TOEIC Business English

Sales & Customer Service: Finance & operations

Useful language for customers, products, offers, complaints, and solutions. Focus: finance & operations.

Independent TOEIC study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Money & shopping
Confident · B2
250 words

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fraudulent: intended to deceive people in an illegal way, in order to gain money, power etc; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as fraudulent.”
alimony: money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to their former wife or husband after their marriage has ended; “The speaker used the word “alimony” while explaining the business report problem.”
holdup: A holdup is a situation in which someone is threatened with a weapon in order to make them hand over money or valuables; “The business report report includes a section on the word “holdup.””
bribe: to illegally give someone, especially a public official, money or a gift in order to persuade them to do something for you; “In the business report discussion, the verb “bribe” describes an action or change.”
pawn: to leave something valuable with a pawnbroker in order to borrow money from them; “Learners hear “pawn” while following the business report explanation.”
ratepayer: someone who pays taxes that are used to provide local services; “The speaker used the word “ratepayer” while explaining the business report problem.”
subscription: an amount of money you pay, usually once a year, to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine, or receive a service, or the act of paying money for this; “The speaker used the word “subscription” while explaining the business report problem.”
dialectic: a method of examining and discussing ideas in order to find the truth, in which two opposing ideas are compared in order to find a solution that includes them both; “Learners saw the word “dialectic” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
facelift: if you have a facelift, you have an operation in which doctors remove loose skin from your face in order to make you look younger; “Learners saw the word “facelift” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
prizefight: a public boxing match in which two men fight each other without boxing gloves, in order to win money; “The business report report includes a section on the word “prizefight.””
mendicant: someone who asks people for money in order to live, usually for religious reasons; “A clear definition of the word “mendicant” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
opportunistic: If you describe someone's behaviour as opportunistic, you are critical of them because they take advantage of situations in order to gain money or power, without thinking about whether their actions are right or wrong; “During the business report discussion, “opportunistic” signals a particular quality.”
resolution: a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote; “The business report report includes a section on the word “resolution.””
debate: to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution; “The speaker explains how “debate” is used in a report about the business report.”
unite: if different people or organizations unite, or if something unites them, they join together in order to achieve something; “The speaker explains how “unite” is used in a report about the business report.”
costing: the process of calculating the cost of a future business activity, product etc, or the calculation itself; “A clear definition of the word “costing” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
inquiry: the act or process of asking questions in order to get information; “The speaker used the word “inquiry” while explaining the business report problem.”
billing: A bill is a written statement of money that you owe for goods or services; “The speaker used the word “billing” while explaining the business report problem.”
securities: Securities are stocks, shares, bonds, or other certificates that you buy in order to earn regular interest from them or to sell them later for a profit; “The business report report includes a section on the word “securities.””
handbag: a small bag in which a woman carries money and personal things; “The speaker used the word “handbag” while explaining the business report problem.”
socialism: an economic and political system in which large industries are owned by the government, and taxes are used to take some wealth away from richer citizens and give it to poorer citizens; “The business report report includes a section on the word “socialism.””
serviceable: ready or able to be used; “The speaker uses “serviceable” to characterize the business report situation.”
anarchy: a situation in which there is no effective government in a country or no order in an organization or situation; “Learners saw the word “anarchy” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
bravado: Bravado is an appearance of courage or confidence that someone shows in order to impress other people; “A clear definition of the word “bravado” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
grate: to rub cheese, vegetables etc against a rough or sharp surface in order to break them into small pieces; “A clear example helps learners use “grate” in a sentence about the business report.”
grievous: If you describe something such as a loss as grievous, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects; “The report describes the business report issue as grievous.”
intercession: when someone talks to a person in authority in order to prevent something bad happening to someone else; “Learners saw the word “intercession” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
intervention: the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens; “The speaker used the word “intervention” while explaining the business report problem.”
invader: a soldier or a group of soldiers that enters a country or town by force in order to take control of it; “The speaker used the word “invader” while explaining the business report problem.”
