THE LANGUAGE OF MEETINGS
ADJECTIVES
NOUNS
GRAMMAR
Miscellaneous
100

I agree with you to some

extent

100

not Muslim, not Catholic, beginning with 'j'

Jewish

100

the difference between a hedge and a fence?

bushes, wood

100

Doctor: 'How long have you _______ this cough? '

had

100

what does 'cutting-edge' mean?

the latest, modern, newest

200

What's the meaning of 'rubbish !' and what is a more polite way to say it?

nonsense- I'm afraid that's not quite right/I'm afraid I can't agree with you there

200

another word for 'not objective', 'prejudiced'

biased

200

what's a shamrock?

a low-growing clover-like plant with three leaves, the national emblem of Ireland

200

He refused to r______ my salary

raise

200

if something is widespread it's

everywhere

300

What 'category' would you put this sentence in?: 'I couldn't agree more'

agreeing

300

how do you feel in an awkward situation? your answer must begin with a prefix

uncomfortable

300

explain 'accountability'

responsibility, explaining your actions

300

an example of 'I used to' , which shows clearly how it is used

I used to smoke (not any more)- when I was a teenager

300

reciprocity, __________, authority, liking, consistency and consensus

scarcity

400

Point ' _____________', means I have listened to what you were saying, and am considering it

taken

400

there's something ___________ going on = weird, odd, criminal, dishonest (think of an animal)

fishy

400

what's a 'laggard'?

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

400

Finish 'it's a long time _____  ____  ______ you " (to see)

since I saw

400

what is 'choice architecture'?

the way things are placed/nudges to influence behaviour/decision-making

500

What category would you put this sentence in? : 'You can say that again! '

agreeing

500

another word for 'by mistake, not 'on purpose' - beginning with the same prefix as '300'

unwitting

500

what is 'slander'

 false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation

500

explain I had to tell you , I should have told you, I was supposed to tell you

obliged, regret/sorry, expected/planned

500

'a STAGGERING figure ' explain what it means and why we say it

astonishing, causes us to lose balance, walk unsteadily