Definitions and samplesaccommodate (v.) to fit; to provide with something needed– The meeting room was large enough to accommodate the various needs of the groups using it.arrangement (n.) the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged; the plan or organization– The arrangement of the speakers were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billings’s…
Definitions and samplesprimarily (adv.) first; most importantly– We are primarily concerned with convincing the board of directors to apply for the second loan.risk (n.) the chance of loss or damage– Expanding into a new market is a big risk.strategy (n.) a plan of action– Let’s develop a strategy for promoting our ice cream parlor.strong (adj.)…
demonstrate (v.) to show clearly and deliberately; to present by example– The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender.develop (v.) to expand, progress, or improve– Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college.evaluate (v.) to determine the value or impact…
Definitions and samplesimply (v.) to indicate by inference– The guarantee on the iPod implied that all damages were covered under warranty for one year.reputation (n.) the overall quality of character– The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had.promise (n. & v.) a pledge, a commitment; to pledge…
Definitions and samplescrowded (adj.) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed– Was the pool crowded?warm (adj.) fairly hot in a way that is comfortable and pleasant– a warm September evening.characteristic (adj. & n.) revealing of individual traits; an individual trait– One characteristic of the store is that it is slow in…
Definitions and samplescurrently (adv.) happening at the present time; now– Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders.inspiration (n.) a thing or person that arouses a feeling– His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.persuasion (n.) the power to influence; a deep conviction or belief– The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase…
Definitions and samplesattract (v.) to draw by appeal– The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store.compare (v.) to examine similarities and differences– Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.competition (n.) a contest or struggle– The company has decided not to join the growing competition for dominance in…
abortion (n.) the act of aborting a baby – She decided to have an abortion. abstain (v) to deliberately not vote for or against something; to not do something that you would normally enjoy doing – Three members of the committee abstained. abundant (adj.) more than enough in quantity – An abundant supply of fresh fruit….
consequence (n.) the consequences of something are the results of effects of it. – Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail. furniture (n.) large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working…
Definitions and samples fascinating (v.) irresistibly attract the interest of – It will be fascinating to see who the Association appoints. horrible (adj.) causing or likely to cause horror; very unpleasant – My eyes lit up because I don’t mind washing dishes, but I’m horrible at cooking. nasty (adj.) very bad or unpleasant – There…