Do Ex 1
blistering /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ [usually before noun] (describing actions in sport) done very fast or with great energy.
E.g.
The runners set off at a blistering pace.
blistering pace (phr): a very fast rate
unfettered adjective /ʌnˈfetəd/ not limited in any way. Sp. sin restricciones, sin trabas
E.g.
an unfettered free market
unfettered by regulations.
unfettered scope (phr): complete freedom
Suggested Answer Key
1 The blistering pace of change in technology means we are all constantly learning.
2 This film is so convincing because the director gave the actors unfettered scope to improvise.
3 The idea that the cleverest people usually wear glasses is a tired cliché.
4 Some people believe that the children of celebrities can grow up with a sense of entitlement; they expect success because of their parents’ fame.
5 Cloud computing makes it easy for large amounts of data to be shared by geographically distant collaborators.
6 Cutting-edge technology is incorporated into every room,’ boasted the architect
Do Ex 2
Do Ex 3
Answer Key
1 interconnected
2 liaise
liaise /liˈeɪz/
liaise (with somebody) to work closely with somebody and exchange information with them.
E.g.
He had to liaise directly with the police while writing the report.
The tax office liaises closely with our department on such matters.
3 empowerment
empowerment (n): the giving of personal power or control
4 synergy
synergy: the additional effectiveness when two or more companies or people combine and work together. The extra energy, power, success, etc. that is achieved by two or more people, companies or elements working together, instead of on their own.
E.g.
Managing effective teams is a matter of achieving synergy between the individual members.
attempts to re-establish synergy between humans and nature.
1 Michelle collated all the data the team had collected and presented it to the board of directors.
collate: /kəˈleɪt/
collate something to collect information together from different sources in order to examine and compare it. Sp. cotejar, confrontar.
E.g.
to collate data/information/figures.
2 Video conferencing technology can link employers with employees all around the world.
3 His attitude of entitlement caused friction on the team.
entitlement (n): the right to have sth
4 The blend of flavours in the food was very unusual; it was both sweet and spicy.
Do Ex 4
humdrum (adj): monotonous and boring
e.g. Her new teaching job seemed rather humdrum and unexciting, compared to her previous work as a journalist.
conscientious (adj): quite careful and hard-working
e.g. Miss Mary is both a hard-working and conscientious teacher.
Der.: conscientiousness (n)
clueless (about sth) (adj): lacking knowledge of sth
e.g. Anna is clueless when it comes to computers; she doesn't know anything about them.
dead-end (adj): (of a job) without any prospects of progress
e.g. Henry realised that he was in a dead-end job, with little prospect of promotion.
cushy (adj): (of a job) very easy
e.g. Tom often wishes he had a cushy well-paying job like Mandy's.
methodical (adj): working thoroughly and carefully
e.g. Jack is very organised and has a methodical approach for checking every detail in his work.
proper (adj): (of a job) decent
e.g. This is Janet's first proper job; she usually does voluntary work at weekends.
taxing (adj): (of a job) needing a great amount of physical or mental effort. demanding
e.g.
His new job turned out to be more taxing than he had initially expected; he's finding it very difficult.
This shouldn't be too taxing for you.
adept (at sth) (adj): skilful
e.g. Mandy was good at typing up reports and also became adept at other secretarial tasks.
menial (adj): (of a job) not requiring any skills
e.g. His daily duties entailed menial tasks, such as heavy lifting, which required no skill whatsoever.
high-powered (adj): very successful
e.g. Richard moved to London and took a high-powered successful job as a senior executive.
instrumental (to/for sb/sth) (adj): essential, influential
e.g. Bob played an instrumental role in developing the project; his expertise proved essential.
tedious (adj): uninteresting and boring
e.g. Bruce commenced the tedious and exhausting process of analysing the assessment report.
