1.

accustom to
Professional chefs must become accustomed to criticism from picky customers.

Chefs must accustom themselves to working at a fast pace.

2. acquire (v.)
Buyers will travel around the world to acquire special finds for their museums.

That famous author acquired his writing skills as a young man living in New York.

3. advanced (adj.)
With the advanced technology of the Internet, booking a hotel is easier than ever
before.

With his advanced position in management, Mark is responsible for supervising the
entire customer service team.

4. agent (n.)
My travel has put me on the waiting list for a flight to Mexico.

Rail passes are available through the ticket agent at the main station.

5. allow (v.)
Some children will not allow doctors to look to inside their mouths.

My health insurance does not allow for unnecessary procedures such as cosmetic.

6. alternative (adj.)
Private health care can be a more efficient alternative to public health care.

Alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, is not covered by health insurance.


7. announcement (n.)
I didnt hear that announcement. Did they call my flight?
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When a flight arrives, an announcement appears on the board.

8. appointment (n.)
The receptionist schedules all the doctors appointments twenty minutes apart.

I need to make an appointment with my doctor, because I have a sore throat.

9. arrive (v.)
We waited thirty-five minutes before our meal finally arrived.

Stanley planned to arrive at the restaurant before Emily did.

10. assignment (n.) / (v.)

Martins next assignment is to cover the regional election campaign.

Karen is away on assignment right now; would you like to leave a message?
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11. audience (n.)
The audience cheered when the famous actor took center stage.

This actress is known for her intimate connection with the audience.

12. available (adj.)

There are many kinds of music available on the market today.

Music is available on the radio and through the Internet so that you can listen before
you buy.


13. bear (v.)
I cannot beat the crowds at the shopping mall on a Saturday.

If you can bear with me for a moment, I would like to try on a few pairs of shoes.

14. catch up (v.)

It is difficult to catch up with the dentist when he has his hands in your mouth!

My dentist likes to spend a few minutes catching up with clients, to put them at ease.

15. charge (n.) / (v.)

Please charge this purchase to my account.

If your order totals more than five hundred dollars, you will not have to pay the
shipping charges.

16. check in (v.)

As soon as you enter the hotel, you may check in at the front desk.

All seminar participants are asked to check in with hotel registration.

17. choose (v.)

Many readers choose The New Yorker for its excellent fiction.

Because of his scandalous reputation, voters did not choose him to be mayor.

18. complete (v.)

The right bottle of wine can really complete a meal.

The bill arrived before we had completed our meal.


19. concern (n.)
Many patients complain that health insurance providers do not show concern for
them.

Long waiting lists for procedures, combined with high health-care costs, are of great
concern to many people.

20. confirm (v.)

You should call the hotel before your trip to confirm a room reservation.

The hotel in Atlanta has just called to confirm your reservation for the fifteenth.

21. contact (v.)

Customers may contact any of our locations to inquire about car rentals.

Many travel agents will offer to contact car rental agencies on their clients behalf.

22. crucial (adj.)

It is crucial that we set aside one day per year for our product inventory.

Your attendance at the annual inventory workday is crucial.

23. customer (n.)

Our manager taught us that the customer is always right.

You will get more repeat customers if you keep a tidy store and have efficient
salespeople.

24. deal with (v.)

Flight attendants have to deal with problems quickly so that passengers remain calm.

Ticket agents often have to deal with rude and impatient customers.


25. decision (n.)
The judges controversial decision made front-page headlines today.

It was the editors decision to put the photo on the cover of the magazine.

26. delay (v.)

Keep checking the board to see if his flight has been delayed.

We had to delay our bus trip due to road conditions.

27. delivery (n.)

This pizza parlor offers free delivery on weeknights.

Will that be takeout or delivery?

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28. demand (v.)
Working as a chef demands a lot of energy.

Cooking fine foods demands a great deal of patience.

29. description (n.)

The movie did not match its description in the newspaper.

By your description, one would expect the film to be a romantic comedy rather than a
thriller.

30. detect (v.)

Many pharmacies sell equipment that is used to detect high blood pressure.

This test will detect if you are pregnant.


31. disappoint (v.)
If you wait too long to reserve a car for the long weekend, you may be disappointed.

Jenna was extremely disappointed to discover that no cars were available for rental.

32. discount (v.) / (n.)

These items will be discounted by ten percent next week.

Mr. Clark is eligible for a fifteen percent discount because he is an employee of the
company.

33. discrepancy (n.)

Taking inventory will help us to find any discrepancies between our sales records and
items left in stock.

The accountant has found a discrepancy between the accounts payable and the
accounts receivable.

34. distinguish (v.)

It is difficult to distinguish between the different flight codes on the arrival board.

