[C] Warranties

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

vary

[ 'vair-ee ]

verb

- to be different from another; to change

Application forms vary greatly in layout and length.

reputation

[ rep-yuh-'tey-shuhn ]

noun

- the overall quality of character

She has the reputation of being a good doctor.

imply

[ im-'plahy ]

verb

- to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly

Her statement implies a lack of confidence in the management of the company.

consequence

[ 'kon-si-kwens ]

noun

- a result of a particular action or situation.

Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.

cover

[ 'kuhv-er ]

verb

- to provide protection against

Does your travel insurance cover you against/for the loss or theft of cash?

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversations and see how the new words are used.

Dialogue 1

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Employee 1

In order to have full protection, you must have the car serviced by an approved mechanic.

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Employee 2

What are the consequences if I choose not to use an approved mechanic?

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Employee 1

By not following the guidelines, you cause the warranty to expire immediately.

QUESTION:

1. What is the consequence of not following the guidelines?

Dialogue 2

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Mike

I think the hotel requires that we stay for at least two nights to get the special rate.

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Anna

It's not completely clear, but I agree that the brochure implies a two-night stay.

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Mike

We'll need to consider changing our plans if we want the special rate.

QUESTION:

1. What does the brochure imply?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Word Families

Part of Speech

Word

Example

verb	consider	You should consider carefully whether a product will meet your needs.
noun	consideration	After long consideration, Helen decided that the five-year warranty would be sufficient.
adjective	considerable	The fee for the extra year of protection was a considerable expense.

verb	imply	He implied (that) the error was mine.
noun	implication	The implication of her claim is that the Secretary of Defense lied to Congress.
adjective	implied	There is an implied duty upon partners to exercise reasonable care in the performance of their duties.

verb	protect	John protected the warranty by taking excellent care of his lawn mower.
noun	protection	For your own protection, you should have a warranty that provides for a replacement product.
adjective	protective	Alfred is very protective of the condition of his car and gets all the preventive maintenance his warranty requires.

noun	reputation	The good reputation of the manufacturer inspired Jane to try the new product.
adjective	reputable	Because the company had a reputable name, I did not spend sufficient time reading the details of the warranty.
adjective	reputed	The new store is reputed to carry items that are not of the highest quality.

verb	require	The warranty requires that you send the watch to an approved repair shop to have it fixed.
noun	requirement	The terms of the warranty divulge the legal requirement the manufacturer has for the consumer.
adjective	requisite	The warranty spelled out the requisite steps to take to request a replacement product.

NOTES

Words which end with -ied, -ite, -ive, -able are adjectives.
Words which end with -ment, -ion are nouns.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📄

Part I

Direction: Complete the table with the correct word form.

Verb	Noun	Adjective
require
protect
imply
consider

Part II

Direction: Read the following and write the appropriate form of the word in the blank.

Short Talk

characteristics
coverage
required
vary
consider

Warranties are seller's to stand behind its products. Most major purchases like computers or cars come with a warranty, as do smaller purchases, like stereos or other electronic housewares. Warranties are not (1) by law, but are frequently found on most products. If you are making a purchase, you should (2) the individual (3) of a warranty, as each can (4) in the amount of (5) it provides.

LET'S RECAP! 📝

TOEIC VOCAB LET'S RECAP

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

vary

[ 'vair-ee ]

verb

- to be different from another; to change

Application forms vary greatly in layout and length.

reputation
[ rep-yuh-'tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the overall quality of character
She has the reputation of being a good doctor.

imply
[ im-'plahy ]
verb
- to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly
Her statement implies a lack of confidence in the management of the company.

consequence
[ 'kon-si-kwens ]
noun
- a result of a particular action or situation.
Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.

cover
[ 'kuhv-er ]
verb
- to provide protection against
Does your travel insurance cover you against/for the loss or theft of cash?