Declining employment in Work Glossary for IELTS

10 Work terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Declining employment in Work.


appreciate:

verb

Recognize the full worth of.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

commendable:

adjective

Deserving praise.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

communication:

noun

The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

Example: I would like to keep the lines of communication open between our two parties.

decline:

verb

Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

foster:

verb

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Example: During my time at my present company my superiors supported me and fostered my career.

generous:

adjective

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

immensely:

adverb

To a great extent; extremely.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

impressive:

adjective

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

inconvenience:

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

potential employee:

noun phrase

Potential employees are employees who have been identified as having the potential, ability, and aspiration for successive leadership positions within the company.

Example: I was a potential employee to whom you made a job offer.

appreciate:

verb

Recognize the full worth of.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

commendable:

adjective

Deserving praise.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

communication:

noun

The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

Example: I would like to keep the lines of communication open between our two parties.

decline:

verb

Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

foster:

verb

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Example: During my time at my present company my superiors supported me and fostered my career.

generous:

adjective

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

immensely:

adverb

To a great extent; extremely.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

impressive:

adjective

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

inconvenience:

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

potential employee:

noun phrase

Potential employees are employees who have been identified as having the potential, ability, and aspiration for successive leadership positions within the company.

Example: I was a potential employee to whom you made a job offer.

appreciate:

verb

Recognize the full worth of.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

commendable:

adjective

Deserving praise.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

communication:

noun

The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

Example: I would like to keep the lines of communication open between our two parties.

decline:

verb

Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

foster:

verb

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Example: During my time at my present company my superiors supported me and fostered my career.

generous:

adjective

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

immensely:

adverb

To a great extent; extremely.

Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.

impressive:

adjective

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.

inconvenience:

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

potential employee:

noun phrase

Potential employees are employees who have been identified as having the potential, ability, and aspiration for successive leadership positions within the company.

Example: I was a potential employee to whom you made a job offer.

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