4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 10
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administrator
n. a person who controls a business, company, or organization
Everyone in the store did whatever the administrator asked them to do.
bribe
v. to illegally persuade them for a favor with money
The judge was bribed so that she would set the suspect free.
infrastructure
n. a collection of services needed to run a society or business
Power lines are important parts of a city’s infrastructure.
retail
n. the activity of selling goods to the public, often for personal use
Although cheap to make, once a t-shirt reaches retail, it costs ten times as much.
violate
v. a law, rule, or agreement means to break it
I was given a ticket because the policeman said I violated a traffic law.
affluent
adj. wealthy
People in the city are usually more affluent than people in the country.
incentive
n. what makes a person want to do something
The chance of winning a prize was an incentive to get people to play the game.
legitimate
adj. then it is acceptable according to the law
She found a legitimate plan to raise extra funds for her vacation.
rubbish
n. trash or waste
The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of rubbish.
corrupt
adj. they break the law for money or fame
The corrupt policemen didn’t arrest the man because he gave them money.
dispose
v. something means to get rid of it
He disposed of the can by throwing it into the recycle bin.
manipulate
v. to skillfully or unfairly control or affect it
The doctor manipulated the data to make it look like the cure was working.
transaction
n. an act of buying or selling something
Because the clerk was new at the job, the simple transaction took a long time.
automate
v. to have machines or computers do the work
When the bank automated, it started installing ATM machines.
headquarters
n. a building where the bosses of a company work
He took the long route to the headquarters because it was a nice day.
legislate
v. to make laws
Senators have to legislate fairly so most people will enjoy the benefits.
subsidy
n. money given by the government to companies to assist them
The official gave the company a subsidy so it could open two new factories.
audit
v. to inspect financial records from a person or business
The government usually audits companies that report lower than usual incomes.
merchandise
n. goods ready to be purchased or sold
The store added more merchandise because there were more shoppers.
revenue
n. the income made by a company
The new products really increased the business’s monthly revenue.
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