and where goods are inspected when they enter or leave a country.

Example: The customs house was busy with officials checking the imported goods.

deadweight

IPA: /ˈdɛdˌweɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌweɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describes a type of shot in billiards or pool that is played with precise speed to position the balls accurately, often just touching a cushion or very close to another ball.

Example: He made a deadweight shot that left the balls perfectly positioned for the next play.

noun

Definition: A weight that is considered useless or burdensome, often referring to the maximum weight a ship can carry when fully loaded.

Example: The ship's deadweight was calculated to ensure it could safely transport the cargo.

debit

IPA: /ˈdɛbɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛbɪt/

noun

Definition: An entry in accounting that represents money owed or a reduction in assets, typically recorded on the left side of an account.

Example: The debit for the purchase was recorded in the company's financial statements.

transitive verb

Definition: To take money from a bank account or to record a sum on the left side of an account in bookkeeping.

Example: The bank debited my account for the monthly service fee.

debriefing

IPA: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of questioning someone after an event to gather information about what happened.

Example: After the mission, the team went through a debriefing to discuss their experiences and findings.

debt

IPA: /dɛt/

KK: /dɛt/

noun

Definition: An amount of money or something else that is owed to someone else, usually because it was borrowed.

Example: He is trying to pay off his debt before the end of the year.

debtor

IPA: /ˈdɛb.tər/

KK: /ˈdɛb.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that owes money to another person or organization.

Example: The debtor promised to repay the loan by the end of the year.

deductible

IPA: /dɪˈdʌktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈdʌktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be subtracted or taken away, often referring to amounts that can be deducted from taxes or expenses.

Example: Many medical expenses are deductible on your tax return.

noun

Definition: An amount that must be paid by the insured before an insurance company will pay a claim, or an expense that can be subtracted from taxable income.

Example: The deductible on my health insurance plan is $500, meaning I have to pay that amount before my insurance starts covering costs.

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