[ { "word": "afloat", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. having enough money to pay what you owe", "example": "Somehow we kept the ship afloat\n(keep (somebody/something) afloat/stay afloat)\nThe Treasury borrowed £40 billion, just to stay afloat\n(keep (somebody/something) afloat/stay afloat)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/afloat.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "afloat", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 0 }, { "word": "bond", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] connection", "example": "the United States’ special bond with Britain.\nthe emotional bond between mother and child.\nIn each methane molecule there are four CH bonds.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/bond.png", "audio_tts_text": "bond", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 1 }, { "word": "boon", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable usually singular] a benefit; advantage", "example": "The bus service is a real boon to people in the village.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/boon.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "boon", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 2 }, { "word": "branch", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. local office of a larger company", "example": "She now works in our Denver branch.\na branch office in Boston", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/branch.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "branch", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 3 }, { "word": "brand", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] company name for a product", "example": "products which lack a strong brand image", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/brand.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "brand", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 4 }, { "word": "burgeoning", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. growing", "example": "the burgeoning market for digital cameras.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/burgeoning.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "burgeoning", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 5 }, { "word": "Catch up", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to reach someone or something that is ahead", "example": "You go on ahead\nI’ll catch you up in a minute.\nYou go on ahead\nI’ll catch you up in a minute.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Catch up.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "Catch up", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 6 }, { "word": "characteristic", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable usually plural] a feature or a quality", "example": "a baby discovering the physical characteristics of objects", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/characteristics.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "characteristic", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 7 }, { "word": "coincide", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v.[intransitive] to happen at the same time", "example": "His entry to the party coincided with his marriage.\nThe show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book\n(planned/timed/arranged to coincide)\nThe show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/coincide.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "coincide", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 8 }, { "word": "compete", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to do as well as or better than others", "example": "The stores have to compete for customers in the Christmas season.\nThe company must be able to compete in the international marketplace.\nThey found themselves competing with/againstforeign companies for a share of the market.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/compete.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "compete", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 9 }, { "word": "confront", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to face a difficulty", "example": "Troops were confronted by an angry mob.\nWe try to help people confront their problems.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/confront.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "confront", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 10 }, { "word": "conglomerate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a large company that owns smaller companies", "example": "an international conglomerate", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/conglomerate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "conglomerate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 11 }, { "word": "consistently", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. regularly; always", "example": "consistently high performance", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/consistently.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "consistently", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 12 }, { "word": "controversy", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable, uncountable] a lot of disagreement affecting many people", "example": "The judges’ decision provoked controversy.\na political controversy", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/controversy.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "controversy", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 13 }, { "word": "convince", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to get somebody to do or believe something", "example": "I’ve been trying to convince Jean to come with me.\nThe officials were eager to convince us of the safety of the nuclear reactors.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/convince.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "convince", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 14 }, { "word": "decisive", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. important; affecting a decision", "example": "a talent for quick decisive action.\nThe answer was a decisive no.\na decisive leader.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/decisive (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "decisive", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 15 }, { "word": "edge", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[singular, uncountable] an advantage", "example": "The next version of the software will have the edge over its competitors.\nCompanies are employing more research teams to get an edge.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/edge.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "edge", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 16 }, { "word": "endorsement", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable, uncountable] public support for something", "example": "celebrity endorsements.\nthe official endorsement of his candidacy.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/endorsement.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "endorsement", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 17 }, { "word": "enticing", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. attractive", "example": "It was a hot day and the water looked enticing.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/enticing.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "enticing", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 18 }, { "word": "epicenter", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] central or most important place", "example": "Its epicentre was in the sea 19 miles from the town of Maumere, with its 70,000 inhabitants.\nLondon became the epicentre of the world fashion industry.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/epicenter.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "epicenter", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 19 }, { "word": "financial", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. related to money", "example": "financial transactions\nfinancial assistance\na financial advisor.\nOrganic farmers should be encouraged with financial incentives.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/financial.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "financial", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 20 }, { "word": "firm", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. a company; business", "example": "Kevin is with a firm of accountants in Birmingham.\nShe works for an electronics firm.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/firm.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "firm", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 21 }, { "word": "fleeting", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. lasting for only a short time; brief; ending quickly", "example": "For one fleeting moment, Paula allowed herself to forget her troubles.\na fleeting smile\nCarol was paying a fleeting visit to Paris.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/fleeting.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "fleeting", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 22 }, { "word": "ignore", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to not pay attention to", "example": "The phone rang, but she ignored it.\nYou can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/ignore_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "ignore", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 23 }, { "word": "inevitably", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. certainly; to be expected", "example": "Inevitably, the situation did not please everyone.\nThe decision will inevitably lead to political tensions.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/inevitably.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "inevitably", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 24 }, { "word": "initial", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj.[only before noun] happening at the beginning", "example": "the initial stages of the disease.\nan initial investment of £5,000.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/initial.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "initial", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 25 }, { "word": "looming", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. nearing, usually said of a threat or difficulty", "example": "The two countries believe that a crisis is looming.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/looming.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "looming", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 26 }, { "word": "loyalty", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. faithfulness; belief in something", "example": "In the rural areas, family and tribal loyalties continue to be important.\nElizabeth understood her husband’s loyalty to his sister.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/loyalty.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "loyalty", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 27 }, { "word": "motivation", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[uncountable] reason for doing something", "example": "Jack is an intelligent pupil, but he lacks motivation\na high level of motivation\nefforts to improve employees’ motivation", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/motivation.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "motivation", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 28 }, { "word": "niche", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] position or place that is very suitable, specialized market", "example": "He’s managed to create a niche for himself in local politics.\nAmanda soon found her niche at the club.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/niche.