referendum: when people vote in order to make a decision about a particular subject, rather than voting for a person; “The speaker used the word “referendum” while explaining the business report problem.”
revision: the process of changing something in order to improve it by correcting it or including new information or ideas; “A clear definition of the word “revision” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
rewrite: to change something that has been written, especially in order to improve it, or because new information is available; “Learners hear “rewrite” while following the business report explanation.”
scanner: a machine that passes an electrical beam over something in order to produce a picture of what is inside it; “Learners saw the word “scanner” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
scuttle: to sink a ship by making holes in the bottom, especially in order to prevent it being used by an enemy; “In the business report discussion, the verb “scuttle” describes an action or change.”
stipend: an amount of money paid regularly to someone, especially a priest, as a salary or as money to live on; “A clear definition of the word “stipend” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
tick: to mark a test, list of questions etc with a tick, in order to show that something is correct, to choose something etc; “A clear example helps learners use “tick” in a sentence about the business report.”
cyclical: A cyclical process is one in which a series of events happens again and again in the same order; “The report describes the business report issue as cyclical.”
dictionary: a book that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings in the same language, or another language; “Learners saw the word “dictionary” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
juxtapose: to put things together, especially things that are not normally together, in order to compare them or to make something new; “A clear example helps learners use “juxtapose” in a sentence about the business report.”
knighthood: A knighthood is a title that is given to a man by a British king or queen for his achievements or his service to his country; “A clear definition of the word “knighthood” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
militant: a militant organization or person is willing to use strong or violent action in order to achieve political or social change; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as militant.”
sex: the physical activity that two people do together in order to produce babies, or for pleasure; “The business report report includes a section on the word “sex.””
smear: to tell an untrue story about someone important in order to make people lose respect for them – used especially in newspapers; “In the business report discussion, the verb “smear” describes an action or change.”
smile: to make your mouth curve upwards, in order to be friendly or because you are happy or amused; “Learners hear “smile” while following the business report explanation.”
collusion: a secret agreement that two or more people make in order to do something dishonest; “The business report report includes a section on the word “collusion.””
communism: a political system in which the government controls the production of all food and goods, and there is no privately owned property; “The business report report includes a section on the word “communism.””
dissolution: the act of breaking up an organization, institution etc so that it no longer exists; “The speaker used the word “dissolution” while explaining the business report problem.”
extravagance: Extravagance is the spending of more money than is reasonable or than you can afford; “The speaker used the word “extravagance” while explaining the business report problem.”
foray: a short sudden attack by a group of soldiers, especially in order to get food or supplies; “The speaker used the word “foray” while explaining the business report problem.”
migrant: someone who goes to live in another area or country, especially in order to find work; “Learners saw the word “migrant” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
provident: careful and sensible in the way you plan things, especially by saving money for the future; “During the business report discussion, “provident” signals a particular quality.”
reparation: money paid by a defeated country after a war, for all the deaths, damage etc it has caused; “The speaker used the word “reparation” while explaining the business report problem.”
adaptable: able to change in order to be successful in new and different situations; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as adaptable.”
coercion: the use of threats or orders to make someone do something they do not want to do; “Learners saw the word “coercion” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
entertainer: someone whose job is to tell jokes, sing etc in order to entertain people; “The speaker used the word “entertainer” while explaining the business report problem.”
forgery: a document, painting, or piece of paper money that has been copied illegally; “Learners saw the word “forgery” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
imperious: giving orders and expecting to be obeyed, in a way that seems too proud; “The speaker uses “imperious” to characterize the business report situation.”
methodical: a methodical way of doing something is careful and uses an ordered system; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as methodical.”
prodigal: someone who spends money carelessly and wastes their time – used humorously; “Learners saw the word “prodigal” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it; “A clear example helps learners use “scrub” in a sentence about the business report.”
