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BEA3-1
Business English Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aggregate | to put different items or amounts into a single group or total |
| alienate | to make somebody feel that they do not belong in a particular group |
| leverage | to get as much advantages or benefits from something you have |
| manipulate | to control or use something in a skillful way |
| pitch | to aim or direct a product or services at a particular group of people |
| abhor | to hate something for moral purposes |
| collaborate | to work together in order to produce or achieve something |
| reciprocity | a situation in which two people or nations provide the same help or advantages to each other |
| referral | a person who is referred or directed to another person or organization |
| mentor | an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience for a period of time |
| seasoned | experienced |
| manipulative | persuading others to do something in a clever or dishonest way |
| introverted | more interested in your own thoughts or feelings than spending time with other people |
| full-blown | has all the characteristics of somebody or something |
| lectern | a stand for notes when you are giving a talk |
| script | a written text of a talk |
| anecdote | a short interesting or amusing story about a real person or event |
| overload | too much of something |
| connotation | an idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning |
| imagery | language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening |
| terminology | the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subjects |
| convoluted | extremely complicated or difficult to understand |
| tailor | to adapt something for a particular purpose or person |
| capture | to catch |
| audience | a group of spectators or listeners at a public event |
| barrier | anything that prevents or obstructs passage or progress |
| charisma | a person's quality or power of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people |
| distraction | an interruption, an obstacle to concentration |
| eloquence | ease in using language to best effect |
| enunciate | to articulate or pronounce clearly and distinctly |
| flattery | excessive or insincere praise |
| gesture | a motion of the hands, head, or body to emphasize an idea or emotion while speaking |
| intent | directing one's mind or energy to something |
| jargon | specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture, or profession |
| mannerism | a distinctive and individual gesture or trait |
| modulate | to change the tone, pitch, or volume of voice |
| overt | open to view, not hidden or secret |
| paraphrase | to restate something |
| perspective | viewpoint, a particular attitude towards something |
| posture | the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting |
| receptive | tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably |
| rehearse | to practise in preparation for public performance |
| rephrase | to express more clearly in other words |
| resonate | to resound, to reverberate |
| tailor | to adapt so as to make suitable for something specific |
| tempo | rate or pace |
Created by:
Instructor Thanh
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