Unit 1 Vocabulary
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I Wish/If Only
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Tony always looks on the bright side of things. I wish I was as _____________ as him. 

optimistic

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Situation: Employing the new manager was a bad idea. (Employed)


I wish we ____________ the new accounts manager.

I wish we hadn't employed the new accounts manager.

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food is of a very high quality

gourmet

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showing that you are angry or offended when you think that someone is criticizing you


defensive

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continue doing something

keep at

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Nicole doesn't like to participate in class usually, or give presentations. I know she has a bit of a __________ personality. 

introverted

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Situation: It was wrong to be so defensive earlier. (BEEN)


If only I __________ less defensive.

If only I had been less defensive.

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special skill or knowledge that you get from experience, training, or study


expertise  ‌‌


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at the end of a process

eventually

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to go to a better job, higher level

move up

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My little brother is so spoiled, my parents give him anything he wants! He is always __________ ____ _____ ______. 

getting his own way

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Situation: I'm sorry I missed your birthday celebration.

I wish I _________ your birthday celebration.

I wish I hadn't missed your birthday celebration.

300

to carefully consider a situation, person, or problem in order to make a judgment

assess

300

slowly and gradually


steadily

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to make progress in your work and become successful

get ahead 


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A) I don't like that he treats me that way. I know he's my boss, but that doesn't mean he could disrespect me like that.

B) You need to be more ___________. You can't let him continue to think that that is ok. 

assertive

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Situation: You should treat your staff with more respect. (YOU)

If only ___________________ with more respect.

If only you treated your staff with more respect.

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to give up something important or valuable so that you or other people can do or have something else

sacrifice

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to force someone to do something

oblige

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to not accept an offer or request


turn down 


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I forgot part of my presentation but luckily, my partner stepped in to help and I was able to _____ ______.

save face

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Situation: I hate having to compromise on every detail. 

If only we ______________ on every detail.

If only we didn't have to compromise on every detail.

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payment or other rewards that you get for your work


remuneration

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to make or change something

tailor

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