Advanced English Vocabulary from Business News

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What does the word 'key' signify in the context of the lesson?

  • Forgettable
  • Unnecessary
  • Important (correct)
  • Unique

What does the term 'longevity' refer to?

  • Experiencing rapid change
  • Achieving maximum profit
  • Operating at high speed
  • Lasting for a long time (correct)

In the phrase 'key takeaways', what does 'takeaways' imply?

  • Confusions
  • Warnings
  • Assumptions
  • Points or lessons (correct)

How is the verb 'to be' used in relation to the words 'health' and 'Wellness'?

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What does the lesson suggest about taking notes during the presentation?

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Which of the following is an alternate word that may be used with 'takeaways'?

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What can be inferred about the nature of health and Wellness in relation to business?

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Which pronunciation is emphasized for the word 'longevity'?

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What does the term 'adequate' imply in the context of sleep?

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What is meant by 'modeling good health and wellness practices' in leadership?

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Which of these is a synonym for 'model' as used in the context of leadership?

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What does 'staff retention' generally refer to?

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How does the term 'ethical fitness' relate to leadership?

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In the phrase 'to succeed,' what is the function of the words 'in order to'?

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What grammatical function does 'ethical' serve in the phrase 'ethical fitness'?

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What does 'over exhausted' imply about a leader?

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What is the correct article to use before 'over exhausted leader'?

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What is the impact of leaders who model good health practices?

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What grammatical form is 'retain' in relation to 'retention'?

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What does the concept of 'boosting' refer to in a workplace context?

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Which of the following best describes 'staff' in 'staff retention'?

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What is the primary focus of the data released by Babel in 2024?

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What can be a result of a leader being sleep deprived?

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How is 'to drive innovation' best understood in a business context?

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Which of the following describes the term 'toxic company culture'?

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What is suggested about leaders who prioritize health and wellness?

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Why is health referred to as 'wealth' in a business context?

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What is the implication of having good health practices in a company's culture?

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What does it mean to prioritize health according to the discussed content?

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What term is used to describe the ability to understand different viewpoints?

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What is a potential impact of an over exhausted leader on their organization?

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How does a company culture that emphasizes health affect its staff?

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What does the term 'capable of' usually describe?

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What does it mean to 'drive change' within a company?

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Which phrase represents a commitment to personal health?

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What is the primary focus of a company culture?

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What is the correct way to express the main lesson learned from an event in singular form?

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Which verb form is correctly used with the word 'priority' in the context of making something important?

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What does it mean to 'overexert' oneself?

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Which of the following describes 'burnout'?

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Which is a synonym for 'equipped' in the context of being prepared?

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What is the appropriate structure to say someone is good at handling tasks?

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In the context of health and business, what should a leader prioritize?

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What does the addition of 'over' in front of a verb imply?

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Which of the following demonstrates the correct usage of 'capable'?

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Which is the correct synonym for 'prioritize'?

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What is included in the definition of 'exertion'?

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What should leaders avoid to prevent burnout?

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How can 'overdo' be used correctly in conversation?

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What impact can over exertion have on leadership effectiveness?

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Flashcards

Key (in context of "key takeaways")

Important, critical, or crucial. It acts as an adjective, modifying the noun it describes.

Takeaways

Points, lessons, or information that are particularly important and worth remembering. Often used in a business context.

Longevity

The ability to last for a long time. It can refer to the duration of something's existence or the life expectancy of an individual.

Wellness

The state of being healthy and well, both physically and mentally.

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Conjugate (verb)

To conjugate means to change the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number.

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Verb "to be" - Plural form

The plural form of the verb "to be." It is used when referring to more than one subject.

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Adjective - Not Changing for Agreement

A word or phrase that functions as an adjective but doesn't change its form to agree with the noun it modifies.

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Pronunciation of "longevity"

This refers to the sound of "long" in the word "longevity." It's pronounced with a "J" sound at the end.

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Prioritize (verb)

To make something more important than other things.

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Equipped

Being well-prepared or having the necessary skills or resources for a task.

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Over- (prefix)

To do too much of something, often leading to negative consequences.

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Exertion

The use of mental or physical effort.

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Burnout

A state of extreme exhaustion and emotional depletion often caused by prolonged stress.

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Make (verb)

To use a noun as a verb, making something a priority.

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Handle (verb)

To handle, manage, or deal with something.

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Overexertion

Too much mental or physical effort, leading to a negative impact.

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Impact (verb)

To have a positive or negative impact on something.

