Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a failure of a machine or system to work correctly The concert was delayed because of a malfunction in the sound equipment. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity or industry of flying aircraft She hopes to study aviation and become a commercial pilot. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement or warning about a possible danger or problem The embassy released a travel advisory for citizens visiting that country. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – a possible event or situation that must be prepared for in advance The company created a contingency plan in…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect through being large, powerful, or difficult The mountain presented a formidable challenge to inexperienced climbers. substantive /SUHB-stuhn-tiv/ [adjective] – important, serious, or related to real facts Their discussion was substantive, focusing on real problems. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something that is so important or useful that it is needed Good communication skills are indispensable for a team leader. astute /uh-STOOT/ [adjective] – able to notice and understand things clearly; clever His astute observations helped solve the problem quickly. equilibrium /ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uhm/ [noun] – a state of balance, especially between…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal, especially in business or war The company took strategic steps to enter the European market successfully. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – money that a company or organization earns from its business activities The airline saw a rise in revenue after adding new international routes. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption It rained for three consecutive days during the festival. streamline /STREEM-lahyn/ [verb] – to make something simpler and more efficient The manager is streamlining the hiring process to save time. customizable /kuhs-tuhm-AHYZ-uh-buhl/…
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©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cosmetic /koz-MET-ik/ [noun] – a product used on the face or body to improve appearance Many shops sell natural cosmetics made from fruit and herbs. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the act of changing something into a different form or use The conversion of old buildings into hotels is popular in big cities. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in quality or condition Soil degradation makes it hard for farmers to grow crops. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area Pollution in the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aspartame /uh-SPAHR-teym/ [noun] – an artificial sweetener that is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without using sugar The new chewing gum uses aspartame instead of sugar to reduce calories. stevia /STEE-vee-uh/ [noun] – a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is used to make food and drinks sweet without sugar The new yogurt brand adds stevia to keep the product healthy and sweet. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something (such as food, drink, or air) that is taken into the body Doctors advise limiting the…
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Beginner Intermediate Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The artist made an extraordinary painting with only one hand. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being weak or easily hurt physically or emotionally The old building showed its vulnerability during the strong wind. logistically /loh-JIS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves planning and organization to make something happen It was logistically hard to move ten large boxes in one day. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult or bad has happened The team showed great…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being likely to change or fail; lack of stability Political instability has made it harder for the country to make progress. recession /ri-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of economic decline, typically marked by a decrease in GDP, employment, and production The country is going through a recession with many businesses closing down. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a decrease in quality, quantity, or strength. (Verb) To decrease or deteriorate There has been a decline in the purchasing power of the people in Venezuela. stabilization /stey-buh-li-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy The old computer was so sluggish that it took minutes to open a file. counter /KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to react to something with an opposing force or action The manager tried to counter the complaints with better customer service. ramp up /RAMP-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to increase or raise the level of something The company decided to ramp up production to meet the holiday demand. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe that something will happen We expect the weather…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – extremely good or remarkable The orchestra’s performance was so impressive that it left the audience in awe, with many standing and applauding enthusiastically. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference or inconsistency between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the numbers on the report and the numbers on the invoice. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to go beyond or exceed in quality or amount The team managed to surpass their goal for the fundraising event by raising even more money than expected. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause…
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