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TOEIC Workplace English

Business Precision: Work & career

More exact language for finance, operations, negotiation, and business decisions. Focus: work & career.

Independent TOEIC study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Work & career
  • Advanced · C1
  • 250 words
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The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

apprentice
someone who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn a particular skill or job
“A clear definition of the word “apprentice” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
self-employed
working for yourself and not employed by a company
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as self-employed.”
lay-off
an occasion when an employer ends a worker’s employment for a temporary period of time because there is not enough work
“Learners saw the word “lay-off” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
seniority
if you have seniority in a company or organization, you have worked there a long time and have some official advantages
“Learners saw the word “seniority” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
white-collar
white-collar workers have jobs in offices, banks etc rather than jobs working in factories, building things etc
“During the workplace decision discussion, “white-collar” signals a particular quality.”
go-slow
a protest against an employer in which the workers work as slowly as possible
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “go-slow.””
headhunt
If someone who works for a particular company is headhunted, they leave that company because another company has approached them and offered them another job with better pay and higher status
“The speaker explains how “headhunt” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
cutback
a reduction in something, such as the number of workers in a company or the amount of money a government or company spends
“The speaker used the word “cutback” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
dealership
a business that sells a particular company’s product, especially cars
“The speaker used the word “dealership” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
part-time
someone who has a part-time job works for only part of each day or week
“During the workplace decision discussion, “part-time” signals a particular quality.”
jobbery
the practice of making private profit out of a public office; corruption or graft
“The speaker used the word “jobbery” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
semi-skilled
a semi-skilled worker has some skills related to the job they do, but is not fully skilled
“During the workplace decision discussion, “semi-skilled” signals a particular quality.”
convocation
a large formal meeting of a group of people, especially church officials
“A clear definition of the word “convocation” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
factotum
a servant or worker who has to do many different kinds of jobs for someone
“A clear definition of the word “factotum” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
blue-collar
blue-collar workers do physical work, rather than working in offices
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as blue-collar.”
functionary
someone who has a job doing unimportant or boring official duties
“Learners saw the word “functionary” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
undertaking
an important job, piece of work, or activity that you are responsible for
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “undertaking.””
incumbent
someone who has been elected to an official position, especially in politics, and who is doing that job at the present time
“The speaker used the word “incumbent” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
appropriation
the process of saving money for a special purpose, or the money that is saved, especially by a business or government
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “appropriation.””
prosecutor
In some countries, a prosecutor is a lawyer or official who brings charges against someone or tries to prove in a trial that they are guilty
“Learners saw the word “prosecutor” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
tenure
the period of time when someone has an important job
“A clear definition of the word “tenure” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
approbation
official praise or approval
“A clear definition of the word “approbation” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
integrated
an integrated system, institution etc combines many different groups, ideas, or parts in a way that works well
“During the workplace decision discussion, “integrated” signals a particular quality.”
harmonize
if two or more things harmonize, they work well together or look good together
“The speaker explains how “harmonize” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
purview
within or outside the limits of someone’s job, activity, or knowledge
“Learners saw the word “purview” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
malfunction
a fault in the way a machine or part of someone’s body works
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “malfunction.””
expel
to officially force someone to leave a school or organization
“Learners hear “expel” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
bourgeois
a member of the middle class, esp one regarded as being conservative and materialistic or (in Marxist thought) a capitalist exploiting the working class
“A clear definition of the word “bourgeois” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
apprenticeship
the job of being an apprentice, or the period of time in which you are an apprentice
“A clear definition of the word “apprenticeship” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
summit
an important meeting or set of meetings between the leaders of several governments
“A clear definition of the word “summit” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
exonerate
to state officially that someone who has been blamed for something is not guilty
“A clear example helps learners use “exonerate” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
physiology
the science that studies the way in which the bodies of living things work
“A clear definition of the word “physiology” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
postal
relating to the official system which takes letters from one place to another
“During the workplace decision discussion, “postal” signals a particular quality.”
