Exam: BEC Preliminary

Definition: A person whose job is to manage and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and preparing reports related to finances and taxes.

Example: The accountant prepared the annual financial statements for the company.

Definition: An amount of money or something else that is given regularly, often for a specific purpose, or a consideration made for certain situations.

Example: She receives a monthly allowance from her parents to cover her expenses.

Definition: To give or provide something in a specific amount or limit, often as part of a plan or agreement.

Example: She receives a monthly allowance from her parents to cover her expenses.

Definition: Relating to something that accompanies or is present with another thing, often in a supportive or service role.

Example: The attendant services at the event made it more enjoyable for everyone.

Definition: A person who helps or serves others, often in a specific role or job, such as waiting on customers or assisting someone.

Example: The attendant at the gas station filled up my car with fuel.

Definition: To negotiate or discuss the terms of a deal or agreement, often to reach a favorable outcome.

Example: They decided to bargain over the price of the car before making a purchase.

Definition: A deal or agreement made between two or more parties, usually about the price of something being sold or exchanged.

Example: I found a great bargain on a new jacket at the store.

Definition: To negotiate the terms of a deal or agreement, often to reach a more favorable price or condition.

Example: She bargained with the seller to get a better price for the dress.

Definition: A person who serves drinks at a bar, usually alcoholic beverages, and may also manage the bar.

Example: The barkeeper mixed a special cocktail for the guests.

Definition: A man whose job is to serve drinks at a bar.

Example: The barman prepared a special cocktail for the guests.

Definition: To touch beaks together, usually as a form of greeting or affection among birds.

Example: The two birds bill as a sign of their bond.

Definition: A document that shows how much money you owe for goods or services, or a proposal for a new law that is presented to a government for approval.

Example: I received the bill for my electricity usage this month.

Definition: To present a statement of costs or charges to someone, often for payment.

Example: The restaurant will bill you for your meal at the end of your visit.

Definition: To produce a sound similar to a whirring or buzzing noise.

Example: The toy car began to birr as it sped across the floor.

Definition: A unit of currency used in Ethiopia.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for birr at the airport.

Definition: A person who works in a restaurant, helping by cleaning tables, taking away dirty dishes, and assisting waiters or waitresses.

Example: The busboy quickly cleared the table after the customers finished their meal.

Definition: To obtain something by paying for it.

Example: I want to buy a new phone.

Definition: An act of purchasing something or a transaction where something is bought.

Example: The new phone was a great buy because it was on sale.

Definition: To obtain something by giving money or something of value in return.

Example: I want to buy a new phone this weekend.