Unit 5A Vocabulary

Appliance

(noun) A machine used in the home for a particular purpose like cleaning

Audit

(noun) An official examination of business and financial records to see that they are true and correct

Commonplace

(adjective) Done very often, or existing in many places, and therefore not unusual

Commute

(verb) To travel to and from work or school regularly

Compact

(adjective) Small compared with others

Incentive

(noun) A positive motivational influence

Mode

(noun) A state or status

Obstacle

(noun) Something that gets in the way of action or progress

Threshold

(adverb) A certain level or point at which something will take effect

Utility

(noun) A service (such as a supply of electricity or water) that is provided to the public