English Question about Close Friends English Question about Close Friends If you were offered a much better job in another city and knew you would, over the years, drift away from your closest friends if you took it, would you go? Please respond to this question in the interactive comment form below to have a detailed discussion over it and receive useful feedback.
Sinecure GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Sinecure GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kjʊəʳ/ US /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊr/ (noun) a position which involves little work, but for which the person is paid, cushy number, easy ride, plum job, soft option: The job that he has is just a sinecure. He is overpaid and reaps so many advantages. Antonyms drudgery
Recommend English Flashcard Recommend English Flashcard (verb) /ˌrek.əˈmend/ to suggest that somebody or something is considered to be appropriate or qualified for a particular position, job, etc.: This coursebook has been recommended by our English teacher to improve our reading comprehension. Parts of Speech Noun: recommendation Adjective: recommended Antonyms disapprove
Profession Profession (noun) /prəˈfeʃ.ən/ a specialized job or career that requires specific skills, education or training – occupation – vocation – career: Some students might enter some professions that have nothing to do with their education. Parts of Speech Adjective: professional Adverb: professionally Noun: professionality Noun: professionalism Antonyms avocation
Qualified Qualified (adj) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/ 1. having enough skills and knowledge about a particular subject, especially through passing some courses – fitted – licensed: The interview made it clear who was qualified and who was unsuitable for the job among so many job applicants. 2. limited and partial: I was not satisfied with the …
Vocation Vocation (noun) /vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /voʊ-/ a job or profession that requires special commitment – profession – career – occupation – talent – inclination: At the age of 40, he finally found his true vocation as a professional blogger. Parts of Speech Adjective: vocational Adverb: vocationally
Architect Architect (noun) /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/ US /ˈɑːr-/ a designer specialized in constructing buildings – designer – engineer – creator – inventor – draftsman: The construction project was a complete failure since two architects with different plans were working on it. Parts of Speech Noun: architecture Adjective: architectural Adverb: architecturally
Resume Resume (verb) /rɪˈzjuːm/ US /-ˈzuːm/ to continue doing something after a temporary pause – restart – recommence – pick up where you left off – return – go back, get back on track: He’ll resume his work as soon as he recovers from his illness. Antonyms stop Parts of Speech Noun: resumption Noun: résumé: …
Chiropractor Chiropractor (noun) /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ.præk.təʳ/ US /-roʊ.præk.tɚ/ a specialist whose job is to treat diseases by adjusting people’s bones and joints, especially in the spine: Finally, our local chiropractor could treat my chronic backache. After years of struggling with debilitating back pain, Maria finally decided to visit a chiropractor. The first session was eye-opening; the chiropractor …
Nominate Nominate (verb) /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/ to officially select a person for a position, job, etc. – appoint someone to a position – propose – put forward – recommend – appoint – elect – choose: Mr. Robinson has been nominated for the position of vice president in our company. Parts of speech Noun: nominator Noun: …