Corporate Words 1

Question 1

who can’t adjust; unsuitable

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Incompatible - Their personalities are incompatible

Question 2

possible; achievable

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Feasible - It’s not feasible to complete the project in one day.

Question 3

harsh in tone

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Virulent - His virulent criticism hurt her feelings.

Question 4

a difficult problem; brain teaser

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Enigma - The disappearance of the plane remains an enigma.

Question 5

permanent problem

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Perennial problem - Traffic congestion is a perennial problem in big cities.

Question 6

kind; favorable

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Benign - The teacher gave a benign smile to the struggling student.

Question 7

inheritance

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Legacy - She received her grandmother’s jewelry as a legacy.

Question 8

commendable job

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Great job - You did a great job on this report!

Question 9

excellent

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That’s brilliant - That’s brilliant! Your idea will solve the issue.

Question 10

very good

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Mind-blowing - The concert was mind-blowing; I loved every moment.

Question 11

incredible; unbelievable

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Mind-boggling - The universe’s size is mind-boggling.

Question 12

moving to

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Heading to - I’m heading to the mall

Question 13

understand

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Figure out - I need to figure out how to fix my laptop.

Question 14

frank

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Candid - She was candid about her struggles in the meeting.

Question 15

not sure

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Precarious - His financial situation is precarious after losing his job.

Question 16

continuously

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Relentlessly - She worked relentlessly to finish the assignment.

Question 17

too much work

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Deluge of work - After my vacation

Question 18

too many phone calls

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Inundated (with phone calls) - The customer service team was inundated with phone calls.

Question 19

continuously for 24 hours

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Round the clock - The hospital provides round-the-clock emergency services.

Question 20

in the time frame

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In this stipulated time - Please submit the report within this stipulated time.

Question 21

mileage or benefit

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Leverage - We can leverage our experience to win the project.

Question 22

confused

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Perplexed - I was perplexed by the sudden change in plans.

Question 23

favourable

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Conducive - A quiet environment is conducive to studying.

Question 24

nervous

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Panic - She started to panic when she lost her phone.

Question 25

called

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Convene (meeting) - The manager convened a meeting to discuss the issue.

Question 26

balance between office and personal life

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Work-life balance - Maintaining a work-life balance is essential for mental health.

Question 27

close down

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Wind up - The company had to wind up due to financial losses.

Question 28

an estimate

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Ballpark - The cost of the project is in the ballpark of $10

Question 29

motivate or to lure

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Incentivize - The company offers bonuses to incentivize employees.

Question 30

putting full effort

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Heart and soul - She put her heart and soul into the project.

Question 31

specialized technical terminology

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Jargon - Legal jargon is difficult to understand for outsiders.

Question 32

instability

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Imbalance - An imbalance in workload can cause stress.

Question 33

preceding in time order or significance

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Precedent - This decision will set a precedent for future cases.

Question 34

duplicate copy; twin

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Counterpart - The CEO met with his counterpart from another company.

Question 35

fixed in place

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Immovable - The old cabinet was so heavy that it seemed immovable.

Question 36

to sort out the issue

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Resolve - We need to resolve this conflict before moving forward.

Question 37

overall approach

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Holistic approach - A holistic approach to health includes diet

Question 38

approachable

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Accessible - The new mall is easily accessible by public transport.

Question 39

plan

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Strategy - The company has a solid strategy for growth.

Question 40

make sure

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Ensure - Please ensure that all documents are signed before submission.

Question 41

get ready to act fast

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Pull up your socks - You need to pull up your socks if you want to pass the exam.

Question 42

personal power

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Empowerment - Education plays a key role in women's empowerment.

Question 43

pattern or model

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Paradigm - This research introduces a new paradigm in medical science.

Question 44

positive

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Proactive - Being proactive at work can help in career growth.

Question 45

compulsory

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Mandatory - Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory while driving.

Question 46

commonly used

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Buzzword - Artificial Intelligence is a buzzword in tech these days.

Question 47

dedication

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Commitment - His commitment to his job is admirable.

Question 48

responsibility for success or failure

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Accountability - The manager takes full accountability for the team's performance.

Question 49

moral binding

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Obligation - Parents have an obligation to take care of their children.

Question 50

aim

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Mission - The company's mission is to provide quality education.

Question 51

useless

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White elephant - The expensive machine turned out to be a white elephant.

Question 52

the final result

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Bottom line - The bottom line is that we need to increase sales.

Question 53

relative; corresponding

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Proportionate - The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.