artisan
someone who does skilled work, making things with their hands
“Learners saw the word “artisan” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
battalion
a large group of soldiers consisting of several companies ( company )
“Learners saw the word “battalion” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
bypass
to avoid obeying a rule, system, or someone in an official position
“Learners hear “bypass” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
Democrat
someone who believes in democracy, or works to achieve it
“A clear definition of the word “democrat” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
activism
Activism is the process of campaigning in public or working for an organization in order to bring about political or social change
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “activism.””
municipality
a town, city, or other small area, which has its own government to make decisions about local affairs, or the officials in that government
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “municipality.””
assembler
An assembler is a person, a machine, or a company that assembles the individual parts of a vehicle or a piece of equipment such as a computer
“Learners saw the word “assembler” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
caseload
The caseload of someone such as a doctor, social worker, or lawyer is the number of cases that they have to deal with
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “caseload.””
impeachment
The impeachment of a senior official is the process of charging them with a crime that makes them unfit for office
“A clear definition of the word “impeachment” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
secede
if a country or state secedes from another country, it officially stops being part of it and becomes independent
“The speaker explains how “secede” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
segregation
when people of different races, sexes, or religions are kept apart so that they live, work, or study separately
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “segregation.””
magistrate
someone, not usually a lawyer, who works as a judge in a local court of law, dealing with less serious crimes
“The speaker used the word “magistrate” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
pretax
Pretax profits or losses are the total profits or losses made by a company before tax has been taken away
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as pretax.”
restructure
to change the way in which something such as a government, business, or system is organized
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “restructure” describes an action or change.”
unionization
The unionization of workers or industries is the process of workers becoming members of unions
“A clear definition of the word “unionization” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
bloc
a large group of people or countries with the same political aims, working together
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “bloc.””
dedicated
someone who is dedicated works very hard at what they do because they care a lot about it
“During the workplace decision discussion, “dedicated” signals a particular quality.”
intern
someone who has nearly finished training as a doctor and is working in a hospital
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “intern.””
plagiarism
when someone uses another person’s words, ideas, or work and pretends they are their own
“The speaker used the word “plagiarism” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
treadmill
work or a way of life that seems very boring because you always have to do the same things
“Learners saw the word “treadmill” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
monopolistic
controlling or trying to control an industry or business activity completely
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as monopolistic.”
revoke
to officially state that a law, decision, or agreement is no longer effective
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “revoke” describes an action or change.”
takeover
when one company takes control of another by buying more than half its shares
“The speaker used the word “takeover” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
maldistribution
faulty, unequal, or unfair distribution (as of wealth, business, etc)
“Learners saw the word “maldistribution” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
rejuvenate
to make something work much better or become much better again
“The speaker explains how “rejuvenate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
unaccompanied
someone or something that is unaccompanied has no one with them
“During the workplace decision discussion, “unaccompanied” signals a particular quality.”
comedian
someone whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “comedian.””
companionate
resembling, appropriate to, or acting as a companion
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as companionate.”
detain
to officially prevent someone from leaving a place
“The speaker explains how “detain” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
rustic
someone from the country, especially a farm worker
“Learners saw the word “rustic” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
announcement
an important or official statement
“A clear definition of the word “announcement” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
carpentry
the skill or work of a carpenter
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “carpentry.””
occupational
relating to or caused by your job
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as occupational.”
underwriter
someone who makes insurance contracts
“A clear definition of the word “underwriter” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
avocation
Your avocation is a job or activity that you do because you are interested in it, rather than to earn your living
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “avocation.””
pomp
all the impressive clothes, decorations, music etc that are traditional for an important official or public ceremony
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “pomp.””
enactment
The enactment of a law is the process in a legislature by which the law is agreed upon and made official
“A clear definition of the word “enactment” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
furlough
a period of time when a soldier or someone working in another country can return to their own country
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “furlough.””
impropriety
behaviour or an action that is wrong or unacceptable according to moral, social, or professional standards
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “impropriety.””
pointer
the small symbol, usually an arrow , that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc
“The speaker used the word “pointer” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
overhaul
to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
“Learners hear “overhaul” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
slog
to work hard at something without stopping, especially when the work is difficult, tiring, or boring
“The speaker explains how “slog” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
synchronous
if two or more things are synchronous, they happen at the same time or work at the same speed
“During the workplace decision discussion, “synchronous” signals a particular quality.”
