Business Vocabulary

verb to accumulate or increase over time, typically through interest or investment

• Interest will accrue on the principal amount over time.
• The more hours you work, the more vacation days you accrue.
• I'm trying to accrue enough points to win the game.
• Kindness is a currency that accrues value with each act.

noun a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things

verb to add up to; to reach a total; to be equivalent to

• The total expenses amount to $10,000.
• The bill adds up to $10,000.
• The cost comes to $10,000.
• His efforts will ultimately amount to nothing.

noun a telephone call

verb talk excitedly or quickly

• The buzz surrounding the new product launch is quite positive.
• There's been a lot of buzz about the upcoming concert.
• Did you hear the buzz about that new restaurant downtown?
• The excitement in the air was like a buzzing hive of bees.

noun a group of businesses or countries that agree to limit competition between themselves in order to control prices and limit production

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cartel

• The authorities are working to dismantle the drug cartel operating in the region.
• I heard that the cartel is causing a lot of trouble in town.
• Those guys are part of the cartel, watch out for them.
• The cartel of big corporations controls the market and stifles competition.

noun a cooperative enterprise or organization

adjective relating to or shared by all the members of a group

• The collective effort of the team led to the successful completion of the project.
• Let's pool our collective resources to throw a great party.
• Our squad has some serious collective talent on the basketball court.
• The collective wisdom of the elders guided the community through tough times.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used to specify a noun as specific or unspecific

• The constant coming and going of employees has made it difficult to maintain a stable work environment.
• There's always a lot of coming and going at the train station during rush hour.
• I can't keep track of all the coming and going at this party.
• The thoughts in my mind are always coming and going, never staying in one place for too long.

noun a paid advertisement or promotional announcement

adjective related to or engaged in commerce or trade

• The company's new commercial was well-received by the target audience.
• Did you see that funny commercial during the game last night?
• I can't believe how cringey that commercial was, bro.
• His actions were purely commercial, with no regard for personal values or ethics.

adverb as a result or effect; therefore

conjunction connecting word showing cause and effect

• The company faced a financial crisis, and consequently, had to lay off several employees.
• I forgot to set my alarm clock, consequently, I overslept and was late for work.
• I didn't study for the test, so consequently, I totally bombed it.
• She ignored the warning signs, and consequently, found herself in hot water.

verb to interrupt or end abruptly

adjective having a shortened length or duration

• The meeting was cut short due to a power outage.
• Our picnic got cut short because of the rain.
• The party was lit but got cut short when the cops showed up.
• Her promising career was cut short by a sudden illness.

noun a large amount or extent

verb to buy and sell goods or services

adjective great in amount, extent, or degree

• The two parties reached a mutually beneficial deal after weeks of negotiations.
• I got a great deal on this new laptop during the sale.
• Let's make a deal - I'll do your homework if you cover for me at work.
• She had to deal with a lot of stress at work, but she handled it like a pro.

verb to prepare or create a plan, document, or list by writing it out

adverb in a way that is upward or towards a higher point

preposition used to indicate movement or direction towards a higher point

• The lawyer will draw up a contract for the business agreement.
• Can you help me draw up a shopping list for the party?
• Let's draw up a plan to sneak into the concert.
• She will draw up her courage and confront the bully.

noun a payment that is due

adjective appropriate or expected under the circumstances

preposition because of or as a result of

• The project deadline was extended due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I couldn't submit my assignment on time because of some unexpected issues.
• I missed the bus due to some bad luck.
• Her success was due to her hard work and dedication.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Before you can enter into a contract, both parties must agree to the terms and conditions.
• I'm thinking about entering into a partnership with my friend for our new business idea.
• I heard they're planning to enter into a deal with that new company.
• As the sun began to set, the colors of the sky seemed to enter into a beautiful dance of light and shadow.

noun the amount of profit made on an investment or business transaction

verb to obtain or acquire something desirable

• The company was able to gain a significant market share through strategic marketing efforts.
• I'm hoping to gain some new skills by taking that online course.
• I'm trying to gain some muscle at the gym so I can look ripped.
• Sometimes you have to lose in order to gain a new perspective on things.

noun Physical products that are bought and sold

adjective Describing something that is of high quality or beneficial

• The company specializes in importing and exporting luxury goods.
• I love shopping for goods at that store, they always have great deals.
• I scored some sick goods at the thrift shop today.
• Education is the key to unlocking the goods of the mind.

adjective describes the state of being under pressure or in a difficult situation

• The company was hard pressed to meet the deadline for the project.
• I'm hard pressed to find a better deal than this one.
• She's really hard pressed for cash right now.
• He was hard pressed to keep up with the demands of his new job.

adjective used to introduce a statement or clause

adverb in a way that shows the action is being done by means of something mentioned

• I hereby declare the meeting adjourned.
• I hereby promise to never do that again.
• I ain't gonna do it, hereby swear.
• By signing this document, you hereby agree to the terms and conditions.

