determine /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
(verb) to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
Example: After reading the contract, I was still unable to detemine if our company was liable for back wages.
(verb) to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
Example: After reading the contract, I was still unable to detemine if our company was liable for back wages.
background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
(noun) the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
(noun) the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
obtain /əbˈteɪn/
(verb) to get something, especially by making an effort
Example: The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
(verb) to get something, especially by making an effort
Example: The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
condition /kənˈdɪʃn/
(noun) the state that something is in
Example: Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very good condition
(noun) the state that something is in
Example: Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very good condition
rare /rer/
(adjective) not done, seen, happening, etc. very often
Example: It's very rare to find these birds in England in winter.
(adjective) not done, seen, happening, etc. very often
Example: It's very rare to find these birds in England in winter.
romantic /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
(adjective) connected with or about love or a sexual relationship
Example: I'm reading a romantic novel.
(adjective) connected with or about love or a sexual relationship
Example: I'm reading a romantic novel.
gift /ɡɪft/
(noun) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: Thank you for your generous gift
(noun) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: Thank you for your generous gift
ease /iːz/
(noun) lack of difficulty
Example: These pills will ease the pain.
(noun) lack of difficulty
Example: These pills will ease the pain.
interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
(verb) to say or do something that makes somebody stop what they are saying or doing
Example: I wish you'd stop interrupting.
(verb) to say or do something that makes somebody stop what they are saying or doing
Example: I wish you'd stop interrupting.
mature /məˈtʃʊr/
(adjective) behaving in a sensible way, like an adult
Example: She is mature enough to make her own decision.
(adjective) behaving in a sensible way, like an adult
Example: She is mature enough to make her own decision.
ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/
(adjective) determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
Example: My brother is very ambitious.
(adjective) determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
Example: My brother is very ambitious.
curriculum vitae /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/
(noun) a written record of your education and the jobs you have done that you send when you are applying for a job
Example: Applicants interested in applying for the position should submit their curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Department no later than February 15.
(noun) a written record of your education and the jobs you have done that you send when you are applying for a job
Example: Applicants interested in applying for the position should submit their curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Department no later than February 15.
diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/
(noun) a course of study at a college or university
Example: My brother has got a diploma in business studies.
(noun) a course of study at a college or university
Example: My brother has got a diploma in business studies.
humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/
(adjective) being kind towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary
Example: She treats animals in a humane way.
(adjective) being kind towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary
Example: She treats animals in a humane way.
humanitarian /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/
(adjective) connected with helping people who are suffering and improving the conditions that they are living in
Example: The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.
(adjective) connected with helping people who are suffering and improving the conditions that they are living in
Example: The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/
(adjective) making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
Example: It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.
(adjective) making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
Example: It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.