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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: testy, hefty, thrifty, gritty

Updated: 2 days ago

Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge! Today you'll learn four useful Business English adjectives: hefty, testy, thrifty, and gritty. These words will help you describe different situations in business more clearly. Let's get started and see how well you can do!


Today's Challenge:


Match the adjectives with their definitions.

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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Bonus Quiz


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Do you consider yourself a thrifty shopper?

Yes, I think I am a thrifty shopper. I like to find good prices and discounts. For example, I wait for sales to buy clothes or electronics. I don’t like to spend too much money, so I always compare prices before I buy something. It helps me save money for other things I really need. (Lucas, A2-level learner)

Have you ever had to pay a hefty bill?


Yes, I have. Last year, I had to pay a hefty bill when my car broke down. The repairs were really expensive because they had to change the engine. I didn't expect it, so it was a bit stressful. I had to use my savings, but now I’m more careful with car maintenance. I want to avoid such big bills in the future. (Mira, B1-level learner)

Why do you think some people get testy during long meetings?


I think some people get testy during long meetings because they feel tired or bored. Maybe they don’t see the point of the meeting, or it takes too much time. Also, if they have other work to do, they can feel stressed or impatient. From my experience, it’s very hard to focus for a long time, so it's easy to feel a bit annoyed. (Shayna, B1-level learner)

 

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