shop: a building or part of a building where you can buy things, food, or services; “Learners saw the word “shop” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
shuffle: to mix playing card s into a different order before playing a game with them; “The speaker explains how “shuffle” is used in a report about the business report.”
churn: a container used for shaking milk in order to make it into butter; “The business report report includes a section on the word “churn.””
colossus: someone or something that is extremely big or extremely important; “A clear definition of the word “colossus” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
deceitful: someone who is deceitful tells lies in order to get what they want; “The speaker uses “deceitful” to characterize the business report situation.”
firewood: wood that has been cut or collected in order to be burned in a fire; “A clear definition of the word “firewood” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
inheritance: money, property etc that you receive from someone who has died; “Learners saw the word “inheritance” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
reactor: a large structure used for the controlled production of nuclear energy; “The business report report includes a section on the word “reactor.””
swindle: a situation in which someone gets money by deceiving someone else; “Learners saw the word “swindle” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
tout: to try to persuade people to buy goods or services you are offering; “In the business report discussion, the verb “tout” describes an action or change.”
try: to take action in order to do something that you may not be able to do; “A clear example helps learners use “try” in a sentence about the business report.”
wring: to tightly twist a wet cloth or wet clothes in order to remove water; “A clear example helps learners use “wring” in a sentence about the business report.”
caprice: a sudden and unreasonable change of mind or behaviour; “A clear definition of the word “caprice” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
digital: using a system in which information is recorded or sent out electronically in the form of numbers, usually ones and zeros; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as digital.”
dissect: to examine something carefully in order to understand it; “A clear example helps learners use “dissect” in a sentence about the business report.”
drugstore: a shop where you can buy medicines, beauty products etc; “A clear definition of the word “drugstore” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
forbid: to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something, or that something is not allowed; “Learners hear “forbid” while following the business report explanation.”
index: an alphabetical list of names, subjects etc at the back of a book, with the numbers of the pages where they can be found; “The business report report includes a section on the word “index.””
intoxicate: (of an alcoholic drink) to produce in (a person) a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; make drunk; inebriate; “In the business report discussion, the verb “intoxicate” describes an action or change.”
keyboard: a board with buttons marked with letters or numbers that are pressed to put information into a computer or other machine; “The speaker used the word “keyboard” while explaining the business report problem.”
publication: The publication of a book or magazine is the act of printing it and sending it to stores to be sold; “Learners saw the word “publication” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
quibble: a small complaint or criticism about something unimportant; “The business report report includes a section on the word “quibble.””
respectively: in the same order as the things you have just mentioned; “The result was described respectively in the final business report paragraph.”
skip: to go from one subject to another in no fixed order; “A clear example helps learners use “skip” in a sentence about the business report.”
spell: to form a word by writing or naming the letters in order; “In the business report discussion, the verb “spell” describes an action or change.”
squalid: very dirty and unpleasant because of a lack of care or money; “During the business report discussion, “squalid” signals a particular quality.”
transpose: to change the order or position of two or more things; “A clear example helps learners use “transpose” in a sentence about the business report.”
admire: to respect and like someone because they have done something that you think is good; “Learners hear “admire” while following the business report explanation.”
adult: a fully-grown person, or one who is considered to be legally responsible for their actions; “Learners saw the word “adult” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
apology: something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong; “A clear definition of the word “apology” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
attract: to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in something; “A clear example helps learners use “attract” in a sentence about the business report.”
average: the average amount is the amount you get when you add together several quantities and divide this by the total number of quantities; “During the business report discussion, “average” signals a particular quality.”
board: a flat piece of wood, plastic, card etc that you use for a particular purpose such as cutting things on, or for playing indoor games; “The business report report includes a section on the word “board.””
comparative: the comparative form of an adjective or adverb shows an increase in size, quality, degree etc when it is considered in relation to something else. For example, ‘bigger’ is the comparative form of ‘big’, and ‘more slowly’ is the comparative form of ‘slowly’.; “During the business report discussion, “comparative” signals a particular quality.”