noun the act of grasping or gripping something

verb the present participle of the verb 'hold', which means to grasp or support something

adjective having the ability to hold or grasp something

• The lawyer was seen holding a stack of legal documents.
• I was holding the door open for you.
• She was holding onto her phone for dear life.
• He was holding onto hope despite the difficult situation.

noun inability to achieve or maintain an erection

• The doctor diagnosed him with impotence, a condition that can be caused by various health issues.
• He was feeling frustrated and embarrassed about his impotence.
• He was having trouble in the bedroom due to his impotence.
• The impotence of the government's response to the crisis was evident to all.

adjective capable of being attributed or ascribed to a particular cause or source

• The error in the financial report was imputable to the accounting department.
• The blame for the mistake falls on the accounting team.
• It's the accounting guys' fault for messing up the numbers.
• The responsibility for the mishap can be traced back to the hands of the accountants.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• There are many different types of fruits available, including apples, oranges, and bananas.
• I invited all my friends to the party, including Sarah and John.
• I love trying new foods, including sushi and tacos.
• She has a wide range of interests, including art, music, and literature.

noun an instance of becoming greater or larger

verb to become greater in size, amount, or degree

adjective becoming greater or larger

• The company reported an increased revenue for the third quarter.
• She noticed an increased number of likes on her Instagram post.
• The party was lit with an increased amount of people showing up.
• His determination increased tenfold after receiving positive feedback.

adjective indebted is an adjective that describes someone who owes gratitude or thanks to someone else

preposition to is a preposition that indicates the direction or recipient of the indebtedness

• I am deeply indebted to my mentor for guiding me through my career.
• I owe a lot to my friend for helping me out when I was in need.
• I'm so grateful to my buddy for always having my back.
• I feel like I owe the universe for all the good things that have come my way.

verb to officially approve, support, or endorse something

• The company will indorse the new policy at the upcoming board meeting.
• I will indorse your application for the scholarship.
• I'll indorse that restaurant, it's really good.
• Her actions indorse her commitment to the cause.

verb to allow entry or admission, especially into a place or group

• The judge decided to intromit the new evidence into the court case.
• I'm not sure if we should intromit that information just yet.
• Let's intromit some fun into this boring party.
• She intromitted herself into the conversation, even though she wasn't invited.

noun a medium of payment recognized by a legal system

adjective related to or recognized by the law

• In this country, the national currency is considered legal tender for all transactions.
• You can use cash as legal tender to pay for your groceries at the store.
• I always make sure to have enough legal tender on me when I go out with friends.
• Time is the legal tender of relationships, spend it wisely.

verb to come into possession of; to acquire through effort or request

• In order to complete the research project, we must obtain approval from the ethics committee.
• I need to obtain a copy of that book before the library closes.
• I'm gonna try to obtain some free samples at the store.
• She was determined to obtain justice for her family no matter what it took.

noun a room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work

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• The office building is located in the heart of the business district.
• I'll meet you at the office later for a quick chat.
• Let's ditch the office and go grab some lunch instead.
• His mind was like a cluttered office, filled with thoughts and ideas waiting to be organized.

adjective describing or indicating something that is officially documented or known

preposition indicating that something is officially documented or known

• The official statement is on record and cannot be altered.
• The fact is on record, so there's no point in denying it.
• The evidence is on record, so you better come clean.
• Her dedication to the cause is on record for all to see.

noun a former time or period

adjective referring to something that happened or existed in the past; former

• The onetime CEO of the company was known for his innovative leadership.
• I heard that the onetime manager is now starting his own business.
• That onetime singer is now a big shot in Hollywood.
• The onetime champion proved that he still had what it takes to win.

noun the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization.

• The company's premises were well-maintained and secure.
• The office premises are pretty fancy, don't you think?
• I heard there's a party happening at the abandoned premises down the street.
• On the premises of creativity, great ideas are born.

adjective extending over a long period of time or indefinitely

• The negotiations between the two countries have been protracted and show no signs of reaching a resolution soon.
• The project has been dragging on for months now, it's becoming quite protracted.
• This whole situation is turning into a real long-ass ordeal, it's getting protracted.
• The darkness of the night seemed to have a protracted hold on the city, refusing to let the dawn break through.

noun a large quantity of something, typically paper or writing material

• The office manager ordered a ream of printer paper for the team.
• Can you grab me a ream of paper from the supply closet?
• I scored a whole ream of paper from the office for free.
• She had a ream of ideas for the new project.

verb to revoke, cancel, or repeal a decision or agreement

• The board voted to rescind the decision made at the previous meeting.
• They decided to rescind the offer they had made earlier.
• I heard they're gonna rescind that rule next week.
• She wished she could rescind the hurtful words she had said in anger.

noun a list or plan showing the names of individuals or items in a group or organization

• The manager updated the roster with the new employee's information.
• Hey, did you see your name on the roster for the upcoming project?
• I made sure to put you on my party roster for this weekend.
• She carefully curated her roster of friends to only include those she truly trusted.

