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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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