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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

cambist

IPA: //ˈkæm.bɪst//

KK: /ˈkæmbɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who exchanges money or deals with currency, often in banking or finance.

Example: The cambist helped me convert my dollars into euros for my trip.

campaign

IPA: /kæmˈpeɪn/

KK: /kæmˈpeɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in a planned series of activities aimed at achieving a specific goal, often related to politics or social issues.

Example: She campaigned for better education policies in her community.

noun

Definition: A series of organized activities or actions aimed at achieving a specific goal, often related to politics, marketing, or military operations.

Example: The organization launched a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

candidature

IPA: /ˈkændɪˌtʃʊr/

KK: /ˈkændɪˌtʃʊr/

noun

Definition: The state of being a candidate for a position or role, especially in an election or selection process.

Example: Her candidature for the position of president was announced last week.

cannibalize

IPA: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in the act of eating the flesh of one's own species.

Example: In some cultures, people may cannibalize as part of a ritual.

transitive verb

Definition: To take parts or resources from one thing to use for another, often in a way that harms the original item.

Example: The company had to cannibalize some of its older products to support the new line.

canvass

IPA: /ˈkæn.vəs/

KK: /ˈkæn.vəs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To seek opinions or votes from people, often by going door to door or asking questions.

Example: The volunteers will canvass the neighborhood to gather support for the candidate.

noun

Definition: A process of asking people for their opinions or votes, often used in elections or surveys.

Example: The team went door to door to conduct a canvass for the upcoming election.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask people for their opinions or votes, often in a systematic way, or to examine something in detail.

Example: The campaign team will canvass the neighborhood to gather support for their candidate.

capitalise

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To take advantage of a situation or opportunity, or to convert something into money or resources.

Example: She decided to capitalise on her skills by starting her own business.

careerism

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of trying to advance in one's job or profession, often in a way that may not be honest or ethical.

Example: Her careerism led her to make choices that compromised her values.

careerist

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪst/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who is very focused on their job and advancing in their profession, often prioritizing work over other aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

noun

Definition: A person who focuses on getting ahead in their job or profession, often prioritizing work over other important aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

carryback

IPA: /ˈkæriˌbæk/

KK: /ˈkɛriˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A tax loss or credit that can be used to reduce the amount of income or taxes from a previous year.

Example: The company was able to use a carryback to reduce its tax liability from last year.

cartel

IPA: /kɑːˈtɛl/

KK: /kɑrˈtɛl/

noun

Definition: A group of businesses or organizations that work together to control the production, pricing, and marketing of goods, often to limit competition.

Example: The cartel was accused of fixing prices to increase their profits.

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