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Unit 14
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. apply appreciate attribute basis candidate circumstances 7. contact 8. contribution 9. express 10. graduate 11. gratitude 12. inform
Unit 14
13. intend 14. internship 15. lifetime 16. note 17. objective 18. opportunity 19. possibility 20. predict 21. react 22. reference 23. spontaneously
1. apply
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to request something, usually officially, especially by writing or sending in a form Example: What are your reasons for applying for this position?
2. appreciate
Part of speech: verb
3. attribute
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Example: What skills or attributes does he need in his work?
4. basis
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a situation, fact, or idea from which something can develop Example: I tend to respond to things on a day-to-day basis.
5. candidate
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: one of the people taking part in an election or trying to get a job Example: Interviewers sometimes observe candidates having group discussions, to see how they interact.
6. circumstances
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: facts or events that make a situation the way it is Example: I usually react to circumstances and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
7. contact
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: when you communicate with someone, especially by speaking to them Example: We will certainly contact you if any suitable vacancies arise in the future.
8. contribution
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: something that you do to help produce or develop something, or to help make something successful
Example: What contributions will you make to good staff relations?
9. express
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to show what you think or how you feel using words or actions Example: Wed like to express our gratitude for the efforts you made.
10. graduate
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: someone who has studied for and received a degree (=qualification) from a university Example: New graduates should usually have some internship experience.
11. gratitude
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: the feeling or quality of being grateful Example: Wed like to express our gratitude for the efforts you made.
12. inform
Part of speech: verb
13. intend
Part of speech: verb
14. internship
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a period of time spent doing a job as part of becoming qualified to do it Example: New graduates should usually have some internship experience.
15. lifetime
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: the period of time that someone is alive Example: I can't see it happening within my lifetime.
16. note
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: words that you write down to help you remember something Example: I have made a note of your telephone number.
17. objective
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: something that you are trying to achieve Example: CVs usually include a main objective, details of experience and references.
18. opportunity
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something Example: We were pleased to have the opportunity to discuss your qualifications and expectations.
19. possibility
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a chance that something may happen or be true Example: Theres also the possibility that thought recognition could allow you to just think a number instead of dialling it.
20. predict
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to say what you think will happen in the future Example: I predict that mobile phones will become obsolete by 2020.
21. react
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to say, do, or feel something because of something else that has been said or done Example: I usually react to circumstances and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
22. reference
Part of speech: noun
Meaning: a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to say if you are suitable for a job or course Example: CVs usually include a main objective, details of experience and references.
23. spontaneously
Part of speech: adverb
Meaning: happening naturally and suddenly and without being planned Example: I usually react to circumstances and tend to respond to things spontaneously.
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