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Exam: BEC Vantage

solicit

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪt/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ask for something or try to obtain something, often in a formal or persistent way.

Example: The organization will solicit donations to support the local community.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask for something, often in a formal or persistent way, such as help, support, or business.

Example: The charity organization will solicit donations from local businesses.

sorter

IPA: /ˈsɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈsɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A device or person that organizes items into different categories or groups.

Example: The sorter quickly arranged the papers into the correct files.

sourcing

IPA: /ˈsɔːsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɔrsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of finding and obtaining the necessary resources or materials for a business or project.

Example: The company is focusing on sourcing sustainable materials for its products.

verb

Definition: To obtain or acquire something from a particular source or supplier.

Example: The company is sourcing materials from local suppliers to reduce costs.

spadework

IPA: /ˈspeɪdˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈspeɪdˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The necessary work done before starting a project or activity, often involving research or preparation.

Example: Before we can start the construction, we need to complete the spadework.

spearhead

IPA: /ˈspɪəˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈspɪrˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that leads or initiates a movement, action, or effort.

Example: She was the spearhead of the new community project, inspiring others to join.

verb

Definition: To lead or be at the forefront of an initiative or movement.

Example: She will spearhead the new marketing campaign for the product.

specification

IPA: /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A detailed description that outlines the requirements or standards for something, often used in construction or manufacturing.

Example: The architect provided a clear specification for the new building project.

spend

IPA: /spɛnd/

KK: /spɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use up time or resources, often referring to money or effort.

Example: I like to spend my weekends relaxing at home.

transitive verb

Definition: To use money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.

Example: She decided to spend her savings on a new car.

spendable

IPA: /ˈspɛndəbl/

KK: /ˈspɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or spent, especially in terms of money or resources.

Example: The company has a spendable budget for new projects this year.

spender

IPA: /ˈspɛndər/

KK: /ˈspɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses money to buy things or pay for services.

Example: She is a careful spender who always looks for discounts before shopping.

spinoff

IPA: /ˈspɪnɒf/

KK: /ˈspɪnˌɔf/

noun

Definition: A new company or product that is created from an existing one, often based on a popular character or idea from a previous work.

Example: The television series was a spinoff of the original show, featuring a character that fans loved.

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