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Capable (adjective)

To have the ability to do something.

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Present Continuous Tense

A continuous action or state that is happening right now.

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Prefix

A word formed by adding a prefix to a noun or verb.

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Tense

The use of grammar to express the time of an action.

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Verb

A word used to describe an action or state.

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Sleep Deprived

A state of feeling extremely tired due to lack of sleep.

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Negotiation Effectiveness

The ability to negotiate effectively.

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Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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Drive (Innovation/Change)

The ability to cause something to happen, especially in a business context.

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Staff Retention

The practice of keeping employees within a company.

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Business Longevity

The length of time a business can continue to operate successfully.

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Company Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a company that shape how employees interact and work.

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Toxic Company Culture

A negative adjective describing a company culture characterized by negativity, hostility, and lack of respect.

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Health is Wealth

A common English phrase emphasizing the importance of good health.

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Prioritize

To make something a priority or focus.

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Commitment

A statement of commitment or intention.

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Resilience

The ability to cope with stress and responsibilities effectively and maintain a positive mindset.

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Leadership Effectiveness

The ability to handle the duties and tasks required of a leadership role.

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Adequate

It means something is enough, sufficient, or adequate.

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Leader who models good health and wellness

A leader who demonstrates healthy habits and promotes wellbeing in the workplace.

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Staff

A collective noun referring to a group of employees.

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Boost

To increase something in strength or intensity. Synonym: Improve

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Ethical Fitness

The ability to make morally sound decisions or act ethically.

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Ethically

An adverb that describes how something is done.

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Over Exhausted

Extremely tired, often to the point of exhaustion.

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In Order To

A phrase used to express purpose or reason. It's often used when explaining why someone does something.

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Strengthen

To make stronger or firmer.

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Babel Survey

A survey conducted by Babel, a company that researches business leader trends in the UK.

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Retention (verb)

The action of retaining or keeping something, often referring to retaining employees.

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Employee

A regular noun that refers to a single employee.

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Study Notes

Advanced English Vocabulary from Business News

  • Key (adjective): Important, critical, crucial. Doesn't take an "s" when used as an adjective, even with plural subjects

  • Longevity: Lasting for a long time; used in business contexts to indicate business or individual lifespan

  • Key Takeaways: Important points, lessons, or information, commonly used in business settings.

  • Take Away (singular): A single important point or lesson learned.

  • Prioritize (verb): To consider something most important, a verb, not a noun. Conjugated in the present continuous/future.

  • Equipped: Prepared, ready, able to function. Usually used in the form "be equipped to/for," with modifiers such as better or more.

  • Overexertion: Excessive physical or mental effort, often leading to burnout.

  • Burnout: Extreme exhaustion, often resulting from overexertion, negatively impacting workplace performance and leadership.

  • Model (verb): To display or demonstrate a behavior, implying leaders' actions shape the workplace environment. Synonyms: demonstrate, exhibit, exemplify, show.

  • Contribute (verb): To help create or support something, often used with plural subjects (e.g., leaders).

  • Staff Retention: The ability of a company to keep its employees.

  • Company Culture: The organization's values, beliefs, and practices influencing employee interactions and behaviors.

  • Health is Wealth: A commonly used proverb, emphasizing the value of health and its importance for success, especially in business leadership.

  • Ethical Fitness: The ability to make ethical decisions.

Other Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Takeaways (plural): Important points or lessons learned (plural form)

  • Over (prefix): Indicates excess or excessive amount of something

  • Exhausted: Extremely tired

  • Sleep Deprived: Lacking adequate sleep, usually over a prolonged period of time.

  • Negotiator: A person involved in negotiations

  • Empathy: Understanding and sharing feelings with another person.

  • Innovation: Introduction of new ideas and methods

  • Change: Alteration or transformation.

  • Babel (2024 Survey): UK business leaders' survey.

  • Strengthen/Improve/Boost: Enhance or increase something

  • Fitness (various contexts): Physical or mental aspects of well-being

  • Drive (verb): To promote or encourage something to happen in a business context

  • Increase / Boost : To make something larger

  • Resilience: The ability of something to withstand adversity

  • Longevity (general): Long lifespan of a business or individual.

Grammatical Points

  • Verb conjugation: Important for using verbs like prioritize, contribute, and model correctly. The tense depends on the context.
  • Adjectives and Nouns: Understanding how words function as adjectives or nouns, and how plurals are used
  • Collective nouns: Staff and its implications around use.

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