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Advanced Business Vocabulary

Pronunciation: ˌæ - nə - ˈmɑ - sə - ti

Definition: a strong feeling of dislike or hostility

Example: It's been three years since he quit. I doubt his ex-boss still has any animosity toward him.

Pronunciation: ˈɑr - bə - trɛ - ri

Definition: not done for any particular reason / chosen or done at random

Example: It seems his decision was completely arbitrary.

Pronunciation: ɑr - ˈtɪ - kjə - leɪt

Definition: to explain something or express oneself clearly

Example: It’s really hard for me to articulate my ideas when I’m under pressure.

Pronunciation: ˈbæ - fəld

Definition: confused

Example: We were baffled by our client's angry response.

Pronunciation: ˈbreɪ - zən

Definition: bold and without shame

Example: He's a brazen liar.

Pronunciation: kən - ˈsen - səs

Definition: general agreement about something

Example: There was no consensus on what to do next, so we’ll have to meet again later to discuss other options.

Pronunciation: ˈkʌl - mɪ - neɪt

Definition: to reach a climax; come to a significant or decisive point

Example: At the end of the weekend, the conference will culminate with a speech by the CEO.

Pronunciation: ɪ - ˈgri - ʤəs

Definition: horrible; offensive; terrible

Example: Their egregious actions were met with outrage from their customers.

Pronunciation: ɛk - spoʊ - ˈnɛn - ʃəl

Definition: increasing rapidly in a sizable quantity

Example: The popularity of cell phones has increased exponentially, and they have basically become a necessity.

Pronunciation: ˈfæ - ðəm

Definition: to understand

Example: I cannot even begin to fathom why he got fired. It doesn't make any sense!

Pronunciation: ɪm - ˈpɛ - kə - bəl

Definition: flawless, faultless 

Example: She has impeccable taste.

Pronunciation: ˈpɪ - və - təl

Definition: of crucial importance, specifically in relation to the development of something else

Example: A good social media plan is pivotal in the growth of most businesses.

Pronunciation: ˈpɑn - dər

Definition: think about something carefully and seriously

Example: We don’t have a lot of time to ponder over what our next move should be.

Pronunciation: rɛ - sɪ - ˈprɑ - sɪ - ti 

Definition: exchange of things for mutual benefit

Example: Reciprocity is essential to maintain a healthy relationship.

Pronunciation: ju - ˈbɪ - kwɪ - təs

Definition: present everywhere, widespread

Example: The new security system would require ubiquitous surveillance, for which we cannot legally grant that kind of access.