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Exam: BEC Vantage

presswork

IPA: /ˈprɛsˌwɜrk/

KK: /prɛsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The activity or process of using a printing press to produce printed materials, or the printed materials themselves.

Example: The presswork for the new book was completed ahead of schedule.

prework

IPA: //ˈpriːwɜːrk//

KK: /priˈwɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens or is done before starting a job or task.

Example: I completed my prework tasks before the meeting.

noun

Definition: Tasks or activities completed before the main work begins, often to prepare or organize for a project or event.

Example: Before the meeting, I completed all the necessary prework to ensure everything went smoothly.

price

IPA: /praɪs/

KK: /praɪs/

noun

Definition: The amount of money or goods that is required to buy something or that is given in exchange for something else.

Example: The price of the new phone is higher than the previous model.

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or set the cost of something.

Example: The store is pricing the new collection of shoes this week.

priced

IPA: //praɪst//

KK: /praɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having a specific value or cost assigned to something.

Example: The priced items were displayed on the shelf for customers to see.

verb

Definition: To determine the amount of money that something costs.

Example: The new phone is priced at $999.

pricer

IPA: /ˈpraɪsər/

KK: /ˈpraɪsər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that determines the price of something.

Example: The pricer set the cost of the new product after careful analysis.

prioritize

IPA: /praɪˈɔːrɪtaɪz/

KK: /praɪˈɔrɪˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To arrange tasks or items based on their level of importance or urgency.

Example: It's important to prioritize your tasks to manage your time effectively.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange tasks or items in order of their importance or urgency.

Example: It's important to prioritize your tasks to meet deadlines effectively.

priority

IPA: /praɪˈɔːrɪti/

KK: /praɪˈɔrɪti/

noun

Definition: Something that is considered more important or urgent than other things and should be dealt with first.

Example: Meeting the project deadline is my top priority this week.

privatize

IPA: /ˈpraɪvətaɪz/

KK: /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something, like a business or service, from being owned or controlled by the government to being owned or controlled by private individuals or companies.

Example: The government decided to privatize the national airline to improve efficiency.

privatizing

IPA: /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpraɪvɪtaɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of transferring ownership of a business or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Example: The privatizing of the water supply led to concerns about access and affordability.

verb

Definition: To change something from being owned or controlled by the government to being owned or controlled by private individuals or companies.

Example: The government is privatizing several state-owned enterprises to improve efficiency.

proactive

IPA: /prəʊˈæktɪv/

KK: /proʊˈæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Taking action in advance to prevent problems or to prepare for future needs.

Example: Being proactive can help you avoid many issues before they arise.

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