In Company Unit 14 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 14 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 14 - English Vocab
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 16.02.2013 |
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terrifying (adj)
Being kidnapped was a terrifying experience.
thorough (adj)
The key to a good interview is thorough preparation.
thoroughly (adv)
You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself.
top (v) - to top it all
To top it all, she left me with huge debts.
totally (adv)
We have such totally different backgrounds.
tough (adj) - as tough as old boots
This steak is as tough as old boots.
tribunal (n)
He appeared before a war crimes tribunal.
turbulence (n)
Were expecting some turbulence during the flight.
unknown (n)
The award went to a relative unknown.
update (v)
The database updates automatically when new information is entered.
utterly (adv)
Youre being utterly unreasonable.
way (n) - by the way
By the way, Jeff called while you were out.
whatsoever (pron)
It had no effect whatsoever.
withdraw (v)
The drug had to be withdrawn because of its side effects.
world (n) - out of this world
The skiing and the mountains were just out of this world!
abruptly (adv)
Mark stopped abruptly in mid-sentence.
absolutely (adv)
The food was absolutely fantastic.
amazing (adj)
We had an amazing time in Thailand.
ancient (adj)
I watched a documentary ancient civilisations.
antisocial (adj) - (opposite = sociable)
Megs husband is quite antisocial, so they dont go out much.
anyway (adv)
Anyway, as I was saying, things really have started to improve.
apology (n)
He made a public apology for his remarks.
appetising (adj) - (opposite = unappetising)
Serve with fresh raspberries to make it look really appetising.
astonished (adj)
I was astonished to see so many people there.
back (adv) - way back
I graduated way back in 1982.
backlog (n)
Were working weekends in order to clear a backlog of orders.
balanced (adj)
Hes a journalist who usually gives a balanced view of the situation.
big shot (n)
Hes a big shot in the film industry.
bitterly (adv)
He complained bitterly that no one had bothered to ask his opinion.
blame (v)
Then I told him to leave. I dont blame you!
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