Vocabulary & Synonyms (The "Power Words")
A synonym for "very important" that starts with the letter 'C'
Crucial or Critical
If you "touch base" with someone, what are you doing?
riefly contacting them to update them or check progress.
What does it mean to "call it a day"?
To stop working on something.
What was Thatcher's famous nickname, given to her by a Soviet captain?
The Iron Lady
This verb means to "increase" or "improve" something, often used with "confidence" or "the economy."
To boost
Which is more formal: "I'm writing to inform you..." or "Just wanted to let you know..."?
I'm writing to inform you...
If you are "under the weather," how do you feel?
Sick/Unwell.
If a problem is "daunting," is it easy, scary/intimidating, or boring?
Scary/Intimidating
What does it mean to "think outside the box"?
To think creatively or from a new perspective.
Fill in the blank: "I need to _____ up with a new idea for my project."
Come
What does "hallucination" mean in the context of Generative AI?
When an AI provides confident but false or made-up information
Find the odd one out: Sustainable, Renewable, Depleting, Eco-friendly.
Depleting—it means running out, while others relate to saving resources)
Use the phrase "Due to" in a business sentence explaining why a meeting was canceled.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting has been moved to Friday.)
Translate this idiom: "To kill two birds with one stone."
To solve two problems with one single action.
What is "Quiet Quitting"?
Doing only the minimum requirements of your job and not taking on extra unpaid work.
Use the word "consequently" in a sentence that explains a cause and effect.
He didn't study; consequently, he failed the exam.")
Explain the term "Glass Ceiling" in the context of business and leadership
An invisible barrier that prevents women or minorities from rising to the highest levels of a company
What is the difference between "looking for" something and "looking forward to" something?
Searching vs. Being excited about the future