Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
an impact
What kind of impact will this have on my job?
въздействие
An “impact” (noun) is a force or an effect that one action or event can have on another. “Impact” can be a countable or uncountable noun. Other forms include “impact” (verb).
Be let go
Is everyaone going to be let go?
Employees were let go when the company decided to downsize.
уволнен, разпуснат
“Be let go” (verb phrase) means to be fired from a job.
Vested
The company provides vested benefits after threee years of employment.
законен, неотменим
“Vested” (adjective) means legally belonging to someone and not able to be taken away. If benefits or stock options are vested, it means that employees have an unconditional right to them, even if they leave the company.
Tangible
Management will talk to the staff when there’s a tangible issue to dicuss.
осезаем, реален
“Tangible” (adjective) means able to be seen or touched. It can also mean able to be clearly identified or measured.
Hang on!
Hang on a minute, Amy!
почакай
“Hang on” (expression) is to ask someone to think about something before acting on it or talking about it OR used to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Jump to conclusions
Don’t jump to conclusions, Amy.
We shouldn’t jump to conclusions.
да не прибързваме
“Jump to conclusions” (verb phrase) means to form an opinion without having all the facts.
Premature
I think this decision is premature.
твърде рано
“Premature” (adjective) means too early or too soon.
Go around
There are a lot of rumors going around.
навъртат се слухове
“Go around” (phrasal verb) means to move with no clear direction. When rumors or ideas are “going around,” it means that many people are talking or thinking about them. “Go around” is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object. It is usually used in the present progressive.
Though
Even though
Although I need a new computer, I’m not going to buy one right now.
Connectors showing contrast and opposition are used to relate two different ideas in one or two sentences. Some of these connectors include “though,” “although,” and “even though.”
Our competitor’s product is good. Nevertheless, our software is still the best.
While Pete tries very hard, his work is just not good enough.
Some connectors of contrast/opposition introduce the speaker’s opinion or main point. Some connectors of contrast/opposition introduce or concede an opposing or contrasting point.
While the meeting seems important, I woun’t have time to attend.
When “while” is used to show opposition, it joins two clauses into a single sentence and comes at the beginning of the sentence. It introduces an idea that is in contrast or opposition to the speaker’s main point. A comma comes between the two clauses.
“While” + S + V, S + V.
Despite/In spite of a very small staff, they were able to finish the project.
“Despite” and “in spite of” introduce a noun phrase that is in opposition or contrast to the speaker’s main point. “Despite” and “in spite of” mean “not being prevented by.”
They were able to finish the project despite of a very small staff.
The phrase that begins with “despite” and “in spite of” can come at the beginning of a sentence or at the end. When it comes at the beginning of the sentence, it is followed by a comma to separate it from the rest of the sentence.
Universal language is not well known in the US. Nevertheless/Nonetheless, it is highly regarded by industry analysts,
When “nevertheless” and “nonetheless” are used to show opposition or contrast, they introduce the speaker’s main point.
I need a new computer. Nonetheless, I’m not going to buy one right now.
“Nevertheless” and “nonetheless” relate two separate sentences to each other. “Nevertheless” and “nonetheless” appear at the beginning of the second sentence and are followed by a comma.
