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Exam: BEC Vantage

duplicate

IPA: /ˈdjuːplɪkət/

KK: /ˈduːplɪkɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is exactly the same as another or exists in two identical parts.

Example: The team played duplicate bridge, comparing their scores with another team.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become an exact copy of something.

Example: The document will duplicate if you press the button twice.

noun

Definition: A copy of something that is exactly the same as the original, often made to have an extra or backup version.

Example: I made a duplicate of the important document in case I lost the original.

transitive verb

Definition: To create an exact copy of something.

Example: The artist decided to duplicate her famous painting for the exhibition.

earn

IPA: /ɜrn/

KK: /ɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive money or a reward in exchange for work or services.

Example: She works hard to earn a living.

transitive verb

Definition: To receive something, usually money or respect, because of your work or actions.

Example: He worked hard to earn his promotion at the company.

earner

IPA: /ˈɜːrnər/

KK: /ˈɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes money or receives income from work or investments.

Example: She is a high earner in her company, earning a significant salary.

economical

IPA: /ɪˈkɒnɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˈkɒnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to saving money or using resources carefully and efficiently.

Example: Using public transportation is a more economical choice than driving a car.

economise

IPA: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use less of something, especially money or resources, in order to save or be more efficient.

Example: We need to economise on our spending this month to save for the holiday.

economize

IPA: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use resources carefully and avoid waste, especially in spending money or using materials.

Example: We need to economize on our budget this month to save for the vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To use resources carefully and avoid waste, especially in terms of money or materials.

Example: We need to economize on our spending to save for a vacation.

effectivity

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪvɪti/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability or power to produce a desired result or effect.

Example: The effectivity of the new policy was evident in the improved performance of the team.

efficiency

IPA: /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability to do something well without wasting time or resources.

Example: The new system improved the efficiency of our work processes.

employ

IPA: /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

KK: /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a job or being engaged in work.

Example: She is currently in the employ of a large corporation.

transitive verb

Definition: To hire someone for a job or to use something for a specific purpose.

Example: The company decided to employ more staff to handle the increased workload.

employe

IPA: /ɪmˈplɔɪi/

KK: /ɪmˈplɔɪi/

noun

Definition: A person who is hired to work for a company or organization in exchange for payment.

Example: The company is looking to hire a new employe to help with the project.

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