(in)formal Flashcards
1
Q
I like
A
I am fond of
2
Q
I want
A
I’d like
I desire
3
Q
I need
A
I require
4
Q
Find out what’s wrong
A
Identify the problem
5
Q
Fix the problem
A
Resolve the issue 
6
Q
I’m getting in touch about…
A
I am writing with regard to…
7
Q
Can you…
A
I was wondering if you might…
8
Q
Can’t wait to hear your response…
A
I look forward to hearing your response…
9
Q
Also
A
Moreover,
10
Q
Anyway
A
Nevertheless
11
Q
I think
A
In my opinion
12
Q
So
A
Therefore
13
Q
And, …
A
In addition,
14
Q
But, …
A
However, …
15
Q
You are so wrong..
A
I respectfully disagree
16
Q
I told you this multiple times
A
I am sure you are aware
17
Q
I wanted to tell you about…
A
The following is to inform you of…
18
Q
Can you please do this
A
It would be greatly appreciated if you could do this
19
Q
I am so sorry to tell you…
A
Unfortunately, I regret to inform you…
20
Q
Your experience ____
that you are a good fit
Show
A
Demonstrate
21
Q
I want to____
your distractions
formal remove
A
eliminate
22
Q
Let’s ____ this together
Formal go through
A
examine
23
Q
What is the formal way to say ‘You’re welcome’?
A
It was a pleasure
24
Q
What is a synonym for ‘Wrong’?
A
Incorrect
25
What is another term for 'Mistake'?
Error
26
What is a synonym for 'Good'?
Positive
27
Very delicate
Formal
Fragile
28
Very disastrous
Formal
Calamitous
29
Very clever
Formal
Adroit
30
Very big
Formal
Enormous
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Very solid
Formal
Robust
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Your contract will unfortunately_\_\_.
Formal _end_
be terminated
33
Please_\_\_\_ a solution.
Formal _think on_
conceive
34
I will find a way _\_\_\_ your irresponsibility.
Formal _to deal with_
to handle
35
_\_\_\_ any discrepancies you find.
Formal _Point out_
Indicate
36
Let's _\_\_\_ a new department
Formal _set up_
establish
37
This option is _\_\_\_ than the others.
Formal _worse_
inferior
38
I can't _\_\_\_ his behavior any longer.
Formal _put up with_
tolerate
39
*You have to trust* what the manager is saying.
Give him the **benefit of the doubt**.
40
It's _not complicated_.
It's not **rocket science**
41
I will not _hold you responsible_.
I will **let you off the hook**.
42
What is a synonym for 'Exactly right'?
Accurate
## Footnote
Accurate refers to being free from error and conforming to fact or truth.
43
What does 'A lot' translate to in more formal terms?
Substantial
## Footnote
Substantial implies a considerable amount or degree.
44
What is a synonym for 'Helpful'?
Beneficial
## Footnote
Beneficial means producing good results or helpful effects.
45
What is a more formal way to say 'A good thing to do'?
Advisable
## Footnote
Advisable suggests that a certain action is recommended or wise.
46
Bad
Formal
Negative
47
Expensive
Formal
Costly
48
Cheap
Formal
Inexpensive
49
You got the job
My assistant will forward the contract to you
50
I hope you don't make mistakes again.
I trust you'll continue to do a great job
51
Why did you mess it up before?
Thank you for addressing the issues and improving the work
52
Why did it take you so long?
Thank you for your patience on this task
53
You better not mess this up again.
I'm confident you'll handle future tasks well
54
Maybe
Perhaps
55
So
Therefor
56
Buy
Purchase
57
Start
Commence
58
Need
Require
59
You’re welcome
It was a pleasure.
60
Is this ready yet?
Would you confirm if the task has been completed?
61
Did you finish the task?
I would appreciate an update on the progress of the task.
62
Can you give me an update?
Could you kindly provide the current status?
63
Can I get some feedback on this?
I would value your feedback on this matter.
64
Can we end the meeting
Can we wrap up the meeting
65
Can we end the meeting
Can we wrap up the meeting
66
I'm not certain...
I'll confirm that for you.
67
I'm not sure...
I'll follow up with more information.
68
I don't have the answer...
I'll find out and get back to you.
69
I don't know..
I'll need to look into that.
70
What do you mean?
Could you elaborate on that?
71
Try
Attempt
72
Find
Locate
73
Review
Evaluate
74
I need some help with
I require some assistance with
75
As soon as possible
At your earliest convenience
76
I'm sorry I can't come
I am afraid I won't be able to attend
77
We are worried about
We are concerned about
78
Tell why
Explain
##footprint
Please, tell me why you have made this decision
Please, explain your decision
79
Could you please *talk some more* about the project?
Could you please **elaborate** on that?
80
How are you going to *fix* this problem?
How are you going to **solve** this problem?
81
I _need_ your input on this
require
82
This update introduces _a better_ version
an improved
83
Fire employee
Terminate
84
Hire
Recruit
85
Can you _point out_ the issue
indicate
86
_Give me_ your contact details
**May I have** your contact details, please?
87
_I want_ a pizza
**I would like to have** a pizza.
88
_You didn't explain_ this point.
**I didn't understand** this point.
89
Ok
Sounds good
Certainly
##footprint
If a colleague asks you to do something you can reply "Certainly I can do that"
