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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enthusiasm (n)
His enthusiasm for music has stayed strong throughout his 23 years in radio.
expertise (n)
The company is keen to develop its own expertise in the area of computer programming.
fade (v)
Maries smile slowly faded.
fake (v) - fake it
Im not asking you to fake it, just exaggerate how ill youre feeling.
feedback (n)
Marks and comments on assignments provide feedback to students.
fierce (adj)
We face fierce competition from overseas competitors.
flip chart (n)
Gather some initial ideas from your audience and write them on the flip chart.
fluent (adj) - (opposite = hesitant)
As a lecturer, she is fluent, witty, but also scholarly.
fold (suffix)
Attendance has increased sixfold since we moved the class to the evening.
force (v)
Although she was very angry, she managed to force a smile.
frankly (adv) - quite frankly,
The chocolate mousse was, quite frankly, inedible.
frighten (v) - frighten the life out of sb
The older girls frightened the life out of us with tales of what would happen to us.
halve (v)
The number of people contracting the disease has halved.
handle (v)
We felt that the dispute was badly handled.
handout (n)
There are some useful websites on the handout.
heighten (v) - (opposite = lower)
An educational effort to heighten awareness about global warming is currently underway.
hesitant (adj) - (opposite = fluent)
Wills apology sounded rather hesitant.
high (n) - (opposite = low) - reach an all-time high
Match attendance reached an all-time high last Saturday.
ice (n) - break the ice
He told a few jokes to break the ice.
illegible (adj) - (opposite = legible)
Clares handwriting is completely illegible!
implication (n)
The economic implications for the steel industry will be far-reaching.
inflict sth on sb/sth (phr v)
Speed limits are in place because of the damage being inflicted on Venices ancient buildings.
inspiring (adj) - (opposite = uninspiring)
The film is based on an inspiring story of love and determination.
insult (v)
Youll insult the chef if you dont at least taste the meal.
intonation (n)
Use the intonation of your voice to hold the audiences attention.
keyword (n)
The office was extremely tidy; efficiency was the keyword.
legend (n)
Guests included the Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor.
link-up (n)
The concert was broadcast via a satellite link-up.
literal (adj) - (opposite = metaphorical)
He is clearly not using the word dead in its literal sense.
literally (adv) - (opposite = metaphorically)
Now there are literally thousands of companies using our software.
live (adv) - go live
The interactive digital TV shopping service is due to go live in September.
lost (adj) - all is not lost
All is not lost, we may still get to the airport in time.
massive (adj) - (opposite = tiny)
The new arts centre cost a massive amount of money.
measurably (adv) - (opposite = immeasurably)
The river has measurably altered course.
memorable (adj) - (opposite = forgettable)
The romantic evening cruise will be a memorable experience.
metaphorical (adj) - (opposite = literal)
Everyone breathed a metaphorical sigh of relief.
miserable (adj)
All I had left was a miserable 50 pence.
modernise (v)
They will continue to modernise the army.
modest (adj)
His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives.
monotonous (adj)
Hes a good history teacher but he has a very monotonous voice.