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "niche", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 29 }, { "word": "opponent", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] someone who disagrees and speaks out", "example": "Graf’s opponent in today’s final will be Sukova.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/opponent.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "opponent", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 30 }, { "word": "outperform", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to perform better than", "example": "Stocks generally outperform other investments.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/outperform.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "outperform", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 31 }, { "word": "particular", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. specific", "example": "Most students choose one particular area for research.\na particular type of food\nIn this particular case, no one else was involved.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/particular (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "particular", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 32 }, { "word": "passion", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. a strong feeling or interest in", "example": "His eyes were burning with passion.\nhis passion for football.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/passion.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "passion", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 33 }, { "word": "personalized", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. made or done especially for a certain person", "example": "a personalized number plate.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/personalized (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "personalized", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 34 }, { "word": "phenomenon", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] something unusual that happens, a fact", "example": "Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.\nthe growing phenomenon of telecommuting.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/phenomenon.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "phenomenon", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 35 }, { "word": "point", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to call attention to", "example": "‘Look!’ she said and pointed.\nShe was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the shore.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/point (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "point", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 36 }, { "word": "potential", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj.[only before noun] possible", "example": "the potential benefitsof the new system\n(potential benefit/problem)the potential risks to health associated with the drug\n(potential danger/threat/risk)\nthe potential risks to health associated with the drug", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/potential.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "potential", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 37 }, { "word": "preponderance", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.(formal) the largest amount", "example": "There is a preponderance of female students in the music department\n(a preponderance of something)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/preponderance.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "preponderance", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 38 }, { "word": "prevail", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to be common among certain groups; be stronger", "example": "It is hard for logic to prevail over emotion.\nThe economic conditions which prevail in England and Wales.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/prevail.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "prevail", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 39 }, { "word": "product", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. something that is made", "example": "He works in marketing and product development.\nThe London factory assembles the finished product.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/product.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "product", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 40 }, { "word": "profit", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable, uncountable] money earned after paying costs", "example": "She sold the business and bought a farm with the profits.\nThey sold their house at a healthy profit.\nThe shop’s daily profit is usually around $500.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/profit_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "profit", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 41 }, { "word": "project", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to estimate; calculate a future amount", "example": "projected sales figures.\nTotal expenditure is projected to rise by 25%\n(be projected to do something)\nThe company projected an annual growth rate of 3%.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/project.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "project", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 42 }, { "word": "promote", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to advertise", "example": "She’s in London to promote her new book.\na meeting to promote trade between Taiwan and the UK.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/promote.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "promote", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 43 }, { "word": "proponent", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a supporter; someone who supports something or persuades people to do something", "example": "Dr George is one of the leading proponents of this view\n(leading/main/major proponent)\nSteinem has always been a strong proponent of women’s rights.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/proponent.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "proponent", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 44 }, { "word": "remainder", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. the rest; what is left", "example": "He spent the remainder of his police career behind a desk.\nThe remainder must be paid by the end of June.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/remainder.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "remainder", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 45 }, { "word": "reputation", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] the general opinion about something or somebody", "example": "In her last job she gained a reputation as a hard worker.\nJudge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/reputation.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "reputation", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 46 }, { "word": "reverse", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to turn around; change to its opposite", "example": "More changes are required to reverse the trend towards centralised power.\nThe decision was reversed on appeal.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/reverse.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "reverse", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 47 }, { "word": "routinely", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. on a regular basis", "example": "The staff routinely ignored my requests.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/routinely.png", "audio_tts_text": "routinely", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 48 }, { "word": "selective", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. intentionally choosing some things and not others", "example": "He has a very selective memory (=he chooses what he wants to remember and what to forget).\nWe’re very selective about what we let the children watch.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/selective.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "selective", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 49 }, { "word": "shift", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] period of work time", "example": "The thought of working night shifts put her off becoming a nurse.\nDave had to work a 12-hour shift yesterday.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/shift.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "shift", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 50 }, { "word": "sound", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. healthy; without financial risk", "example": "safe and sound.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/sound.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "sound", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 51 }, { "word": "staple", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a basic household item", "example": "bread, milk, and other staples\nBananas and sugar are the staples of Jamaica.\nTortillas are a staple of Mexican cooking.\nstaples like flour and rice.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/staple.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "staple", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 52 }, { "word": "status", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. a social position", "example": "These documents have no legal status in Britain.\nWhat is your marital status?", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/status.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "status", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 53 }, { "word": "thirst", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. strong desire", "example": "European fashion companies are taking advantage of Chinese consumers' thirst for designer labels.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/thirst.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "thirst", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 54 }, { "word": "tip", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a piece of advice", "example": "handy tips for decorating a small flat\n[handy tip (=useful tip)]\nPerhaps she could give us a few tips.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/tip.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "tip", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 55 }, { "word": "turnover", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[singular, uncountable] the rate at which employees leave and are replaced", "example": "Turnover rose 9%.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/turnover.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "turnover", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 56 }, { "word": "unique", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. special; different from all others", "example": "Each person’s fingerprints are unique.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/unique.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "unique", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 57 }, { "word": "vital", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. very important, necessary for success", "example": "Regular exercise is vital for your health\n(vital for)\nIt is vital that you keep accurate records\n(it is vital (that))", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/vital (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "vital", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 58 }, { "word": "wealthy", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. rich", "example": "the wealthy nations of the world\nHe left as a poor, working class boy and returned as a wealthy man.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/wealthy.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "wealthy", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 59 } ]