verb to close something tightly or to block an entrance or opening

• Please shut the door before leaving the room.
• Hey, shut the window, it's getting cold in here.
• Shut your trap and listen to what I have to say.
• Sometimes you need to shut out the noise and focus on yourself.

noun a movement of something along a smooth surface

verb to move smoothly and easily in a particular direction

• The door was difficult to open because it would often slide back into place.
• I tried to push the drawer closed, but it kept sliding back open.
• I was trying to sneak out of the party, but my friend kept telling me to slide back in.
• After making progress in therapy, she felt herself starting to slide back into old habits.

noun a group of people who work for an organization or business

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• The staff at the hotel were very professional and attentive to our needs.
• The staff at the restaurant were super friendly and made our dining experience enjoyable.
• The staff at the store were chill and helped me find what I was looking for.
• The staff of the company are the backbone of our success.

noun a small or constricted area

• The company found itself in a tight spot financially due to poor investments.
• I'm in a tight spot right now with all these bills piling up.
• I got myself into a real tight spot when I forgot about the deadline for the project.
• She felt like she was in a tight spot when she had to choose between two equally important commitments.

noun a person who has never had sexual intercourse

adjective relating to a person who has never had sexual intercourse; pure or untouched

• The virgin land had never been cultivated before.
• She's a virgin, she's never been with anyone before.
• He's such a virgin, he doesn't know anything about relationships.
• The new CEO was considered a virgin in the industry, with no prior experience.

verb to cover or enclose something in paper or cloth

adjective completed or finished

adverb completely or thoroughly

• The project was successfully wrapped up ahead of schedule.
• We finally wrapped up the meeting after hours of discussion.
• Let's wrap up this party and head home.
• She wrapped up her emotions and put on a brave face.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'point' is a noun that refers to a specific detail or aspect.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'to' is a preposition that indicates direction or purpose.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, 'that' is a conjunction that introduces a clause indicating the result or consequence of the previous part of the sentence.

article A word that is used to specify a noun, which in this case, 'the' is an article that specifies a specific point.

• The company's profits have declined to the point that layoffs are inevitable.
• I've been working on my project to the point that I'm starting to see progress.
• I've been binge-watching that show to the point that I can't stop thinking about it.
• Her obsession with perfection has reached to the point that it's affecting her mental health.

noun a slang term for a professional or someone who is skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field

• She conducted herself in a very profesh manner during the business meeting.
• I'm trying to be more profesh at work by dressing professionally.
• I'm feeling pretty profesh today with my new haircut.
• His profesh skills on the basketball court are unmatched.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• He always knew how to turn his skills to good account in his professional life.
• She's really good at putting her creativity to good account when working on projects.
• I can't believe how he turned that old junk into something to good account.
• Learning from past mistakes can help us turn them to good account in the future.

noun the quality or state of being knowledgeable; possessing knowledge or information

• Her knowledgeability in the field of astrophysics is unparalleled.
• I'm always impressed by his knowledgeability when it comes to cars.
• She's got mad knowledgeability about makeup trends.
• His knowledgeability is like a well of wisdom, always ready to be tapped into.

noun a person or thing that has been named before in a document or conversation

adjective describing or identifying a person or thing mentioned previously

• The abovenamed individuals have been selected for the scholarship program.
• The abovenamed people are the ones we're meeting for lunch.
• The abovenamed crew is always up for a good time.
• The abovenamed stars in the sky guide us on our journey.

adverb In a manner that is consistent or in agreement with something else

• The report was completed on time and accordantly submitted to the board of directors.
• She followed the instructions accordantly and got the job done.
• I told him to dress casually for the party, but he showed up accordantly dressed in a suit.
• The team worked in harmony and accordantly achieved their goal.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The accountant accounted for all the expenses in the financial report.
• I made sure to account for all the money I spent on the trip.
• She really knows how to keep track of her funds, always accounting for every penny.
• His dedication accounted for his success in the competition.

adverb with certainty or without a doubt

• Avec sa grande expérience, il saura à coup sûr gérer cette situation complexe.
• Si tu suis ces instructions à la lettre, tu réussiras à coup sûr.
• Avec ce nouvel entraîneur, notre équipe va gagner à coup sûr.
• Son talent naturel en musique le mènera à coup sûr vers le succès.

verb to temporarily end a meeting or session with the intention of resuming it at a later time or place

• The meeting will be adjourning to the conference room for further discussion.
• Let's adjourn to the break room for some coffee.
• We're adjourning to the park to chill for a bit.
• After a long day of work, I enjoy adjourning to my favorite spot in the garden to relax.

noun A matter that is of concern or importance; a situation or event that is noteworthy or significant

• The business affaire was handled with utmost professionalism.
• I heard about the scandalous affaire between the two coworkers.
• Did you hear about the juicy affaire going on in the office?
• Their partnership was like a love affaire, full of passion and drama.