Der.: tediousness (n)
plum (adj): (of a job) much sought-after
e.g. She's very lucky as she has managed to get such a plum job; hundreds of people had applied for it.
worthwhile (adj): (of a job) important, interesting and thus worth doing
e.g. Auditing is a worthwhile job because it's important for a project's financial management.
indecisive (adj): unable to decide
e.g. Olive was indecisive and wondered what to wear on her first day at the office.
Der.: indecisiveness (n)
Do Ex 5
5 Although he took credit for the success of the project, the whole team had contributed equally.
6 It is important to take responsibility for your mistakes and to learn from them.
7 Jessica requested that someone else take charge of the Christmas party this year as she was so busy.
8 The boss gave Theo a pay rise because of his innovative work
Do Ex 6
foundation (of sth) (n): the basis on which sth develops
e.g. The foundation of the company's success is its employees; they're the basis of everything.
groundwork (for sth) (n): all the work necessary for an event to be successful
e.g. Having done all the groundwork and preparation for the new project, Mary requested a meeting with her supervisor.
constitute (v): to consist of
e.g. A strong work ethic is important but what does that constitute exactly?
Der.: constitution (n), constituent (adj)
compose (v): to form sth from various parts
e.g. The committee was composed of the chairman and two executive officers.
Der.: composition (n), composite (adj), composer (n), composure (n)
frank (adj): truthful, sincere
e.g. Gavin is extremely sincere and frank with all his colleagues.
Der.: frankness (n)
blunt (adj): shockingly straightforward
e.g. Although Janice is good at interacting with other workers, she can be shockingly straightforward and blunt at times.
Der.: bluntness (n)
command respect (phr): to deserve and get respect
e.g. Our boss is not only admired by all his employees, but also commands respect in the wider business community.
request (v): to formally ask for sth
e.g. Rick doesn’t have enough people in his team, that’s why he formally requested additional staff.
unquestioning (adj): without doubt
e.g. Frank's dedication is an indication of his sincere and unquestioning loyalty to the company.
trusting (adj): believing that sb is honest
e.g. Mr Mullin is very trusting of his staff; he believes everything that they say.
highly (adv): very
e.g. The National Theater has had a highly successful season.
largely (adv): mainly
e.g. The company's success was largely due to staff efforts.
enfold (v): to surround and cover completely
e.g. The office was enfolded in thick fog during the afternoon; you couldn't see anything outside the windows.
embrace a task (phr): to make every effort to do a piece of work
e.g. Eddie embraced the task and made every effort to complete the work he was given on time.
initiative (n): the ability to plan and decide on your own
e.g. Running your own company takes commitment and initiative; you have to be the one to make the big decisions yourself.
innovation (n): introducing original ideas to sth
e.g. Technological innovation often entails introducing original ideas to existing technology.
constantly (adv): often; regularly
e.g. Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
swiftly (adv): quickly
e.g. The manager must act swiftly to address the problem.
dedication (to sth) (n): doing your duty conscientiously
e.g. Julie's dedication to her work is very impressive; she's so conscientious.
devotion (to sth) (n): the action of being committed to sth
e.g. What sets Alison apart is the complete devotion and commitment she shows to her work.
Der.: devotional (adj)
struggle (v): to try hard to achieve sth despite the difficulties that keep arising
e.g. Struggling to meet deadlines on a daily basis can be difficult and rather exhausting.
strive (v): to do your best to achieve sth
e.g. The design team is striving to improve the quality of the product, by doing its best to introduce some new features.
interactive (adj): (of an electronic device) involving the user in the continuous exchange of information
e.g. Interactive devices, such as tablets, use touch screens to improve accessibility.
Der.: interactivity (n)
interpersonal (adj): referring to the relationship between people
e.g. Strong interpersonal skills, such as communication and conflict management, are essential in the workplace.
honoured (adj): respected
e.g. Professor Stevenson is a highly honoured academic who is respected across the world.
Opp.: dishonoured
valued (adj): highly thought of
e.g. Jeff is a valued member of the team, who is highly thought of by all his fellow workers.
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