Indianisms
Vocabulary
Be polite!
Idioms
One word, 2 meanings
100

I am having a doubt.

I have a question. / I’m not sure about this.

100

Very tired because of work

Exhausted

100

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to repeat what they just said.

What is “Could you please repeat that?” / What is “Sorry, I didn’t catch that?”

100

To relax

Take it easy

100

Which word can refer to a scheduled series of events and to arrange something in advance?

Programme / Program

200

Please do the needful at the earliest.

Please take the necessary action as soon as possible.

200

A small problem that may cause trouble la

Pitfall


200

This expression helps you disagree in a meeting without sounding confrontational.

What is “I see your point, but I have a different view.”

200

Very easy

Piece of cake

200

Which word can mean a person who supports or promotes something and to argue publicly for a cause?

Advocate

300

He passed out from college last year.

He graduated from college last year.

300

To make something better or higher in quality

Enhance / Improve / Upgrade

300

This phrase allows you to delay a decision while sounding professional.

What is “Let me get back to you on that.”

300

Very busy

Swamped

300

Which word can refer to official permission or approval and to permit something to happen?

Sanction

400

She is my cousin sister.

She is my cousin.

400

Able to change easily

Flexible / Adapatable

400

This sentence starter is commonly used to give constructive feedback before a suggestion.

What is “One thing you did well was…” / What is “I appreciate your effort on…”

400

Understand suddenly

It clicked

400

Which word means to manage or deal with something and a physical part used for gripping?

Handle

500

We will discuss about the issue tomorrow.

We will discuss the issue tomorrow.

500

To avoid or escape something unpleasant

Avoid / Dodge / Evade

500

This phrase helps you refuse a request while protecting the working relationship.

What is “I’m afraid I won’t be able to take this on right now.”

500

Start something new

Start from scratch

500

  Which word can describe a formal examination or evaluationandthe act of testing an idea to see if it works?Trialtest; experiment

Trial