Vocabulary

junction

design change; engineering change

cost of equipment

prospectus

absolute monarchy

absolute authority or power (over someone or something)

prior investment; upfront investment

competition (rivalry) to first (e.g. rider in a charge)

preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike

occupancy (rate); share (e.g. of market)

propaganda activities

non-degree course for graduates

full-time lecturer; instructor

special (specialized, specialised) subject

technical journal (periodical, magazine)

expert (technical) knowledge; expertise

area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) line

exclusive line (communications); dedicated line

tankman

state of war

strategic air force

washer; syringe

laundry; laundromat; launderette

laundry soap; detergent

laundry charges

dye works

potential; latent faculties; potential capacities

gyrating (rotating) movement

captain's cabin

voters; electorate; constituents

selection committee; screening committee; nomination committee

criterion (criteria) for selection

title match; championship bout

championship series

avant-garde art

midyear examinations

forward-bent posture

national paper; paper with a national circulation

lay public

amateur theatricals; amateur dramatic performance