conduct: to stand in front of a group of musicians or singers and direct their playing or singing; “In the business report discussion, the verb “conduct” describes an action or change.”
consideration: careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision; “Learners saw the word “consideration” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
consistent: a consistent argument or idea does not have any parts that do not match other parts; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as consistent.”
corridor: a long narrow passage on a train or between rooms in a building, with doors leading off it; “The business report report includes a section on the word “corridor.””
criminal: someone who is involved in illegal activities or has been proved guilty of a crime; “A clear definition of the word “criminal” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
curtain: a piece of hanging cloth that can be pulled across to cover a window, divide a room etc; “Learners saw the word “curtain” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
delegate: someone who has been elected or chosen to speak, vote, or take decisions for a group; “A clear definition of the word “delegate” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
demand: to ask for something very firmly, especially because you think you have a right to do this; “The speaker explains how “demand” is used in a report about the business report.”
electric: needing electricity to work, produced by electricity, or used for carrying electricity; “During the business report discussion, “electric” signals a particular quality.”
fasten: to firmly close a window, gate etc so that it will not open, or to become firmly closed; “The speaker explains how “fasten” is used in a report about the business report.”
forthright: direct and honest - used in order to show approval; “The speaker uses “forthright” to characterize the business report situation.”
good: in order to help someone or improve a situation; “The speaker used the word “good” while explaining the business report problem.”
levee: A levee is a raised bank alongside a river; “The speaker used the word “levee” while explaining the business report problem.”
mineral: a substance that is formed naturally in the earth, such as coal, salt, stone, or gold. Minerals can be dug out of the ground and used; “The business report report includes a section on the word “mineral.””
motive: the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden; “The business report report includes a section on the word “motive.””
obey: to do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a law or rule says you must do; “A clear example helps learners use “obey” in a sentence about the business report.”
ounce: a unit for measuring weight, equal to 28.35 grams. There are 16 ounces in a pound.; “Learners saw the word “ounce” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
pharmaceutical: relating to the production of drugs and medicines; “During the business report discussion, “pharmaceutical” signals a particular quality.”
pluck: to pull something quickly in order to remove it; “A clear example helps learners use “pluck” in a sentence about the business report.”
respondent: someone who has to defend their own case in a law court, especially in a divorce case; “Learners saw the word “respondent” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
storage: the process of keeping or putting something in a special place while it is not being used; “The speaker used the word “storage” while explaining the business report problem.”
threaten: to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want; “A clear example helps learners use “threaten” in a sentence about the business report.”
undersell: to sell goods at a lower price than someone else; “Learners hear “undersell” while following the business report explanation.”
Venus: the planetthat is second in order from the Sun; “The speaker used the word “venus” while explaining the business report problem.”
admit: to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right; “A clear example helps learners use “admit” in a sentence about the business report.”
conclude: to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have; “The speaker explains how “conclude” is used in a report about the business report.”
confirm: to show that something is definitely true, especially by providing more proof; “Learners hear “confirm” while following the business report explanation.”
directive: an official order or instruction; “A clear definition of the word “directive” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
drag: to pull something along the ground, often because it is too heavy to carry; “Learners hear “drag” while following the business report explanation.”
empire: a group of countries that are all controlled by one ruler or government; “Learners saw the word “empire” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
environment: the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities; “The speaker used the word “environment” while explaining the business report problem.”
local: relating to the particular area you live in, or the area you are talking about; “During the business report discussion, “local” signals a particular quality.”
location: a particular place, especially in relation to other areas, buildings etc; “The speaker used the word “location” while explaining the business report problem.”
preparatory: done in order to get ready for something; “The speaker uses “preparatory” to characterize the business report situation.”
pressure: an attempt to persuade someone by using influence, arguments, or threats; “The speaker used the word “pressure” while explaining the business report problem.”
receipt: a piece of paper that you are given which shows that you have paid for something; “The business report report includes a section on the word “receipt.””
repay: to pay back money that you have borrowed; “The speaker explains how “repay” is used in a report about the business report.”