dissenter
a person or organization that disagrees with an official decision or accepted opinion
“The speaker used the word “dissenter” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
onerous
work or a responsibility that is onerous is difficult and worrying or makes you tired
“During the workplace decision discussion, “onerous” signals a particular quality.”
confiscate
to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
“A clear example helps learners use “confiscate” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
downsize
To downsize something such as a business or industry means to make it smaller
“A clear example helps learners use “downsize” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
niggardly
a niggardly gift, amount, salary etc is much too small and is given unwillingly
“The speaker uses “niggardly” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
scroll
a long piece of paper that can be rolled up, and is used as an official document
“A clear definition of the word “scroll” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
acquittal
an official statement in a court of law that someone is not guilty
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “acquittal.””
assiduous
Someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very thoroughly
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as assiduous.”
neophyte
someone who has just started to learn a particular skill, art, job etc
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “neophyte.””
reprieve
to officially stop a prisoner from being killed as a punishment
“Learners hear “reprieve” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
rookie
someone who has just started doing a job and has little experience
“The speaker used the word “rookie” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
cartographer
A cartographer is a person whose job is drawing maps
“Learners saw the word “cartographer” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
finalize
to finish the last part of a plan, business deal etc
“Learners hear “finalize” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
indict
to officially charge someone with a criminal offence
“A clear example helps learners use “indict” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
travail
a difficult or unpleasant situation, or very tiring work
“A clear definition of the word “travail” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
typography
the work of preparing written material for printing
“A clear definition of the word “typography” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
venue
a place where an organized meeting, concert etc takes place
“A clear definition of the word “venue” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
waive
to state officially that a right, rule etc can be ignored
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “waive” describes an action or change.”
abolition
when a law or a system is officially ended
“The speaker used the word “abolition” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
benchmarking
In business, benchmarking is a process in which a company compares its products and methods with those of the most successful companies in its field, in order to try to improve its own performance
“The speaker used the word “benchmarking” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
sheriff
an elected law officer of a county in the US
“A clear definition of the word “sheriff” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
dismissal
when someone is removed from their job
“The speaker used the word “dismissal” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
malinger
to avoid work by pretending to be ill
“A clear example helps learners use “malinger” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
brainstorm
If a group of people brainstorm, they have a meeting in which they all put forward as many ideas and suggestions as they can think of
“The speaker explains how “brainstorm” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
compatibility
the ability of one piece of computer equipment to be used with another one, especially when they are made by different companies
“Learners saw the word “compatibility” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
cronyism
the practice of unfairly giving the best jobs to your friends when you are in a position of power - used to show disapproval
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “cronyism.””
e-commerce
the activity of buying and selling goods and services and doing other business activities using a computer and the Internet
“The speaker used the word “e-commerce” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
gavel
a small hammer that the person in charge of a meeting, court of law, auction etc hits on a table in order to get people’s attention
“A clear definition of the word “gavel” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
nomination
the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a position, duty or prize, or the fact of being suggested for it
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “nomination.””
sublimate
to use the energy that comes from sexual feelings to do something, such as work or art, that is more acceptable to your society
“Learners hear “sublimate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
villein
a poor farm worker in the Middle Ages who was given a small piece of land in return for working on the land of a rich lord
“A clear definition of the word “villein” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
espionage
the activity of secretly finding out secret information and giving it to a country’s enemies or a company’s competitors
“A clear definition of the word “espionage” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
impeach
if a government official is impeached, they are formally charged with a serious crime in a special government court
“A clear example helps learners use “impeach” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
incumbency
the state of holding an official position, especially in politics, or the time when someone holds an official position
“The speaker used the word “incumbency” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
insignia
a badge or sign that shows what official or military rank someone has, or which group or organization they belong to
“Learners saw the word “insignia” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
mogul
A mogul is an important, rich, and powerful businessman, especially one in the news, film, or television industry
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “mogul.””
pawnbroker
someone whose business is to lend people money in exchange for valuable objects. If the money is not paid back, the pawnbroker can sell the object.