Flight attendants learn how to distinguish between the many different accents of
spoken English.

35. diversify (v.) ()

Our head office has plans to diversify our product line.

This designer has diversified her line to suit a wider range of lifestyles and ages.

36. divide (v.)

Record stores divide music into several different listening categories.

I prefer to divide my spare time between listening to great music and reading good


books.

37. effective (adj.)

This medicine that the doctor prescribed for me is very effective.

My home remedy wasnt very effective and now I have a throat infection.

38. estimate (v.) / (n.)

The manager estimated that our sales would go up at least fifty percent over the
Christmas season.

The mechanic gave John an estimate of the total cost before servicing his car.

39. excite (v.)

Brenda was very excited about the prospect of going to the most popular restaurant in
town.

The ambience and dcor of Mexican restaurants always seem to excite her.

40. excursion (n.)

This has been a very pleasant and relaxing excursion.

My grandmother often goes on excursions planned specially for seniors.

41. expand (v.)

This shopping center is expanding to include a restaurant and a movie theater.

If you expand the waist of these pants by half an inch, they will fit perfectly.

42. expect (v.)

Joe expected his key to open his hotel room door.


Donna expected the front desk to answer the phone when she called.

43. expense (n.)

He claimed all of his flights as business expenses.

She went on a year-long tour of Europe, at great expense to her parents.

44. experience (n.)

Seeing that play performed live was an amazing experience.

I would like my children to have the experience of seeing live theater.

45. extend (v.)

The pilot and flight crew would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our
passengers.

Perhaps we should extend our vacation by a few days and stay longer.

46. fall to (v.)

The job of ordering the staff lunch fell to the presidents secretary.

The honor of choosing the restaurant fell to Susan, as it was her birthday.

47. general (adj.)

In general, our events attract young people.

We have a general idea of what to expect in terms of attendance.

48. identify (v.)

Please go to the nursery and identify your baby for the visitors.

The old woman said she could identify the newborn as her grandson by the shape of


his nose.

49. impact (n.)

It is amazing what an impact the media can have on the influential minds of the
population.

The writer knew that his amazing story about the terrorist would have quite an impact
on the readers.

50. impress (v.)

Ingrid was impressed by the fast and efficient service of the restaurant staff.

If you want to impress your customers, make sure that you restaurant is clean, you
service prompt, and your food fantastic.

51. intend (v.)

I intend to drive from New York to Los Angeles.

Chris intended to drop the car off at a Los Angeles rental location when he arrived.

52. inventory (n.)

The inventory in this store consists mostly of items that would appeal to teenaged
girls.

We need to notify customers that the store will be closed on Saturday so that we can
take inventory of our stock.

53. item (n.)

Excuse me, is there any particular item that you are looking for?
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If you have fewer than eight items to purchase, you can use the express line.


54. lead time
The lead time on the charity fundraising concert is just three months.

Event organizers are complaining that they havent been given enough lead time to
prepare.

55. limit (n.)

There is a limit to how many times your prescription can be refilled.

Daily dosage limits are clearly stated on the label of most medications.

56. maintain (v.)

We need to maintain an attractive window display in order to draw customers in to our
store.

Jill has been maintaining two separate locations of the same store for over a year.

57. mandatory (adj.)

There is a mandatory ten percent down on all layaway items.

There is a mandatory credit check on any financing arrangement at our furniture store.

58. mistake (n.)

The customer claims that a mistake was made in the calculation of his invoice.

It was a big mistake to assume that the items would still be on sale this week.

59. multiple (adj.)

This popular restaurant has multiple locations all over town.

We asked that the multiple orders be combined in one bill.


60. on hand
Its a good idea to keep extra stock on hand in case sale items are more popular than
you anticipate.

I will be on hand Saturday if you need extra help with the inventory.

61. order ( n.) / (v.)

Your order is ready at the customer service desk if you would like to come and pick it
up.

Please order me a large coffee with extra milk and no sugar.

62. perform (v.)

Many actors prefer the intimacy of performing live for an audience.

The theater group performed the play for eight weeks in a row.

63. personnel (n.) ()

Many health-care personnel are heavily involved in matters of ethics.

The office personnel consulted their manager whenever they needed to take time off.

64. pick up (v.)

The president offered to pick up our lunch order on his way back to the office.

We can have two pizzas for the price of one if we pick them up instead of having
them delivered.

65. plan (v.)

We plan to invite the governor to give a speech during opening ceremonies.

If we plan far enough in advance, we will have plenty of time to make changes.


66. policy (n.)
According to company policy, employees must adhere to a strict dress code.

It is company policy to offer time off in lieu of overtime pay.

67. position (n.)

My mouth was stretched and held in an awkward position throughout the dental
procedure.

