Choose the synonym, according to the chapter
ahead of schedule (Due to the freelancers' outstanding performance, the project is ahead of schedule)
a. before the deadline
b. overdue
c. overtime
d. late
e. behind schedule
before the deadline
To accelerate efforts or implement strategies to catch up on tasks or projects that were not completed on schedule
a. expand
b. make up for lost time
c. lose ground
d. progress
e. go forward
make up for lost time
behind schedule
Ex: The construction project is behind schedule, and it's going to cost extra to finish on time
We use some project management software to keeps track of tasks and deadlines
We use a project management software to keep track of tasks and deadlines
The _____ for submitting the report is next Friday
The _____ for applications is approaching
The deadline for submitting the report is next Friday
The deadline for applications is approaching
trade-off (We proposed a trade-off that both sides could agree to)
a. disagreement
b. exchange
c. dispute
d. misunderstanding
e. refusal
exchange
To give in or concede a point, position, or demand. It's essentially a retreat from a previous stance
a. give up
b. advance
c. back down
d. uphold
e. surrender
back down
hostile
Ex: The negotiation was marred by hostile communication from both parties
In this negotiation, the two parties is the seller and the seller
In this negotiation, the two parties are the seller and the buyer
The parties reached a _____ to settle the dispute
The rivals agreed on a _____ and stopped fighting
The parties reached a compromise to settle the dispute
The rivals agreed on a compromise and stopped fighting
go beyond the call of duty (Sarah went beyond the call of duty to assist the client)
a. fall short of expectations
b. fail to meet requirements
c. go the extra mile
d. shirk responsibility
e. neglect duty
go the extra mile
To help someone by causing yourself some inconvenience
a. scoot
b. get out of the way
c. move aside
d. go out of your way (to do sth)
e. clear the way
go out of your way (to do sth)
customer base
Ex: To expand our customer base, we're launching a new marketing campaign targeting younger demographics
I cans assures you that our satisfaction is our priority
I can assure you that your satisfaction is our priority
Companies are eager to build brand _____ in their customers
They swore their _____ to the king
Companies are eager to build brand loyalty in their customers
They swore their loyalty to the king
amenities (Travelers stay at the hotel for its luxurious amenities such as the spa and hot tub)
a. essentials
b. basics
c. abominations
d. extras
e. musts
extras
A stop on the way to a final destination
a. perpetuation
b. protraction
c. restart
d. continuation
e. layover
layover
coach
Ex: We need to book a coach to transport our team and equipment to the client's conference center
An price include flights and hotel accommodations
The price includes flights and hotel accommodations
I need to create a detailed _____ for my upcoming trip to Peru
She sent us a copy of her _____ for the conference.
I need to create a detailed itinerary for my upcoming trip to Peru
She sent us a copy of her itinerary for the conference.
inoculation (Inoculation is not the best way to prevent this disease)
a. removal
b. elimination
c. toxin
d. deprivation
e. vaccination
vaccination
Important information printed on paper
a. paperwork
b. resume
c. memo
d. contract
e. bill
paperwork
check in
Ex: Remember to check in for your flight online at least 24 hours before departure
The exchange rate fluctuation between foreign currencies can significantly impact our traveling costs.
The exchange rate fluctuation between foreign currencies can significantly impact our traveling costs.
They went on a long train _____ across India.
Every _____ begins with a first step
They went on a long train journey across India.
Every journey begins with a first step