In Company Unit 12 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 12 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 12 - English Vocab
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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tolerant (adj) - (opposite = intolerant)
Perhaps you need to be more tolerant of your neighbours.
tone (n)
Their next letter was more optimistic in tone.
touch (n) - the personal touch - be out of touch with sb
The hotel provides good service and the personal touch. - Ive been out of touch with the office since Ive been in Thailand.
trash (n) (US)
I threw my passport in the trash by mistake.
trust (v)
I trust your wife is keeping well.
typo (n)
I counted seven typos in the first paragraph alone!
undemanding (adj) - (opposite = demanding)
When I first came back to work, a very undemanding job suited me but now Im ready for more of a challenge.
undermine (v)
Business confidence was undermined by a series of major failures.
unearth (v)
He unearthed a rare early recording by Billie Holiday.
unleash (v)
The new tax laws have unleashed a storm of criticism.
update (v)
Dr Cooper can update us on the latest developments.
wane (v)
His enthusiasm was waning fast.
way (n) - way to go! - find your way into/onto
Way to go, Mary! Keep up the good work. - Somehow his letter of apology found its way onto the Internet.
whatsoever (pron)
Ross had nothing whatsoever to do with the incident.
whole (n) - on the whole
On the whole, she felt that the report was fair.
abuse (v)
The mouse gets physically abused more than any other piece of equipment.
account (n) - on no account
On no account should the soldiers be blamed for what happened.
anticipate (v)
Luckily we had anticipated the question.
antitrust trial (n)
The purpose of an antitrust trial is to prevent companies from controlling prices and reducing competition.
asap (abbrev) (= as soon as possible)
I want those files on my desk asap.
attachment (n)
Can you send me the report again? I cant open the attachment.
attribute sth to sb/sth (phr v)
Her teachers attributed her learning difficulties to emotional problems.
ban (v)
The book was banned from school libraries.
barrier (n)
Language differences did not appear to be a barrier.
be (v) - where sb is with sth
Can you update me on where we are with the Japanese visit?
blow sb away (phr v)
When I heard that song for the first time it just blew me away.
blunder (n)
Officials were accused of making a huge administrative blunder.
breakdown (n)
Well need to see a breakdown of these figures before we sign the contract.
BTW (abbrev) (= by the way)
BTW Max and I are going to the cinema tonight. Do you want to join us?
businesslike (adj)
Alan chaired the meeting in a very businesslike way.
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