“A clear definition of the word “pawnbroker” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
precinct
one of the areas that a town or city is divided into, so that elections or police work can be organized more easily
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “precinct.””
recruitment
The recruitment of workers, soldiers, or members is the act or process of selecting them for an organization or army and persuading them to join
“Learners saw the word “recruitment” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
titular
A titular job or position has a name that makes it seem important, although the person who has it is not really powerful
“The speaker uses “titular” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
visa
an official mark put on your passport that gives you permission to temporarily enter or leave a foreign country
“A clear definition of the word “visa” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
cordon
a line of police officers, soldiers, or vehicles that is put around an area to stop people going there
“The speaker used the word “cordon” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
declassify
If secret documents or records are declassified, it is officially stated that they are no longer secret
“A clear example helps learners use “declassify” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
fiat
an official order given by someone in a position of authority, without considering what other people want
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “fiat.””
forfeiture
when someone has their property or money officially taken away because they have broken a law or rule
“A clear definition of the word “forfeiture” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
gestation
the process by which a new idea, piece of work etc is developed, or the period of time when this happens
“Learners saw the word “gestation” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
nepotism
the practice of unfairly giving the best jobs to members of your family when you are in a position of power
“A clear definition of the word “nepotism” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
patchwork
a type of sewing in which many coloured squares of cloth are stitched together to make one large piece
“A clear definition of the word “patchwork” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
scaffold
a structure built next to a wall, for workers to stand on while they build, repair, or paint a building
“Learners saw the word “scaffold” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
warden
a person who is responsible for a particular place and whose job is to make sure its rules are obeyed
“The speaker used the word “warden” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
cut-throat
a cut-throat activity or business involves people competing with each other in an unpleasant way
“During the workplace decision discussion, “cut-throat” signals a particular quality.”
nonage
the state of being under any of various ages at which a person may legally enter into certain transactions, such as the making of binding contracts, marrying, etc
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “nonage.””
orthodontics
the skill or job of helping teeth to grow straight when they have not been growing correctly
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “orthodontics.””
praxis
the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory
“A clear definition of the word “praxis” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
secession
when a country or state officially stops being part of another country and becomes independent
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “secession.””
adjudicate
to officially decide who is right in a disagreement and decide what should be done
“Learners hear “adjudicate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
digamy
a second marriage contracted after the termination of the first by death or divorce
“A clear definition of the word “digamy” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
echelon
a rank or level of authority in an organization, business etc, or the people at that level
“Learners saw the word “echelon” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
emolument
Emoluments are money or other forms of payment that a person receives for doing work
“Learners saw the word “emolument” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
magistracy
the official position of a magistrate, or the time during which someone has this position
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “magistracy.””
pilfer
to steal things that are not worth much, especially from the place where you work
“Learners hear “pilfer” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
plenum
A plenum is a meeting that is attended by all the members of a committee or conference
“The speaker used the word “plenum” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
rimose
(esp of plant parts) having the surface marked by a network of intersecting cracks
“During the workplace decision discussion, “rimose” signals a particular quality.”
slacker
someone who is lazy and does not do all the work they should – used to show disapproval
“The speaker used the word “slacker” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
bailment
a contractual delivery of goods in trust to a person for a specific purpose
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “bailment.””
enterprising
having the ability to think of new activities or ideas and make them work
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as enterprising.”
fretwork
patterns cut into thin wood, metal etc or the activity of making these patterns
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “fretwork.””
heresy
a belief that disagrees with the official principles of a particular religion
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “heresy.””
honorarium
a sum of money offered to a professional for a piece of advice, a speech etc
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “honorarium.””
recondition
to repair something, especially an old machine, so that it works like a new one
“Learners hear “recondition” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
robe
a long loose piece of clothing, especially one worn for official ceremonies
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “robe.””
coronation
the ceremony at which someone is officially made king or queen
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “coronation.””
cushy
a cushy job or life is very easy and does not need much effort
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as cushy.”
envoy
someone who is sent to another country as an official representative
“The speaker used the word “envoy” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
homologate
to approve or ratify (a deed or contract, esp one that is defective)
“A clear example helps learners use “homologate” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
infallible
something that is infallible always works or has the intended effect
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as infallible.”
