L26 Property and department
Adjacent
adj. next to
Collaboration n. the act pf working with someone
Collaborate v. collaboration n.
Concentrate v. to focus, to think about
Conducive
adj. Contributing to, leading to
Disrupt
v. to interrupt, to disturb
Disruption n. disruptive adj.
Hamper
v. to impede or interfere
Inconsiderate adj. Rude, impolite.
Lobby
n. an anteroom, foyer, or waiting room
Move up
v. to advance, improve position
Open to
adj. Receptive to, vulnerable
Opt
v. to choose, to decide on
Option n. optimal adj.
Scrutinize
v. to look at carefully and closely
Scrutiny n. inscrutable adj.
L27 Board Meetings and committees
Adhere to
v. to follow, to pay attention to
Agenda
n. a list of topics to be discussed
Bring up
v. to introduce a topic
Conclude
v. to stop, to come to a decision
Conclusion n. conclusive adj.
Go ahead
v. to proceed with, n. permission to do something
Goal
n. objective, purpose
Lengthy
adj. Long in time, duration, or distance
Matter
n. an item, issue, topic of interest
Periodically adv. From time to time
Period n. periondic adj.
Priority
n. something of importance, something that should be done before other
things
Prioritize v. prior adj.
Progress
n. a movement forward, v. to move forward on something, especially work
or a project
Progression n. progressive adj.
Waste
b. not to use wisely, n. not worthwhile.
L28 Quality control
Brand
n. an identifying mark or label, a trademark
Conform
v. to match specifications or qualities
Defect
n. an imperfection or flaw
Defect n. defective adj.
Enhance
v. to make more attractive or valuable
Garment
n. an article of clothing
Inspect
v. to look at closely, to examine carefully or officially
Inspection n. inspector n.
Perceive
v. to notice, to become aware of, to see
Perception n. perceptive adj.
Repel
v. to keep away, to fight against
Repellent n. adj.
Take back
b. to return something, to withdraw or retract
Throw out
v. to dispose of
Uniform
adj. Consistent in form or appearance
Wrinkle
n. a crease, ridge, or furrow, especially in skin or fabric
L29 Product Development
Anxious
adj. Worried
Anxiety n.
anxiously adv.
Ascertain
v. to discover, to find out for certain
Assume
v. to take upon oneself, to believe to be true
Assumed adj. Assumption n.
Decade
n. a period of ten years
Examine
v. to interrogate, to scrutinize
Experiment v. to try out a new procedure or idea, n. a test or trial
Experimentation n. experimental adj.
Logical
adj. formally valid, using orderly reasoning
Research
n. the act of collecting in formation about a particular subject
Responsibility n. task
Responsible adj. Responsibly adv.
Solve
v. to find a solution, explanation, or answer
Supervisor
n. an administrator in charge
Systematic
adj. Methodical in procedure, organized
L30 Renting and Leasing
Apprehensive adj. Anxious about the future
Apprehend v. apprehension n.
Circumstance n. a condition, a situation
Condition
n. the state of something, a requirement
Conditional adj. Condition v.
Due to
prep. Because of
Fluctuate
v. to go up and down, to change
Fluctuation n. fluctuating gerund.
Get out of
v. to escape, to exit
Indicator
n. a sign, a signal
Indicate v. indication n.
Lease
n. a contract to pay to use property for an amount of time, v. to make a
contract to use property
Lock into
v. to commit, to be unable to change
Occupancy
n. the state of being or living in a certain place
Option
n. a choice, an alternative
Subject to
adj. Under legal power, dependent
L31 Selecting a Restaurant
Appeal
adj., to be attractive or interesting
Arrive
v., to reach a destination
Compromise n., a settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions
Daring
adj., to have the courage required
Familiar
adj., often encountered or seen; common
Guide
n., one who leads, directs, or gives advice
Guidance n., guidable adj.,
Majority
n., the greater number or part
Mix
v., to combine or blend into one mass; n., a combination
Mixture n., mixable adj.,
Rely
v., to have confidence in; to depend on
Reliability n., reliable adj.,
Secure
v., to get possession of; to obtain
Subjective
adj., particular to a given person; highly personal; not objective
Suggest
v., to offer for consideration or action
Suggestion n., suggestible adj.,
L32 Eating out
Basic
adj., serving as a starting point or basis
Complete
adj., having all necessary or normal parts, components, or steps
Completion n., completely adv.,
Excite
v., to arouse an emotion
Excitement n., exciting adj.,
Flavor
n., a distinctive taste
Forget
v., to be unable to remember
Forgetful adj., forgettable adj.,
Ingredient
n., an element in a mixture
Judge
v., to form an opinion
Mix-up
n., a confusion; v., to confuse
Patron
n., a customer, especially a regular customer
Predict
v., to state, tell about, or make known in advance
Prediction n., predictable adv.,
Random
adj., having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective
Remind
v., to cause to remember
L 33 Ordering Lunch
Burdensome adj., of or like a burden; onerous
Common
adj., widespread, frequent, usual
In common n., commonly
Delivery
n., the act of conveying or delivering
Elegant
adj., exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty
Elegance n., elegantly adv.,
Fall to
v., to become one’s responsibility
Impress
v., to affect strongly, often favorably
Impression n., impressionable adj.,
Individual
adj., by or for one person; special; particular
Individualize v., individually adv.,
List
n., a series of names, words, or other items; v., to make a list
Multiple
adj., having, relating to , or consisting of more than one part
Narrow
v., to limit or restrict; adj., limited
Pick up
v., to take on passengers or freight
Settle
v., to make compensation for, to pay; to choose
L34 Cooking as a career
Accustom to v., to become familiar with, to become used to
Apprentice
n., a student worker in a chosen field v.,
Apprenticeship n.,
Culinary
adj., relating to the kitchen or cooking
Demanding adj., requiring much effort or attention
Draw
v., to cause to come by attracting
Incorporate v., to unite one thing with something else already in existence
Incorporation n., incorporating gerund.,
Influx
n., a flowing in
Method
n., a procedure
Methodology n., methodical adj.,
Outlet
n., a means of release or gratification, as for energies, drives, or desires
Profession
n., an occupation requiring considerable training and specialized study
Professional adj., professionally adv.,
Relinquish
v., to let go; to surrender
Theme
n., an implicit or recurrent idea; a motif
L35 Events
Assist
v., to give help or support to
Assistance n., assistant n.