representative: someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions for someone else; “The speaker used the word “representative” while explaining the business report problem.”
risk: to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed; “The speaker explains how “risk” is used in a report about the business report.”
shave: to cut off hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor; “A clear example helps learners use “shave” in a sentence about the business report.”
specialist: someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, or is very skilled at it; “The speaker used the word “specialist” while explaining the business report problem.”
temptation: a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should not; “The speaker used the word “temptation” while explaining the business report problem.”
tertiary: third in place, degree, or order; “The report describes the business report issue as tertiary.”
thrifty: using money carefully and wisely; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as thrifty.”
unaccountable: very surprising and difficult to explain; “The report describes the business report issue as unaccountable.”
variety: the differences within a group, set of actions etc that make it interesting; “The business report report includes a section on the word “variety.””
absolute: something that is considered to be true or right in all situations; “A clear definition of the word “absolute” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
acceptance: when you officially agree to take something that you have been offered; “A clear definition of the word “acceptance” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
achievement: something important that you succeed in doing by your own efforts; “The speaker used the word “achievement” while explaining the business report problem.”
bulb: the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from; “The speaker used the word “bulb” while explaining the business report problem.”
burst: the act of something bursting or the place where it has burst; “The business report report includes a section on the word “burst.””
carriage: a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a horse, used in the past; “Learners saw the word “carriage” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
channel: a television station and all the programmes that it broadcasts; “The speaker used the word “channel” while explaining the business report problem.”
conclusion: something you decide after considering all the information you have; “The speaker used the word “conclusion” while explaining the business report problem.”
container: something such as a box or bowl that you use to keep things in; “A clear definition of the word “container” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
delete: to remove something that has been written down or stored in a computer; “A clear example helps learners use “delete” in a sentence about the business report.”
detail: a single feature, fact, or piece of information about something; “A clear definition of the word “detail” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
flood: a very large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry; “The business report report includes a section on the word “flood.””
forth: going out from a place or point, and moving forwards or outwards; “The result was described forth in the final business report paragraph.”
improvement: the act of improving something or the state of being improved; “Learners saw the word “improvement” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
instruction: the written information that tells you how to do or use something; “Learners saw the word “instruction” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
label: to attach a label onto something or write information on something; “In the business report discussion, the verb “label” describes an action or change.”
leader: the person who directs or controls a group, organization, country etc; “The speaker used the word “leader” while explaining the business report problem.”
leadership: the position of being the leader of a group, organization, country etc; “The speaker used the word “leadership” while explaining the business report problem.”
low: a low price, level, or value; “Learners saw the word “low” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
mill: a building containing a large machine for crushing grain into flour; “Learners saw the word “mill” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
multiple: a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times; “The business report report includes a section on the word “multiple.””
nuclear: relating to or involving the nucleus of an atom, or the energy produced when the nucleus of an atom is either split or joined with the nucleus of another atom; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as nuclear.”
railway: a system of tracks along which trains run, or a system of trains; “The speaker used the word “railway” while explaining the business report problem.”
recognition: the act of realizing and accepting that something is true or important; “The speaker used the word “recognition” while explaining the business report problem.”
relative: having a particular quality when compared with something else; “The report describes the business report issue as relative.”
renew: to begin doing something again after a period of not doing it; “The speaker explains how “renew” is used in a report about the business report.”
respond: to do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done; “A clear example helps learners use “respond” in a sentence about the business report.”
retire: to stop working, usually because you have reached a certain age; “A clear example helps learners use “retire” in a sentence about the business report.”
scope: the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with; “Learners saw the word “scope” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
sheer: A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical; “During the business report discussion, “sheer” signals a particular quality.”
wool: the soft thick hair that sheep and some goats have on their body; “The speaker used the word “wool” while explaining the business report problem.”
bold: not afraid of taking risks and making difficult decisions; “The speaker uses “bold” to characterize the business report situation.”
