WORD FILE NO. 00760 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
asset
n.
US/ˈæset/
UK/ˈæset/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency85/100
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Meanings of asset
1noun
A useful or valuable thing or person that is owned by or available to someone.
Strong communication skills are a valuable asset in any career.
Strong communication skills are a valuable asset in any career.
The company's main asset is its highly trained workforce.
The company's main asset is its highly trained workforce.
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Derivatives of asset
assets
plural of asset (noun)
The company's total assets increased by 15% this year.
The company's total assets increased by 15% this year.
asset class
category of investments with similar characteristics (noun phrase)
Real estate is a popular asset class for long-term investment.
Real estate is a popular asset class for long-term investment.
fixed asset
long-term physical property owned by a company (noun phrase)
Equipment and buildings are classified as fixed assets on the balance sheet.
Equipment and buildings are classified as fixed assets on the balance sheet.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of asset
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Common Phrases with asset
valuable assetvaluable asset
key assetkey asset
asset managementasset management
total assetstotal assets
strategic assetstrategic asset
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Practice Question: asset
Choose the best word for the blank
Her language skills proved to be an invaluable ___ when she applied for the international position.
- A asset
- B assets
- C assets'
- D assetly
The singular form 'asset' is correct because it refers to a single, countable skill or possession in this context.
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