In Company Unit 5 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 5 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 5 - English Vocab
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24/7 (adv)
He thinks about her 24/_7.
abrupt (adj)
The sales clerks were abrupt and impatient with the customers.
annoyance (n) - much to sbs annoyance
Much to Lisas annoyance, she found that the others had gone without her.
assertive (adj) - (opposite = unassertive)
You need to be more assertive to succeed in business.
assertiveness (n) - (opposite = unassertiveness)
The course really helped to boost my assertiveness.
be on to sb (phr v)
Jos teacher has been on to me about her results.
bill (v)
We were billed for three nights at the hotel when we were only there for two.
break up (phr v)
I cant hear you, youre breaking up.
brief (v)
Members of the committee were briefed on the plan last week.
business (n) - get down to business
I have a plane to catch, so lets get down to business.
calm sb down (phr v)
She managed to calm him down.
carrier (n)
Theyve kept some of their furniture and sent it to Australia by international carrier.
chat (n) - cut the chat
Cut the chat, you two, and get on with some work!
chatterbox (n)
Shes a real chatterbox on the phone. Once she gets started you cant stop her!
chit-chat (n)
After five minutes of general chit-chat, the meeting got under way.
clear (adj) - make yourself clear
I want that report finished today. Do I make myself clear?
come down with sth (phr v)
I feel like Im coming down with flu.
come out (phr v)
None of my holiday photos came out.
completion (n) - on completion of sth
Each student is given a certificate on successful completion of the course.
consequently (adv)
Theyve increased the number of staff and consequently the service is better.
course of action (n)
We have three possible courses of action.
courtesy (n)
Its only common courtesy to thank someone when they help.
credit (n) - take the credit for sth
He always takes the credit for my ideas.
damage (v)
Many buildings and cars had been damaged in the blast.
day (n) - not have all day
Will you hurry up? I havent got all day!
deadly (adj)
This is a potentially deadly disease.
death squad (n)
Ive got to face the death squad tomorrow! The directors want me to explain why we missed the deadline.
debit (v) - (opposite = credit)
Five hundred euros were debited from your account on 20 September.
defective (adj)
The brakes are defective, so there will be a delay while the company sends out another bus.
definitive (adj)
This little book is the definitive travel guide to Moscow.
diplomatic (adj)
Try to be diplomatic when he asks you what went wrong.
direct (adj) - (opposite = subtle)
Shes refused to answer direct questions about her plans for the company.
disgrace (n)
The way he treats his dogs is an utter disgrace.
do (v)
You seem to be under a lot of stress. Is there anything I can do for you?
double (v)
The number of people without work has doubled in the last five years.
drastic (adj)
The company will be taking drastic measures to reduce its debt.
drop in (phr v)
Why dont you drop in for coffee some time?
empathise (v)
She empathises with Kim because of her own experiences as a mother.
exhibitor (n)
Most of the exhibitors will arrive early to set up.
feeling (n) - cause bad feeling
The last thing we want is to cause any bad feeling between the players.
