In Company Unit 1 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 1 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 1 - English Vocab
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| Flashcards | 109 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 17.03.2013 |
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abruptly (adv)
Our friendship ended abruptly.
actually (adv)
Actually, I dont think theyd let us.
all-time (adj)
Interest rates are at an all-time high.
amicable (adj)
Their divorce was fairly amicable.
appreciative (adj) - (opposite = unappreciative)
The applause was warm and appreciative.
asap (= as soon as possible)
I want those files on my desk asap.
assumption (n) - make an assumption
People tend to make assumptions about you based on your appearance.
back (adv) - be right back
I need to make a quick phone call. I'll be right back.
based (adj) - be based in ...
Our parent company is based in Osaka.
basis (n) - as the basis for sth
The agreement between the parties will be used as the basis for future negotiations.
bearing (n) - have no bearing on sth
His private life has no bearing on his competence as a manager.
believe (v) - believe it or not
Jason and Mel are finally getting married, believe it or not!
bet (n) - the safest bet
Madrid is the safest bet for hot weather at this time of year.
box (n)
We hired a box for the Cup Final.
by the way
By the way, Jeff called this afternoon and he wants you to call him back.
catch (v) - catch you later
Catch you later, Joe. I'm going back to the hotel.
chance (n) - by any chance
You dont happen to recall his name, by any chance?
coincidence (n)
What a coincidence! She appeared just when we'd finished washing up.
collaborate with sb (phr v)
We have been collaborating closely with teachers in devising the lesson plans.
come back (phr v)
It's all coming back to me now: he was a colleague of mine about fifteen years ago.
common (n) - have sth in common
I dont think theyve got much in common with their neighbours.
compliment (n) - pay/receive a compliment
He kept paying me compliments on my cooking.
compliment (v)
Everybody complimented her on the way she handled the emergency.
constraint (n)
The organisation has to operate within the usual democratic constraints.
contradict (v)
He didnt dare contradict his parents.
converse (v)
I don't know enough Russian to be able to converse properly.
cool (adj)
The presidential candidate got a cool reception.
cordial (adj)
Relations between them remained cordial.
cost (v) - cost the earth
It's going to cost the earth to get the car fixed.
descend on (phr v)
Crowds of tourists descended on the tiny church.
diet (n)
She's been feeling better since she started on a wheat-free diet.
enthusiasm (n) - show enthusiasm
None of our employees have shown much enthusiasm for the new appraisal scheme.
enthusiastically (adv)
Most of the students responded enthusiastically to the offer of a free lunch.
entirely (adv)
Its entirely possible that the two leaders will discuss a treaty today.
even (v) - even things up
A second player was sent off, from the other team this time, which did even things up a bit.
exactly (adv) - not exactly
Youre leaving, arent you? Not exactly, Im just going on holiday.
excuse (v) - excuse me
Excuse me for a moment I have to make a phone call.
flattery (n)
She decided that a bit of flattery might bring results.
freshen (v)
A team of waiters served sandwiches and freshened people's drinks.
frosty (adj)
Alexs mother gave him a frosty look.