The dental chair held my head in the perfect position to expose my teeth to the light.

68. potential (adj.)

Most medicines pose a potential danger to children and so they are contained in
bottles with childproof caps.

There is a high potential for heart disease in people who eat too much fatty food.

69. predict (v.)

I predict that restaurant will be voted the best in town by that food critic.

Glenda was not able to predict what Mark would order just by looking at him.

70. prefer (v.)

Do you prefer listening to jazz or dancing to Latin music?
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My father prefers country-and-western music over every other type.

71. profession (n.)

Cooking is a profession that takes a lot of talent and training.

Not everyone can take up cooking as a profession; it takes a lot of skill.


72. range (n.) ()
This movie will appeal to a wide range of ages, from children to seniors.

That movie makes audiences experience a startling range of emotions.

73. rate (n.)

The room rate for this hotel is about thirty percent lower than the others in its class.

The rates for hotels in the gambling district are considerably lower than the rest.

74. reason ( n.)

The reason for musics popularity is its ability to speak to all people.

I dont understand his reason for liking that horrible-sounding music.

75. record (n.)

According to our records, you havent been to the doctor in two years!

Every patients medical records are kept in a confidential file in the doctors office.

76. reflection (n.)

When Brian finished cleaning the window, he could see his reflection in it.

Sue studied her reflection in the mirror, looking for signs of fatigue and stress.

77. release (v.)

The producer will wait until the summer to release his new blockbuster.

Star Wars fans were very happy when the latest episode was finally released.


78. remote (adj.)
The train traveled through a tunnel in the mountain to a remote valley on the other
side.

There are train stations at hundreds of remote locations along the route.

79. result (n.)

If you drink too much, you may end up in the hospital as a result.

Your test results show that you are suffering from low blood sugar.

80. review (n.) / (v.)

The newspaper critic was very generous in his review of the play.

Many performers refuse to read reviews of their acting until the play has finished its
run.

81. run (v.)

Dont forget that you left your engine running outside. You might run out of fuel.

Olivia has agreed to run the business for her bother while he is on vacation

82. salary (n.)

I am on salary; I am paid by the month rather than by the hour.

Ellen received an increase in salary after twelve months on the job.

83. secure (v.)

We need to secure a table at the caf before it gets too busy.

Walter planned a party to celebrate securing the contract.


84. sell out (v.) / sellout (n.)
Neil Simons plays always sell out within a few hours of the ticket booth opening.

If the play receives enough exposure in the media, it should be a sellout.

85. sense (n.)

If you had any sense, you would stop smoking right now!

The pharmacist had a sense of what was wrong even before I told him my symptoms.

86. service (n.)

This hotel has a laundry service for your convenience.

Hotel room service is available twenty-four hours a day so that you can order food at
any time.

87. ship (v.)

Can you ship that order to our James Street location please?
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When Dana was visiting Thailand, she bought some artwork and shipped it home to
England.

88. site (n.)

The event site has been cleared in preparation for our set-up.

We need a large, flat outdoor site to accommodate our seating arrangement.

89. smooth (adj.) ()

With your help and guidance, we were able to make a smooth transition from family
restaurant to elegant dining establishment.

His smooth way of talking is what makes him such a convincing salesman.


90. source (n.)
Mexico is a great source of sterling silver for our jewelry manufacturer.

We need to find a cheaper and more convenient source for our office supplies.

91. stage (v.)

This is our citys first time staging this event.

Summer is the prefect season in witch to stage many types of outdoor festivals.

92. statement (n.) ()

The hospital will mail your statement directly to your home address.

Please refer to your statement for a breakdown of hospital fees.

93. stationery (n.)

If I run out of stationery, I wont be able to write any one letters.

My personalized stationery features a blue background with an ivy-leaf border.

94. suggestion (n.)

If I may give a suggestion, why dont you order the red wine with this meal?
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We decided to try this restaurant, following the suggestion of my roommate.

95. suit (v.)

My husband has found an insurance policy that suits our needs.

Your insurance provider should be able to find a policy to suit you.


96. supply (n.) ()/(v.)
Our pencils are in short supply. Could you please order some more?
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Please supply our office with more packing slips for shipping.

97. system (n.)

The airline has a system to keep track of all passengers.

The air-traffic control system is a finely tuned operation.

98. tempt (v.)

Please dont try to tempt me with that flashy sports car!

Gerald was tempted to rent the smaller car, as the daily fee was considerably lower.

99. trend (n.)

Teenagers like to follow all of the new fashion trends that thy see on television and in
magazines.

Many fashion trends start in Europe years before they hit America.

100. usually (adj.)

This hospital doesnt usually deliver babies, but this was an emergency!
!
Our emergency department usually has at least two doctors on call.