Exam: BEC Vantage

Definition: Exaggerated or excessive praise, often used to promote something or someone.

Example: The advertisement was filled with puffery, making the product seem much better than it actually was.

Definition: The act of moving something back or withdrawing, often used in a military context to describe the organized retreat of troops.

Example: The general ordered a pullback of the troops to a safer location.

Definition: Able to be bought or obtained through payment.

Example: The new video game is purchasable online.

Definition: The act of buying something or the item that has been bought.

Example: The purchase of the new car was a big decision for her.

Definition: To obtain something by paying money for it; to buy.

Example: I decided to purchase a new laptop for my studies.

Definition: A person who buys something, especially in a business context.

Example: The purchaser signed the contract to buy the new equipment.

Definition: To provide or supply something, especially food or goods, to others.

Example: The company purveys fresh produce to local restaurants.

Definition: A reaction or response against something, often in the form of resistance or opposition.

Example: The company faced significant pushback from employees regarding the new policy.

Definition: The quality of being overly aggressive or forceful in trying to get what one wants.

Example: Her pushiness made it difficult for others to express their opinions during the meeting.

Definition: Happening or published every three months.

Example: The company releases its financial report on a quarterly basis.

Definition: Occurring every three months or four times a year.

Example: The company holds quarterly meetings to discuss progress and plans.

Definition: A publication or report that is released four times a year, typically every three months.

Example: The company released its quarterly report to update investors on its financial performance.

Definition: To become faster or more lively; to start to grow or develop, especially in a way that is noticeable.

Example: As spring arrives, the flowers begin to quicken and bloom.

Definition: To make something happen faster or to increase its speed or intensity.

Example: The new policies aim to quicken the process of getting permits.