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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Essential Verbs

Updated: Nov 16, 2024


Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge!


Today's quiz will focus on essential business verbs. Let's see how well you know these key phrases!


Today's Challenge:

Business English, professional English, learn English, phrases, common verbs, undermine

By constantly questioning his decisions, they were slowly _____ his position as the leader.


A. overcoming

B. approaching

C. undermining

D. implementing


The phrase undermine someone's position means to weaken someone's authority or influence.


The correct answer is C. undermining.



 

Business English, verbs, outweigh, the costs, english for business

In the long run, the benefits of investing in this technology _____ the costs.


A. operate

B. overcome

C. navigate

D. outweigh


Here's another phrase commonly used in Business English: to outweigh the costs. This means that the advantages of the investment are greater than the expenses.


The correct answer is D. outweigh.



 

Business English, essential verbs, common verbs, overcome, obstacles, professional English

We had to _____ several obstacles to achieve our goals.


A. appreciate

B. overcome

C. enhance

D. express


Overcome obstacles is a common phrase that means to successfully deal with difficulties.


The correct answer is B. overcome.



 

Business English, retain, employees, collocations, verbs, learn vocabulary

To _____ talented employees, the company offers competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth.


A. deter

B. exclude

C. lose

D. retain


Retain talented employees means keeping skilled workers in a company by making sure they are happy with their job. This can include giving them good pay, benefits, growth opportunities, and a positive work environment.


The correct answer is D. retain.



 

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