Vocabulary 7

Question 1

Speak to

Mike didn’t speak to a lot of the issues this morning.
Tomorrow, I plan to speak to the issue of integrating our two companies.

Answer 1

“Speak to” (phrasal verb) means to express an opinion or discuss an issue, typically in a meeting. “Speak to” is an inseparable phrasal verb and is used with an object.

Question 2

Pressing

Answer 2

Pressing (adjective) means urgent. Pressing issue/tasks

Question 3

In jeopardy

Your job might be in jeopardy.

Answer 3

In jeopardy (prepositional phrase) means in danger or at risk. It is often used with “be” or “put.”

Question 4

Rough

Answer 4

Rough (adjective) means not smooth. “Rough” can also mean difficult or full of problems.

Question 5

Seasoned

Answer 5

Seasoned (adjective) means experienced. It is usually followed by a noun.

Question 6

chain of command

Answer 6

A chain of command (noun phrase) is the structure in an organization in which people at the top have authority over people at lower ranks.

Question 7

Point out

Answer 7

Point out (phrasal verb) means to show something to someone by pointing your finger at it. “Point out” can also mean to tell someone something that they haven’t already realized or noticed. “Point out” is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.

Question 8

performance review

Answer 8

A “performance review” (noun phrase) is a formal evaluation of an employee’s work during a particular time period.

Question 9

Anticipate

Answer 9

“Anticipate” (verb) means to expect that something will happen. “Anticipate” is used with an object. Other forms include “anticipation” (noun).

Question 10

Iron out

we need to iron out a few problems before the negotiations can move forward.

Answer 10

“Iron out” (phrasal verb) means to smooth out the wrinkles in a cloth with an iron. “Iron out” can also mean to deal with a small problem or the details of a situation. “Iron out” is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.

Question 11

wrinkle

Answer 11

гънка

Question 12

allotted

Answer 12

рапределени

Question 13

allot

Answer 13

разпределен

Question 14

I’m really upset about

Answer 14

Наистина съм разстроен за/заради

Question 15

I have a problem with

Answer 15

Имам проблем с

Question 16

I hate to have to say this, but

Answer 16

Не искам да го казвам, но

Question 17

I’m really upset about the decline in the stock market.

Answer 17

Разстроен съм заради спада на стоковата борса.

Question 18

I’m really bothered by

Answer 18

Притеснен съм

Question 19

I’m really annoyed by

Answer 19

Раздразнен съм от

Question 20

I’m frustrated with this copy machine.

Answer 20

Изнервен, разочарован от

Question 21

I’m not happy about my performance review.

Answer 21

Не съм доволен от оценката на работата ми.

Question 22

I have a problem with this approach.

Answer 22

Не харесвам този вариант.

Question 23

I hate to have to point this out, but Mark didn’t do a good job.

Answer 23

Не искам да го казвам, но

Question 24

I hate to have to bring this up, but I don’t like the way you approached that customer.

Answer 24

Не искам да започвам, но

Question 25

I hate to have to mention this, but I don’t think your sales strategy was very effective.

Answer 25

Не искам да споменавам, но

Question 26

What else is bothering you?

Answer 26

Какво друго те притеснява?

Question 27

I’m already informed that this is a problem.

Answer 27

Знам че е проблем