Vocabulary lesson 46

Definitions and samples client (n.) a client of a professional person or organization is a person that receives a service from them in return for payment – Both of the lawyers say that their clients broke no laws. colleague (n.) your colleagues are the people you work with, especially in a professional job – Her…

Definitions and samples abase (v.) to humiliate, degrade – I could also see that she had abased another recipient. abate (v.) to reduce, lessen – Once the storm abated it took us three days to dig our way back into the fields. abdicate (v.) to give up a position, usually one of leadership – Victor…

assertive (adj.) behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe– If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive.confident (adj.) certain about your ability to do things well– I am confident that we can win this.conscientious (adj.) feeling a moral responsibility to do your work…

Definitions and samples definite (adj.) clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful – He was unusually definite about his current choice. accompany (v.) if you accompany someone, you go somewhere with them – The man I am doing business with has asked I accompany him and his daughter out for the night and I…

Definitions and samples survive (v.) to continue living (despite some danger or illness) -The couple returned to thank local Thais who helped them survive the ordeal. shriek (v) scream (n.) a shrill, often frantic cry – I stood there, shrieking with terror, unable to move. advise (v.) give counsel; offer advice to – They advise employers…

Definitions and samples defraud (v.) take money, rights, etc., away by cheating – She defrauded her employers of thousands of pounds. inject (v.) to insert a liquid by means of a syringe – The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine slowly into her arm. procedure (n.) a specific way of performing or doing something…