Vocabulary lesson 90
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 tuition reimbursement plan.
flexibly (adv.) with the ability to change; loosely
– We need to respond flexibly if we want to keep customers in this competitive market.
raise (n. & v.) an increase in salary; to move up
– With his raise, Mr. Alex was able to afford to buy a new car.