Vocabulary Slideshow
Vocabulary List
| Word | Part of Speech | Example |
|---|---|---|
| appearance | Noun | If you sell cars, you want to have a nice appearance. |
| exterior | Noun | The exterior of the car was perfect; no dents! |
| interior | Noun | The interior was all leather. |
| safety | Noun | Safety is a big concern in buying family cars. |
| anti-lock braking system | ABS | Noun | The anti-lock brakes saved our lives! |
| competitor | Noun | Ford and Chevy are competitors. |
| Bluetooth | Noun | Most new cars have Bluetooth technology. |
| connectivity | Noun | This phone has great connectivity with my Tesla. |
| commission | Noun | How much do online car salespeople get for commission? |
| promotions | Noun | You should ask what promotions the dealership has. |
| financing | Noun | No, 25% interest is not good financing. |
| interest | Noun | What interest do I have to pay? |
| debt | Noun | You shouldn't go into debt over a car you don't need. |
| quote | Noun | Call around and ask for quotes from all the dealers. |
| surcharge | Noun | Are there any surcharges on top of that price? |
| navigation | Noun | Most new cars include GPS navigation. |
| integration | Noun | This car has great integration with my tablet or phone. |
| quality | Noun | I only care about engine quality, not exterior appearance. |
| material | Noun | These seats are so comfortable. What is this material? |
| leather | Noun | Leather seats can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. |
| cloth | Noun | Cloth seats are usually more affordable than leather. |
| pattern | Noun | That is a really crazy pattern for your car's exterior! |
| rims | Noun | Those rims probably cost more than the whole car. |
| underglow | Noun | Underglow is only cool at night. |
| cop | Noun | Slow down! That cop gave you a dirty look. |
| stranger | Noun | I never give rides to strangers. |
| cute | Adjective | That girl is really cute, but her dog is cuter. |
| nervous | Adjective | Don't be so nervous. I'm an excellent driver. |
| stylish | Adjective | This is the most stylish interior I have ever ridden in. |
| second-hand | used | Adjective | Second-hand parts are so much more affordable than new parts. |
| attractive | Adjective | That is the most attractive man I have ever seen! |
| chrome | Noun | That motorcycle is almost all chrome. |
| certain | Adjective | I am looking for a certain kind of sedan. |
| irresponsible | Adjective | She is an irresponsible person to collect so many parking tickets. |
| comfy | comfortable | Adjective | Your car is more comfy/comfortable than mine. |
| wireless | Adjective | I love that most new technology is wireless. |
| get rid of | Phrasal Verb | If you want to get rid of your car, you should donate it to charity. |
| go with | Phrasal Verb | Those rims don't really go with that mini van. |
| compare | Verb | You should always compare prices to get the best deal. |
| waste | Noun | This car uses so much gasoline that it's a waste of money. |
| loan | Verb | The bank loaned me the money at a great interest rate. |
| borrow | Verb | I am only borrowing half of the total cost of the car. |
| express | Verb | That car really expresses that she cares about the environment. |
| judge | Verb | I don't judge a person by the car that they drive. |
| extremely | Adverb | She repairs engines extremely well. |
| definitely | Adverb | I definitely want to see that new movie. |
| in stock | Phrase | Do you have the part that I need in stock? |
| out of stock | Phrase | Sorry, we normally have that, but we're out of stock right now. |
| for sale | Phrase | Is this car for sale? There's no price on it. |
| have something in mind | Phrase | Do you have anything in mind for what you want in your new car? |
Vocabulary Dictation
Exercise
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