burden: something difficult or worrying that you are responsible for; “The business report report includes a section on the word “burden.””
capable: having the qualities or ability needed to do something; “The report describes the business report issue as capable.”
consultant: someone whose job is to give advice on a particular subject; “A clear definition of the word “consultant” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
dirt: any substance that makes things dirty, such as mud or dust; “A clear definition of the word “dirt” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
educate: to teach a child at a school, college, or university; “A clear example helps learners use “educate” in a sentence about the business report.”
elect: to choose someone for an official position by voting; “The speaker explains how “elect” is used in a report about the business report.”
enclose: to put something inside an envelope as well as a letter; “The speaker explains how “enclose” is used in a report about the business report.”
engine: the part of a vehicle that produces power to make it move; “Learners saw the word “engine” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
expansion: the process of becoming greater in size, number, or amount; “The speaker used the word “expansion” while explaining the business report problem.”
force: to make someone do something they do not want to do; “A clear example helps learners use “force” in a sentence about the business report.”
glossy: shiny and smooth; “The speaker uses “glossy” to characterize the business report situation.”
handle: to do the things that are necessary to complete a job; “In the business report discussion, the verb “handle” describes an action or change.”
hunt: to hunt foxes as a sport, riding on horses and using dogs; “A clear example helps learners use “hunt” in a sentence about the business report.”
introduction: the act of bringing something into use for the first time; “Learners saw the word “introduction” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
justice: the quality of being right and deserving fair treatment; “A clear definition of the word “justice” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
marry: if you marry someone, you become their husband or wife; “A clear example helps learners use “marry” in a sentence about the business report.”
nationality: the state of being legally a citizen of a particular country; “The business report report includes a section on the word “nationality.””
notebook: a book made of plain paper on which you can write notes; “The speaker used the word “notebook” while explaining the business report problem.”
operator: someone who operates a machine or piece of equipment; “The business report report includes a section on the word “operator.””
quote: to repeat exactly what someone else has said or written; “Learners hear “quote” while following the business report explanation.”
reject: to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something; “The speaker explains how “reject” is used in a report about the business report.”
secure: to make something safe from being attacked, harmed, or lost; “A clear example helps learners use “secure” in a sentence about the business report.”
union: an organization formed by workers to protect their rights; “The speaker used the word “union” while explaining the business report problem.”
addition: the act of adding something to something else; “The business report report includes a section on the word “addition.””
appoint: to choose someone for a position or a job; “A clear example helps learners use “appoint” in a sentence about the business report.”
behave: to do things that are good, bad, sensible etc; “A clear example helps learners use “behave” in a sentence about the business report.”
complicated: consisting of many closely connected parts; “The speaker uses “complicated” to characterize the business report situation.”
create: to make something exist that did not exist before; “In the business report discussion, the verb “create” describes an action or change.”
crime: an illegal action, which can be punished by law; “The business report report includes a section on the word “crime.””
diplomatic: relating to or involving the work of diplomats; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as diplomatic.”
excessive: much more than is reasonable or necessary; “During the business report discussion, “excessive” signals a particular quality.”
fashionable: popular, especially for a short period of time; “The report describes the business report issue as fashionable.”
improve: to make something better, or to become better; “Learners hear “improve” while following the business report explanation.”
inner: on the inside or close to the centre of something; “The report describes the business report issue as inner.”
interview: to ask someone questions during an interview; “The speaker explains how “interview” is used in a report about the business report.”
invent: to make, design, or think of a new type of thing; “In the business report discussion, the verb “invent” describes an action or change.”
scientific: about or related to science, or using its methods; “The speaker uses “scientific” to characterize the business report situation.”
specify: to state something in an exact and detailed way; “A clear example helps learners use “specify” in a sentence about the business report.”
urge: to strongly suggest that someone does something; “A clear example helps learners use “urge” in a sentence about the business report.”
worthy: someone who is important and should be respected; “The speaker used the word “worthy” while explaining the business report problem.”
