Leadership vocabulary
Give a synonym for the adjective diffident.
e.g. self-effacing, shy, withdrawn
Which phrase doesn't make sense?
a) advertise a vacancy
b) assess candidates
c) shortlist an application
d) submit a CV
c) shortlist an application
Guess the missing adjectives.
a) An ... person is friendly and easy to talk to, so other people feel comfortable speaking to them or asking them for help.
b) A ... person is relaxed and easy-going, and doesn't usually get stressed or worried easily.
a) approachable
b) laid-back
Give four verbs that refer to the process of increasing.
e.g. gain, peak, rise, rocket
Fill in the gaps with suitable words.
a) I'm not sure he's ... to the job of managing such a large team.
b) She ... forward a convincing argument during the meeting.
c) The company came ... for criticism after announcing massive price increases.
a) up
b) put
c) in
Translate the words in brackets into English.
a) Participation in the survey is (dobrowolny) ..., so employees are free to decline.
b) We spent the evening enjoying a (wykwintny) ... meal prepared by a renowned chef.
c) (Pod względem) ... customer service, there is still room for improvement.
a) voluntary
b) gourmet
c) in terms of
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) określać, przedstawiać (phrasal verb)
b) powszechnie znana nazwa
c) przejawiać się, uchodzić za (phrasal verb)
d) zmienić coś na lepsze (phrasal verb)
a) set out
b) household name
c) come across
d) turn something around
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) drobiazgowo, skrupulatnie
b) pracować całą dobę
c) wybierać numer telefonu
d) z poważaniem (when we know the recipient's last name)
a) meticulously
b) work around the clock
c) dial
d) yours sincerely