Coordinate
v., to adjust or arrange parts to work together
Dimension
n., a measure of width, height, or length
Exact
adj., characterized by accurate measurements or inferences
General
adj., involving only the main feature rather than precise details
Generalize v., generally adv.,
Ideal
adj., imaginary; existing as a perfect model
Idealize v., ideally adv.
Lead time
n., the time between the initial stage of a project and the appearance of
results
Plan
n., a scheme for making something happen; v., to formulate a scheme
Proximity
n., the state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next to; closeness
Regulation
n., rules, laws, or controls; v., to control
Regulate v., regulatory adj.,
Site
n., a place or setting
Stage
v., to exhibit or present
L36 General Travel
Agency
n., an establishment engaged in doing business
Announcement
n., a public notification
Announce v., announcer n.,
Beverage
n., a drink other than plain water
Blanket
n., a covering for keeping warm, especially during sleep; any full
coverage; v., to cover uniformly
Board
v., to enter a boat, plane, or train; to furnish to see the roads v.,
Onboard adj.,
Claim
v., to take as rightful; to retrieve
Delay
v., to postpone until a later time; n., the period of time during which one is
delayed n.,
Embark
v., to go onboard a flight or ship; to begin
Itinerary
n., a proposed rout for a journey, showing dates and means of travel
Prohibit
v., to forbid by authority or to prevent
Valid
adj., having legal efficacy or correctness
Validate v., validation n.,
L37 Airlines
Deal with
v., phrase, to attend to; mange; to see to
Destination n., the place to which one is going or directed
Distinguish v., to make noticeable or different]
Distinguishable adj., distinguishably adv.,
Economical adj., intended to save money, time, or effort
Economy n., economize v.,
Equivalent
adj., equal
Excursion
n., a pleasure trip; a trip at a reduced fare
Expensive
adj., marked by high prices
Expense n., expensively adv.,
Extend
v., to make longer; to offer
Prospective adj., likely to become or be
Situation
n., the combination of circumstances at a given moment
Substantial
adj., considerable in importance, value degree amount, or extent
Substance n., substantially adv.,
System
n., a functionally related group of elements
L38 Trains
Comprehensive
adj., covering broadly; inclusive
Comprehensiveness n., comprehensively adv.,
Deluxe
adj., noticeably luxurious
Directory
n., a book or collection of information or directions
Duration
n., the time during which something lasts
Entitle
v., to allow or qualify
Fare
n., the money paid for transportation
Offset
v., to counterbalance
Operate
v., to perform a function
Operation n., operational adj.,
Punctual
adj., prompt
Punctuality n., punctually adv.,
Relatively
adv., somewhat
Remainder
n., the remaining part
Remote
adj., far removed
Remoteness n., remotely adv.,
L39 Hotels
Advance
n., a move forward
Chain
n, a group of enterprises under a single control
Check in
v., to register at a hotel; to report one’s presence
Confirm
v., to validate
Confirmation n., confirmed adj.,
Expect
v., to consider probable or reasonable
Expectation n., expectant adj.,
Housekeeper n., someone employed to do domestic work
Notify
v., to report
Preclude
v., to make impossible; to rule out
Quote
v., to give exact information on; n., a quotation
Quotation n., quotable adj.,
Rate
n., the payment or price according to a standard
Reserve
v., to set aside
Reservation n., in reserve n.,
Service
n., useful functions
L40 Car Rentals
Busy
adj., engaged in activity
Coincide
v., to happen at the same time
Coincidence n., coincidentally adv.,
Confusion
n., a lack of clarity, order, or understanding
Contact
v., to get in touch with
Disappoint
v., to fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of
Intend
v., to have in mind
Intention n., intent adj.,
License
n., the legal permission to do or own a specified thing
Nervous
adj., easily agitated or distressed; uneasy or apprehensive
Nervousness n., nervously adv.,
Optional
adj., not compulsory or automatic
Tempt
v., to be inviting or attractive to
Temptation n., tempting adj.,
Thrill
n., the source or cause of excitement or emotion
Tier
n., a rank or class
L41 Movies