janitor
someone whose job is to look after a school or other large building
“A clear definition of the word “janitor” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
lapidary
a person whose business is to cut, polish, set, or deal in gemstones
“Learners saw the word “lapidary” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
latifundium
a large agricultural estate, esp one worked by slaves in ancient Rome
“Learners saw the word “latifundium” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
podiatry
Podiatry is the professional care and treatment of people's feet
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “podiatry.””
pugilism
the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing
“Learners saw the word “pugilism” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
reprimand
to tell someone officially that something they have done is very wrong
“Learners hear “reprimand” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
tanner
someone whose job is to make animal skin into leather by tanning
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “tanner.””
write-off
an official agreement that someone does not have to pay a debt
“A clear definition of the word “write-off” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
yeoman
a farmer in Britain in the past who owned and worked on his own land
“The speaker used the word “yeoman” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
bodyguard
someone whose job is to protect an important person
“The speaker used the word “bodyguard” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
ceo
the person with the most authority in a large company
“A clear definition of the word “ceo” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
invocation
a speech or prayer at the beginning of a ceremony or meeting
“Learners saw the word “invocation” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
miller
someone who owns or works in a mill which makes flour
“The speaker used the word “miller” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
official
someone who is in a position of authority in an organization
“The speaker used the word “official” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
ordain
to officially make someone a priest or religious leader
“The speaker explains how “ordain” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
device
a machine or tool that does a special job
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “device.””
disbar
to make a lawyer leave the legal profession
“The speaker explains how “disbar” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
executioner
someone whose job is to execute criminals
“A clear definition of the word “executioner” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
seamstress
a woman whose job is sewing and making clothes
“Learners saw the word “seamstress” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
toil
to work very hard for a long period of time
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “toil” describes an action or change.”
abridgment
a shortened version of a written work
“The speaker used the word “abridgment” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
drudge
someone who does hard boring work
“A clear definition of the word “drudge” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
lacework
lace, or something that looks like lace
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “lacework.””
periphrastic
employing or involving periphrasis
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as periphrastic.”
reactivate
to make something start working again
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “reactivate” describes an action or change.”
secretarial
relating to the work of a secretary
“During the workplace decision discussion, “secretarial” signals a particular quality.”
styptic
contracting the blood vessels or tissues
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as styptic.”
compages
a structure or framework
“A clear definition of the word “compages” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
sobriquet
an unofficial title or name
“Learners saw the word “sobriquet” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
descend
to move from a higher level to a lower one
“Learners hear “descend” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
emission
a gas or other substance that is sent into the air
“A clear definition of the word “emission” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
encompass
to include a wide range of ideas, subjects, etc
“The speaker explains how “encompass” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
exhale
to breathe air, smoke etc out of your mouth
“A clear example helps learners use “exhale” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
granite
a very hard grey rock, often used in building
“Learners saw the word “granite” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
haunt
a place that someone likes to go to often
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “haunt.””
judicial
relating to the law, judges, or their decisions
“The speaker uses “judicial” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
longevity
the amount of time that someone or something lives
“The speaker used the word “longevity” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
malice
the desire to harm someone because you hate them
“A clear definition of the word “malice” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
nocturnal
an animal that is nocturnal is active at night
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as nocturnal.”
provisional
likely or able to be changed in the future
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as provisional.”
refute
to prove that a statement or idea is not correct
“A clear example helps learners use “refute” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
regenerate
to grow again, or make something grow again
“Learners hear “regenerate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
squash
to use your power or authority to stop something
“The speaker explains how “squash” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
static
Something that is static does not move or change
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as static.”
sufficient
as much as is needed for a particular purpose
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as sufficient.”
unparalleled
bigger, better, or worse than anything else
“The speaker uses “unparalleled” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
utilize
to use something for a particular purpose
“Learners hear “utilize” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
verge
to be very close to a harmful or extreme state
“The speaker explains how “verge” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
arboreal
relating to trees, or living in trees
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as arboreal.”
bilateral
involving two groups or nations
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as bilateral.”
groove
a thin line cut into a hard surface
“Learners saw the word “groove” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
imperative
something that must be done urgently
“Learners saw the word “imperative” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
intact
not broken, damaged, or spoiled
“During the workplace decision discussion, “intact” signals a particular quality.”
