Automotive Industry Terminology

noun a negotiation or bartering process, especially one characterized by shrewd or unscrupulous dealings

verb to engage in bargaining or bartering

• The two parties decided to dicker over the terms of the contract.
• Let's dicker a bit and see if we can come to an agreement.
• I'm not willing to dicker on the price, it's already a good deal.
• He's always trying to dicker with fate, thinking he can control everything.

verb to distribute or provide something, especially for medical purposes

• The pharmacist will dispense the prescribed medication to the patient.
• Can you dispense some advice on how to fix a leaky faucet?
• I'll dispense with the formalities and get straight to the point.
• The teacher's job is to dispense knowledge to eager students.

adjective having or showing strength or firmness; robust

• The sturdy foundation of the building ensured its stability during the earthquake.
• I need a sturdy backpack for my hiking trip next weekend.
• That car is so sturdy, it can handle any rough terrain.
• Her sturdy resolve helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

noun a venomous snake in the family Viperidae, typically having a single pair of long, hollow fangs and a thick, heavy body

• The viper is a venomous snake known for its long, slender body and deadly bite.
• I saw a viper slithering across the trail while hiking in the mountains.
• Watch out for that shady guy, he's a real viper.
• Her words were like a viper's bite, sharp and cutting.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The new sports car may look impressive, but it's all show and no go when it comes to actual performance.
• That fancy-looking phone is all show and no go - it's slow and lags all the time.
• Don't be fooled by his flashy outfit, he's all show and no go when it comes to getting things done.
• Her promises of helping out were all show and no go, as she never actually followed through with any action.

noun a word that can serve as the subject or object of a verb

• The government introduced a new scrappage incentive to encourage people to trade in their old cars for newer, more environmentally friendly models.
• Hey, did you hear about that new scrappage incentive? You can get money back for trading in your old car!
• I'm thinking about taking advantage of that scrappage incentive deal to upgrade my ride.
• The company's decision to offer a scrappage incentive was like a breath of fresh air for their struggling sales numbers.

noun a person or thing that absorbs or takes in something

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• The car's shock absorbers help to smooth out the ride over bumpy roads.
• My new sneakers have great shock absorbers, making them really comfortable to walk in.
• I need to get my bike's shock absorbers checked before our next ride.
• She is like an emotional shock absorber for her friends, always there to support and comfort them.