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Exam: BEC Vantage

stocktaking

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌteɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌteɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of counting and checking the items or supplies that a business has in stock.

Example: The manager scheduled a stocktaking to ensure they had enough products for the upcoming sale.

stonk

IPA: /stɒŋk/

KK: /stɔŋk/

noun

Definition: A heavy attack using large guns or artillery, often in a military context.

Example: The army launched a stonk to weaken the enemy's defenses.

verb

Definition: To unleash a strong or overwhelming attack, often in a figurative sense.

Example: The team decided to stonk their opponents with a series of powerful strategies during the game.

stoppage

IPA: /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈstɑpɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The action of stopping something or the state of being stopped, often used in the context of work or activities being paused.

Example: The workers organized a stoppage to demand better pay and conditions.

storefront

IPA: /ˈstɔːrfʌnt/

KK: /ˈstɔrfˌrʌnt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front side of a store that faces the street, often used to describe the appearance or characteristics of that area.

Example: The new café has a beautiful storefront with large windows and colorful decorations.

noun

Definition: The front part of a shop or store that faces the street, often where products are displayed to attract customers.

Example: The new bakery has a beautiful storefront with large windows.

storekeeper

IPA: /ˈstɔːrˌkiːpər/

KK: /ˈstɔrˌkipər/

noun

Definition: A person who manages a store, responsible for selling goods and keeping track of inventory.

Example: The storekeeper greeted customers as they entered the shop.

storeman

IPA: /ˈstɔːrmən/

KK: /ˈstɔrmən/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for managing and organizing supplies or goods in a storage area or warehouse.

Example: The storeman carefully checked the inventory before placing the new orders.

strategize

IPA: //ˈstrætəˌdʒaɪz//

KK: /ˈstrætəˌdʒaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make plans or develop strategies for achieving a goal or solving a problem.

Example: The team needs to strategize before the big presentation next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a plan or method for achieving a goal, especially in business or competition.

Example: The team needs to strategize effectively to win the project.

streamline

IPA: /ˈstriːmlaɪn/

KK: /ˈstrimˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A shape or line that is designed to reduce resistance when moving through a fluid, such as air or water.

Example: The car's design features a sleek streamline to improve its aerodynamics.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more efficient or effective by simplifying or organizing it better.

Example: The company decided to streamline its operations to reduce costs and improve productivity.

streamlined

IPA: //ˈstriːm.laɪnd//

KK: /ˈstrimˌlaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Designed or organized in a way that makes something more efficient or effective, often by removing unnecessary parts.

Example: The company adopted a streamlined process to improve productivity.

subagency

IPA: //sʌbˈeɪdʒənsi//

KK: /sʌbˈeɪdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: A smaller organization that is part of a larger agency and carries out specific tasks or functions.

Example: The subagency was responsible for managing local environmental projects.

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