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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2
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annual
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(adj) /ˈæn.ju.əl/
happening once every year
Example: We have an annual meeting in March.
consultant
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(n) /kənˈsʌltənt/
a person who gives expert advice in a particular area
Example: She works as a consultant for a technology company.
corporate
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(adj) /ˈkɔːr.pər.ət/
relating to a large company or group
Example: The event helped raise our corporate profile.
down-to-earth
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(adj) /ˌdaʊn.tuˈɜːrθ/
practical and sensible, without pretending to be more important or special than one really is
Example: She is known for her down-to-earth attitude.
flexibility
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(n) /ˌflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/
the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Example: She showed great flexibility in adapting to the new schedule.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
a new idea, method, or device
Example: The company is known for its product innovations.
inspirational
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(adj) /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl/
giving you new ideas and enthusiasm
Example: She gave an inspirational speech at the conference.
interactive
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(adj) /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈæk.tɪv/
involving communication between people or between people and technology
Example: The class had an interactive discussion.
keynote
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(adj) /ˈkiːnoʊt/
most important or most basic
Example: The keynote speaker gave an inspiring talk.
obstacle
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(n) /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something that blocks your way or makes it difficult to do something
Example: The big rock is an obstacle on the road.
outlet
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(n) /ˈaʊtlet/
a shop or organization that sells a particular type of product or service
Example: The store is an outlet for local crafts.
overcome
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty
Example: She worked hard to overcome her fear of speaking.
publicise
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(v) /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/
to make something known to the public
Example: The company will publicise the new product on TV.
scheme
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(n) /skiːm/
a plan or system for doing something
Example: The company has a discount scheme for its employees.
sensation
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(n) /sɛnˈseɪʃən/
something that causes great excitement or interest
Example: The new movie was a sensation.
turn around
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(phrasal verb) /tɜːrn əˈraʊnd/
to change something completely, especially from bad to good
Example: The new manager turned around the struggling company.