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Exam: BEC Higher

fleeced

IPA: /fliːst/

KK: /flist/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft, fluffy surface, similar to the texture of wool.

Example: The fleeced blanket kept me warm on the cold night.

verb

Definition: To have taken money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by tricking them.

Example: He fleeced his friends out of their savings by promising them a fake investment opportunity.

foreclosure

IPA: /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

KK: /fɔrˈkloʊʒər/

noun

Definition: The legal process in which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to make mortgage payments.

Example: The bank initiated foreclosure proceedings after the homeowner missed several payments.

forewoman

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwʊmən/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who leads a group of workers or represents a jury.

Example: The forewoman guided the team through the project with great expertise.

forint

IPA: /ˈfɔːrɪnt/

KK: /fɔːrɪnt/

noun

Definition: The forint is the official currency of Hungary, used for all financial transactions in the country.

Example: When traveling to Hungary, you will need to exchange your money for forints.

franchiser

IPA: //ˈfræn.tʃaɪ.zər//

KK: /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that gives the right to sell their products or services under their brand name.

Example: The franchiser provided all the necessary training and support to the new franchisee.

franchisor

IPA: /ˈfræn.tʃɪ.zɔːr/

KK: /ˈfrænʧɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that gives permission to others to operate a business using its brand and system.

Example: The franchisor provided all the necessary training and support to the new franchisees.

franking

IPA: /ˈfræŋkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfræŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A system or method of marking mail so that it can be sent without needing a postage stamp, often used by businesses and organizations.

Example: The company uses franking to send out its newsletters without paying for individual stamps.

verb

Definition: To mark or stamp a letter or package so that it can be sent without paying postage.

Example: She is franking the letters before sending them out.

freight

IPA: /freɪt/

KK: /freɪt/

noun

Definition: The goods that are transported by a vehicle, especially in commercial shipping or delivery.

Example: The freight arrived at the warehouse on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport goods or cargo, usually for commercial purposes.

Example: The company will freight the products to the warehouse by next week.

freightage

IPA: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The cost or charge for transporting goods, especially by ship or truck.

Example: The freightage for shipping the furniture was quite high.

fund

IPA: /fʌnd/

KK: /fʌnd/

noun

Definition: A sum of money or resources that is set aside for a specific purpose, such as saving for retirement or funding a project.

Example: The charity received a large fund to help support its programs.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide money for a specific purpose, such as a project or program.

Example: The government decided to fund the new education initiative.

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