How to succeed in business – vocabulary

By Cecilia Brabin | April 19, 2010

How to succeed in business

Take a look at the vocabulary as used in the article, and then have a go at the quiz which will test your understanding of the words. You can return to the article here.

consultant

a specialist who gives professional advice

lounge (around)

sit, lie or stand in a relaxed fashion

ultimate

highest or supreme

strategy

overall plan

prestige

high status or respect resulting from success or achievement

agenda

a list of things to be dealt with, especially at a meeting

primitive

at an early or simple stage of development

alleged

stated without proof

proposal

a plan that has been suggested

tradition

a custom or practice of long standing

subordinate

a person under the authority of another

accomplice

a person who helps another commit a crime

1. [Multiple choice]

Retaining this contract has to be our……………..intention.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. ulterior
  • 2. ultimate (correct)
  • 3. alleged

2. [Multiple choice]

You will achieve nothing just…………………………like that!

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. consulting
  • 2. proposing
  • 3. lounging around (correct)

3. [Multiple choice]

Nick need to distance himself from his…………………… He’s like a friend, not a boss.

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. subjects
  • 2. subordinates (correct)
  • 3. agendas

4. [Multiple choice]

Do you think Joanna’s……………………..is really the best one?

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. agenda
  • 2. proposal (correct)
  • 3. accomplice

5. [Multiple choice]

There were serious flaws in this………………….and that’s where basic errors were made.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. strategy (correct)
  • 2. agenda
  • 3. stratosphere

6. [Multiple choice]

It was…………………….that some Board members knew of the fraud for some time.

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. allocated
  • 2. proposed
  • 3. alleged (correct)

7. [Multiple choice]

Alison upheld the Company…………………..of buying gifts for members of the successful team.

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. regulation
  • 2. pleasure
  • 3. tradition (correct)

8. [Multiple choice]

For some of the more technical work, we had to employ a………….

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. consultant (correct)
  • 2. contractor
  • 3. conspirator

9. [Multiple choice]

I like Robert, but some of his views are, frankly,……………

Answers for Quiz [9].

  • 1. traditional
  • 2. primitive (correct)
  • 3. ancient

10. [Multiple choice]

We will be presenting the Sales pitch at the most………….venue in the City.

Answers for Quiz [10].

  • 1. presentable
  • 2. traditional
  • 3. prestigious (correct)

11. [Multiple choice]

Iam concerned about Shaun’s lack of dedication to the project. Has he got another………………?

Answers for Quiz [11].

  • 1. agenda (correct)
  • 2. job
  • 3. consultant

12. [Multiple choice]

We are a modern Company with…………….roots. We see nothing wrong with that!

Answers for Quiz [12].

  • 1. strong
  • 2. traditional (correct)
  • 3. strategic
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