accurate: correct and true in every detail; “The report describes the business report issue as accurate.”
agriculture: the practice or science of farming; “A clear definition of the word “agriculture” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
curious: wanting to know about something; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as curious.”
disappear: to become impossible to see any longer; “The speaker explains how “disappear” is used in a report about the business report.”
global: affecting or including the whole world; “The speaker uses “global” to characterize the business report situation.”
guilty: having done something that is a crime; “Researchers describe the business report evidence as guilty.”
harm: to have a bad effect on something; “In the business report discussion, the verb “harm” describes an action or change.”
loose: to make something unpleasant begin; “Learners hear “loose” while following the business report explanation.”
normal: the usual state, level, or amount; “The speaker used the word “normal” while explaining the business report problem.”
requirement: something that someone needs or asks for; “The speaker used the word “requirement” while explaining the business report problem.”
stable: a building where horses are kept; “A clear definition of the word “stable” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
talent: a natural ability to do something well; “The business report report includes a section on the word “talent.””
technique: a special way of doing something; “Learners saw the word “technique” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
abroad: in or to a foreign country; “The report explains why the business report pattern developed abroad.”
astonish: to surprise someone very much; “The speaker explains how “astonish” is used in a report about the business report.”
billion: the number 1,000,000,000; “The speaker used the word “billion” while explaining the business report problem.”
carpet: to cover a floor with carpet; “A clear example helps learners use “carpet” in a sentence about the business report.”
competitive: relating to competition; “The speaker uses “competitive” to characterize the business report situation.”
covenant: a legal agreement in which someone promises to pay a person or organization an amount of money regularly; “Learners saw the word “covenant” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
disadvantaged: having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed; “During the business report discussion, “disadvantaged” signals a particular quality.”
disposal: when you get rid of something; “A clear definition of the word “disposal” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
embankment: a wide wall of earth or stones built to stop water from flooding an area, or to support a road or railway; “Learners saw the word “embankment” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
explanatory: giving information about something or describing how something works, in order to make it easier to understand; “During the business report discussion, “explanatory” signals a particular quality.”
facing: an outer surface of a wall or building made of a different material from the rest in order to make it look attractive; “The business report report includes a section on the word “facing.””
gambit: A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them; “The business report report includes a section on the word “gambit.””
heiress: a woman who will receive or has received a lot of money or property after the death of an older member of her family; “A clear definition of the word “heiress” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
horizontal: a horizontal line or surface; “Learners saw the word “horizontal” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
infiltrate: to secretly join an organization or enter a place in order to find out information about it or harm it; “Learners hear “infiltrate” while following the business report explanation.”
internal: within a particular country; “The speaker uses “internal” to characterize the business report situation.”
mafia: The Mafia is a criminal organization that makes money illegally, especially by threatening people and dealing in drugs; “Learners saw the word “mafia” while comparing two sides of the business report issue.”
multimedia: You use multimedia to refer to computer programs and products which involve sound, pictures, and film, as well as text; “A clear definition of the word “multimedia” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
parenthetical: said or written while you are talking or writing about something else in order to explain something or add information; “The report describes the business report issue as parenthetical.”
private: a soldier of the lowest rank; “A clear definition of the word “private” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
rehearse: to practise or make people practise something such as a play or concert in order to prepare for a public performance; “A clear example helps learners use “rehearse” in a sentence about the business report.”
renegade: someone who leaves one side in a war, politics etc in order to join the opposing side – used to show disapproval; “A clear definition of the word “renegade” helped the group discuss the business report topic.”
sarcastic: saying things that are the opposite of what you mean, in order to make an unkind joke or to show that you are annoyed; “The speaker uses “sarcastic” to characterize the business report situation.”
scrounge: to get money or something you want by asking other people for it rather than by paying for it yourself; “Learners hear “scrounge” while following the business report explanation.”
showcase: an event or situation that is designed to show the good qualities of a person, organization, product etc; “The speaker used the word “showcase” while explaining the business report problem.”