emotional (adj.) relating to emotions; showing strong feelings– He is in need of emotional support.enthusiastic (adj.) very interested in something or excited by it– Business leaders gave an enthusiastic welcome to the proposal.hospitable (adj.) generous towards visitors and guests– The local people were very kind and hospitable.impatient (adj.) annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes…
assertive (adj.) behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe– If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive.confident (adj.) certain about your ability to do things well– I am confident that we can win this.conscientious (adj.) feeling a moral responsibility to do your work…
pottery (n.) the activity of making containers or other items out of clay.– She collects pottery, art and vintage jewelry, and she knows how to find a deal.athletic (adj.) being good at sports or being active physically. An athlete is someone who plays sports.– A thin, athletic woman came to see me because of worsening…
seemingly (adv.) you use seemingly when you want to say that something seems to be true.– She moved to Spain, seemingly to enjoy a slower style of life.modest (adj.) you use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate or improvement which is fairly small.– Unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%.biased…
benefit (n. & v.) an advantage provided to an employee in addition to salary; to take advantage of– We all benefit from the company’s policy of semiannual reviews.delicately (adv.) with sensitivity– The manager delicately asked about the health of his client.eligible (adj.) able to participate in something; qualified– Some employees may be eligible for the…
Definitions and samples expert (n.) a specialist– Our department head is an expert in financing.hesitant (adj.) reluctant; with reservation– Marla was hesitant about negotiating a higher salary.weakly (adv.) without strength; poorly– Her hands trembled and she spoke weakly at the interview.generate (v.) to create, to produce– The new training program generated a lot of interest…
Definitions and samplesproof (v. & n.) to look for errors; evidence– In order to get the rebate, you must send in proof of purchase.accomplishment (n.) an achievement, a success– In honor of her accomplishments, the manager was promoted.qualifications (n.) requirements; qualities, or abilities needed for something– The applicant had so many qualifications that the company…
Definitions and samplesfacilitate (v.) to make easier– The computer program facilitated the scheduling of appointments.beforehand (adv.) in advance, in anticipation– To speed up the mailing, we should prepare the labels beforehand.courier (n.) a messenger, an official delivery person– We hired a courier to deliver the package.express (adj.) fast and direct– Express mail costs more than…
durable (adj.) sturdy, strong, lasting– These chairs are more durable than the first ones we looked at.initiative (n.) the first step; an active role– Employees are encouraged to take the initiative and share their ideas with management.reduction (n.) a lessening; a decrease– The outlet store gave a 20 percent reduction in the price of the…
compatible (adj.) able to function together– This operating system is not compatible with this model computer.duplicate (v.) to produce something equal; to make identical– Before you leave, please duplicate that file by making a copy on the CD-ROM.failure (n.) an unsuccessful work or effort– The repeated failure of her printer baffled the technician.affordable (adj.) able…