lethal
causing death, or able to cause death
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as lethal.”
perpendicular
an exactly vertical position or line
“Learners saw the word “perpendicular” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
scent
a pleasant smell that something has
“The speaker used the word “scent” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
skull
the bones of a person’s or animal’s head
“A clear definition of the word “skull” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
sovereign
having the highest power in a country
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as sovereign.”
vicinity
in the area around a particular place
“A clear definition of the word “vicinity” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
combustion
the process of burning
“A clear definition of the word “combustion” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
curtail
to reduce or limit something
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “curtail” describes an action or change.”
enact
to act in a play, story etc
“A clear example helps learners use “enact” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
proximity
nearness in distance or time
“The speaker used the word “proximity” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
terrain
a particular type of land
“The speaker used the word “terrain” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
anonymous
unknown by name
“The speaker uses “anonymous” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
kinetic
relating to movement
“During the workplace decision discussion, “kinetic” signals a particular quality.”
locomotive
relating to movement
“The speaker uses “locomotive” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”
luminous
shining in the dark
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as luminous.”
oversee
to be in charge of a group of workers and check that a piece of work is done satisfactorily
“The speaker explains how “oversee” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
ambiguous
something that is ambiguous is unclear, confusing, or not certain, especially because it can be understood in more than one way
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as ambiguous.”
approximate
an approximate number, amount, or time is close to the exact number, amount etc, but could be a little bit more or less than it
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as approximate.”
correlate
if two or more facts, ideas etc correlate or if you correlate them, they are closely connected to each other or one causes the other
“The speaker explains how “correlate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
metaphor
a way of describing something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “metaphor.””
reconstruction
the work that is done to repair the damage to a city, industry etc, especially after a war
“Learners saw the word “reconstruction” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
residue
a substance that remains on a surface, in a container etc and cannot be removed easily, or that remains after a chemical process
“The speaker used the word “residue” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
briefcase
a flat case used especially by business people for carrying papers or documents
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “briefcase.””
conservationist
someone who works to protect animals, plants etc or to protect old buildings
“A clear definition of the word “conservationist” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
eclipse
to become more important, powerful, famous etc than someone or something else, so that they are no longer noticed
“The speaker explains how “eclipse” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
fuse
a short thin piece of wire inside electrical equipment which prevents damage by melting and stopping the electricity when there is too much power
“A clear definition of the word “fuse” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”
respective
used before a plural noun to refer to the different things that belong to each separate person or thing mentioned
“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as respective.”
aurora
an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light, usually green, red, or yellow, that move across the sky in polar regions
“Learners saw the word “aurora” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
deter
to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “deter” describes an action or change.”
filament
A filament is a very thin piece or thread of something, for example, the piece of wire inside a light bulb
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “filament.””
howl
to make a long loud cry because you are unhappy, angry, or in pain, or because you are amused or excited
“Learners hear “howl” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
objection
a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses this
“The speaker used the word “objection” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
rinse
to wash clothes, dishes, vegetables etc quickly with water, especially running water, and without soap
“The speaker explains how “rinse” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”
archaeology
the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, grave s , tools etc
“Learners saw the word “archaeology” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
counteract
to reduce or prevent the bad effect of something, by doing something that has the opposite effect
“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “counteract” describes an action or change.”
debris
the pieces of something that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident, explosion etc
“The speaker used the word “debris” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”
elevate
to move someone or something to a more important level or rank, or make them better than before
“Learners hear “elevate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
hormone
a chemical substance produced by your body that influences its growth, development, and condition
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “hormone.””
incapacitate
to make you too ill or weak to live and work normally
“Learners hear “incapacitate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”
inflate
to fill something with air or gas so it becomes larger, or to become filled with air or gas
“A clear example helps learners use “inflate” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”
magnet
a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “magnet.””
radius
the distance from the centre to the edge of a circle, or a line drawn from the centre to the edge
“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “radius.””
salient
the salient points or features of something are the most important or most noticeable parts of it
“The report describes the workplace decision issue as salient.”
toxin
a poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria and causes a particular disease
“Learners saw the word “toxin” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”
ambiguity
the state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect
“A clear definition of the word “ambiguity” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”