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Exam: BEC Vantage

enlist

IPA: /ɪnˈlɪst/

KK: /ɪnˈlɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To join the military or to become involved in a particular activity or cause.

Example: Many young people choose to enlist in the army after finishing school.

transitive verb

Definition: To sign up or recruit someone for a service or organization, especially in the military.

Example: He decided to enlist in the army after finishing high school.

ensure

IPA: /ɪnˈʃʊr/

KK: /ɪnˈʃʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Example: We need to ensure that everyone arrives on time for the meeting.

ensurer

IPA: /ɪnˈʃʊrər/

KK: /ɪnˈʃʊrər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that provides insurance to protect against financial loss or risk.

Example: The ensurer offered a variety of policies to cover different types of risks.

enterprise

IPA: /ˈɛn.təpraɪz/

KK: /ˈɛn.tə.praɪz/

noun

Definition: A business or organization that is involved in commercial activities, often requiring initiative and risk.

Example: The new enterprise aims to provide innovative solutions for small businesses.

entrepreneurial

IPA: /ˌɛntrəprəˈnɜːrɪəl/

KK: /ˌɛntrəprəˈnɜrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the qualities or mindset of someone who starts and runs their own business, often characterized by innovation and risk-taking.

Example: She has an entrepreneurial spirit and is always looking for new business opportunities.

equipment

IPA: /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

KK: /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

noun

Definition: A collection of tools, machines, or other items that are used for a specific purpose or activity.

Example: The gym has all the latest equipment for weight training.

escalate

IPA: /ˈɛskəˌleɪt/

KK: /ˈɛskəˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase or become more intense, especially in a situation or conflict.

Example: The argument began to escalate into a full-blown fight.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something increase or become more intense, often in a way that is difficult to control.

Example: The company decided to escalate the marketing campaign to reach more customers.

establish

IPA: /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

KK: /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To create or set up something in a way that makes it recognized or accepted.

Example: The organization aims to establish a new community center for local residents.

establisher

IPA: /ɪˈstæblɪʃər/

KK: /ɪˈstæblɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or sets up something, such as an organization or system.

Example: The establisher of the new charity worked hard to gather support from the community.

estimate

IPA: /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

KK: /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A rough calculation or judgment about the value, size, or cost of something.

Example: The contractor provided an estimate for the renovation costs.

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate or judge the value, size, or amount of something in a rough or approximate way.

Example: We need to estimate the cost of the project before we start.

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