Executive Vocabulary - 1 Flashcards
Learning the most useful vocabulary to become more articulate and eloquent
A more dynamic and expressive word than
firm (or firmly)
Describe strong position in something
He is firmly opposed to any other options.
adamant (or adamantly)
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unbending
resolute
He is adamantly opposed to any other options.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
competent
Describe good skill
We selected R&R consulting because they were more technologically competent.
adept
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skilled
proficient
They were more adept at uncovering important technological issues.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
old
Meaning out of date
The company was able to realize immediate efficiency once it replaced its old production facility.
antiquated
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obsolete
out of date
The company was able to realize immediate efficiency once it replaced its antiquated production facility.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
stress (or pressure)
Meaning pressure and force
The company was feeling financial pressure from creditors.
duress
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tension
strain
turmoil
The company was feeling financial duress from creditors.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
disguise
Meaning decetiful cover up
Do not fall for his friendly disguise; he is a very unethical businessman.
facade
More examples:
cover up
veil
camouflage
Do not fall for his friendly facade; he is a very unethical businessman.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
setting
describe the setting of a project or program
In order for the new sales plan to be successful, the company needed to define a good setting for the sales force to follow.
framework
More examples:
setting,
environment
background.
In order for the new sales plan to be successful, the company needed to define a good framework for the sales force to follow.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
Realization
A sudden understanding or insight into something previously unclear
Her realization of the truth changed her perspective on the situation.
Epiphany
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Revelation, insight
Her epiphany of the truth changed her perspective on the situation.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
Peculiarities
unique characteristics or traits that set something or someone apart
John had some peculiarities that made him stand out in the group
Idiosyncrasies
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Eccentricities, quirks
John had some idiosyncrasies that made him stand out in the group.
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Lessen
To reduce or decrease the severity or impact of something
She wanted to lessen the pain by taking painkillers.
Mitigate
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Alleviate,
diminish
She wanted to mitigate the pain by taking painkillers.
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Maintain
To make something continue indefinitely or for a prolonged period
He wanted to maintain the tradition of family dinners every Sunday.
Perpetuate
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Sustain,
Prolong
He wanted to perpetuate the tradition of family dinners every Sunday.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
Fiction
False display or claim
His fiction of being uninterested in the project didn’t fool anyone.
Pretense
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Deception,
Disguise
His pretense of being uninterested in the project didn’t fool anyone.
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Comfort
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
She found comfort in the warmth of a cozy blanket.
Solace
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Consolation,
Tranquility
She found solace in the warmth of a cozy blanket.
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Alluring
Highly tempting or attractive.
The aroma of freshly baked bread is alluring, drawing people into the bakery.
Tantalizing
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Seductive,
Tempting
The aroma of freshly baked bread is tantalizing, drawing people into the bakery.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
Use
The action of using something or the state of being used.
The use of renewable energy sources is beneficial for the environment.
Utilization
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Application,
Exploitation
The utilization of renewable energy sources is beneficial for the environment.
A more dynamic and expressive word than
Satisfied
Content with the present situation, hindering progress.
He was satisfied with his performance, neglecting improvement.
Complacent
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Self-satisfied,
Smug
He was complacent with his performance, neglecting improvement.
