In Company Unit 4 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 4 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 4 - English Vocab
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| Flashcards | 139 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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take (v) - be there for the taking
These grants are there for the taking; all you have to do is fill in an application form.
talk sb through sth (phr v)
He talked me through the whole process of sending email.
televisual (adj)
He illustrated his talk using various televisual aids.
translate (v)
Poetry doesnt always translate well.
triple (v)
He helped triple the value of the company.
turnaround (n)
In an impressive financial turnaround, the company increased its share value by 20%.
unappreciative (adj) - (opposite = appreciative)
I thought she was rather unappreciative of the present we gave her.
unimpressive (adj) - (opposite = impressive)
Andersen gave an unimpressive performance as Claudio.
visual (adj) - visual aid - visual impact
Use visual aids like maps and photographs to make your lessons more interesting. - The brightly-coloured costumes gave the dancers stunning visual impact.
visual (n)
Try using visuals to hold the attention of your audience.
vocal (adj) - vocal range
My singing teacher has taught me exercises to improve my vocal range.
volunteer (n)
Doctors need 50 healthy volunteers for the diet.
wave (n)
A fresh wave of selling sent technology stocks even lower.
whisper (v)
Over here! she whispered urgently.
wow (v)
He wowed audiences and other musicians with his brilliant trumpet playing.
accompaniment (n)
Serve the sauce as an accompaniment to roast meat.
anticipation (n)
There was a buzz of anticipation in the lecture hall.
assured (adj) - rest assured,
You can rest assured that the salesman wont bother you again.
attention (n) - attention span - draw sbs attention to sth - hold sbs attention
Very young children have a limited attention span. - I have been asked to draw your attention to the following matters. - Its hard to hold their attention for more than 15 minutes.
authoritative (adj)
The department has just published an authoritative report on drug use among teenagers.
awareness (n)
Increased environmental awareness has led to a greater demand for recycled paper.
background (n)
We need to know the background to the case.
boom (v)
The housing market is booming.
bother (v)
We neednt have bothered to come into the office; theres nobody else here.
bounce back (phr v)
BTs shares fell dramatically, but bounced back before the end of the day.
brush up (phr v)
I took a class to brush up my German before the trip.
catchphrase (n)
Barack Obamas catchphrase during the election campaign was Yes, we can.
chair (v)
She subsequently chaired the executive board of the UN Childrens Fund.
champion (n)
For the last twenty years he has been a champion of the rights of developing nations.
charismatic (adj)
What the party needs is a more charismatic leader.
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