Meaning: a set of slides (= pages created on a computer that contain text and images) that are used to accompany a person’s presentation

Example: The teacher shared a slide deck with all participants.

Example:

-His other business relationships effectively preclude your firm (from) ever doing any significant work together apart from this possible transaction.

-My lack of interest in the subject precluded me from gaining much enjoyment out of it.

Example:

- Despite your rising hopes that Mapletech might be a source of some relief from the terrible financial consequences that were looming on this Wasuzu contract, you were fairly discouraging about the prospects.

-Further problems loomed ahead of us.

Example:

-The new store is slated to open in spring.

Example: He instructed his counsel to file bankruptcy proceedings.

Example: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant was negligent.

Example: The word ‘aromatherapy’ was coined in the 1920s.

Example: I can’t go to dinner tonight, but can I take a rain check?

Example: We go out to eat once in a blue moon.

synonym: main character

Example: Harry Potter is the protagonist of the famous book series written by J.K. Rowling.

Example: When you started WineMaster, you bought a small bricks-and-mortar liquor store outside Providence to achieve a physical presence in Rhode Island, but you have not established a physical presence in any other state.

Example: In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the winegrowers and struck down the Arizona direct shipment law.

[Derived word]

Ruling: an official decision, especially made by a court or judge.

Example: The residents here pay more than their pro rata share of taxes.

1. To grant, confer, or bestow (rights, power, or property) on someone.

2. To become legally or officially secured or established, especially in terms of ownership, rights, or benefits.

Examples:

1. The company vested stock options in its employees after five years of service.

2. After the vesting period, the employee's stock options fully vest.

Example:

• Your B-school classmate has served as a helpful resource in vetting HomeBase’s business.

• All goods are carefully vetted for quality before they leave the factory.

Example: The authority requires surety bonds of $50,000 from health agencies to deter fly-by-night operations from joining the program.

Examples: HomeBase is traded on the Nasdaq exchange, and it has 4.5 million shares outstanding.

Examples: HomeBase could use the authorized but unissued shares to consummate this transaction without having to go to its shareholders for approval.

Examples: The graph shows that the stock has meandered around $50 per share for the past few months.