Vocabulary in Context
The right word choice makes professional communication clear and precise. This chapter looks at common business verbs and adjectives and shows how surrounding words signal which one fits. Reading the whole sentence, not just the blank, is the key skill.
Action Verbs in the Office
Everyday tasks use precise verbs: to 'forward' a message is to send it on, to 'cancel' a service is to end it, and to 'streamline' a process is to make it more efficient. Choosing the verb that matches the described action is what these items test.
Describing Ideas and Documents
Adjectives carry meaning too. A 'concise' summary is short and clear, while a 'redundant' one is needlessly repetitive. Watching for positive or negative signals in the sentence helps you pick the intended adjective.
Naming Business Situations
Nouns label common situations: a 'stalemate' is a deadlock where no side will move, while a 'breakthrough' is sudden progress. Context clues such as 'neither side would lower its demands' point you to the correct noun.