Exp Eng II Vocabulary Unit 14
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1. apply
2. appreciate
3. attribute4. basis
5. candidate
6. circumstances
7. contact
8. contribution
9. express10. graduate
11. gratitude
12. inform
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Unit 14
13. intend
14. internship
15. lifetime16. note
17. objective
18. opportunity
19. possibility
20. predict
21. react22. reference
23. spontaneously
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1. apply
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to request something, usually
officially, especially by writing or sending in aform
Example: What are your reasons for applying
for this position?
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2. appreciate
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to feel grateful for something
Example: We very much appreciated the
efforts you made.
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3. attribute
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a quality or characteristic that
someone or something has
Example: What skills or attributes does he
need in his work?
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4. basis
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a situation, fact, or idea from which
something can develop
Example: I tend to respond to things on a
day-to-day basis.
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5. candidate
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: one of the people taking part in an
election or trying to get a job
Example: Interviewers sometimes observe
candidates having group discussions, to see
how they interact.
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6. circumstances
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: facts or events that make a
situation the way it is
Example: I usually react to circumstances
and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
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7. contact
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: when you communicate with
someone, especially by speaking to them
Example: We will certainly contact you if any
suitable vacancies arise in the future.
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8. contribution
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: something that you do to help
produce or develop something, or to helpmake something successful
Example: What contributions will you make
to good staff relations?
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9. express
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to show what you think or how you
feel using words or actions
Example: Wed like to express our gratitude
for the efforts you made.
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10. graduate
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: someone who has studied for and
received a degree (=qualification) from auniversity
Example: New graduates should usually
have some internship experience.
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11. gratitude
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: the feeling or quality of being
grateful
Example: Wed like to express ourgratitude
for the efforts you made.
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12. inform
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to tell someone about something
Example: I would like to inform you about the
workshop.
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13. intend
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to want and plan to do something
Example: What do you intend to do after this
job?
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14. internship
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a period of time spent doing a job
as part of becoming qualified to do it
Example: New graduates should usually
have some internship experience.
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15. lifetime
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: the period of time that someone is
alive
Example: I can't see it happening within my
lifetime.
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16. note
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: words that you write down to help
you remember something
Example: I have made a note of your
telephone number.
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17. objective
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: something that you are trying to
achieve
Example: CVs usually include a main objective,
details of experience and references.
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18. opportunity
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a situation in which it is possible for
you to do something, or a possibility of doingsomething
Example: We were pleased to have the
opportunity to discuss your qualifications and
expectations.
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19. possibility
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a chance that something may
happen or be true
Example: Theres also the possibility that
thought recognition could allow you to just
think a number instead of dialling it.
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20. predict
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to say what you think will happen in
the future
Example: I predict that mobile phones will
become obsolete by 2020.
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21. react
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to say, do, or feel something
because of something else that has beensaid or done
Example: I usually react to circumstances
and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
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22. reference
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a letter that is written by someone
who knows you, to say if you are suitable for ajob or course
Example: CVs usually include a main objective,
details of experience and references.
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23. spontaneously
Part of speech: adverb
Meaning: happening naturally and suddenly
and without being planned
Example: I usually react to circumstances
and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
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