H. E. Colby - Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words

Relax! Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words was written to quickly and easily give you a broader and richer vocabulary. Business English Aces use a sophisticated vocabulary at the office! They are prepared to employ the right word at the exact moment necessary. Moreover, research confirms that your income and vocabulary size are correlated. That is, every word you add to your vocabulary is like a deposit you make in your bank account. Get started today to increase your word knowledge and business success at the same time! Happy Business English Learning! H. E.

Colby p.s. Signup for Business English Ace Update newsletter for more tips. For more information about Business English Ace: Visit my Website: www.businessenglishace.com Follow on Twitter: @bizenglish_ace Like Facebook: Business English Ace page Follow on Google+: Business English Ace page INTRODUCTION Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words will help you not only increase your vocabulary, but also allow you to use English confidently in a variety of contexts. This book is designed for easy self-study. Each lesson can be completed in a single sitting, approximately 20 minutes. The guide is a perfect companion to your English studies in the classroom.

Each lesson represents a field of expertise in Business English. Ten keywords drawn from the field begin each lesson. These words are defined and relative parts of speech and usage are provided. Exercises follow these definitions. Each is designed to test your comprehension of the new words and to illustrate their use in context. You will find the solutions to these exercises in the back of the book.

A special bonus section below is 10 Tips to Successfully Grow Your Vocabulary. These are tips drawn from my years of experience teaching Business English to students. Business English Aces are always prepared to thrive in the global business arena. Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words is another tool for you to achieve the personal and professional success you seek!

1. Read, read, and read! Read extensively and find thousands of new words and grammar patterns, which help you predict what words, may come next.
2. Establish a routine and stick to it! Build a stronger vocabulary word by word and day by day. Practice routinely.
3. Keep a vocabulary notebook. Write all words, definitions, synonym, antonym, and related words.
4. Create flashcards online.
   
   

   Review your new words every week.

5. Learn new words in context. Research shows most words are learned from context. Copy the sentence or short part of the paragraph into your notebook where you found the word.
6. Make associations with the words . Connect your new words with pictures or with other words, events, professions, etc.
7. Make sure you pronounce the word correctly. Visit an online dictionary and usually you have the opportunity to click and listen to the pronunciation of the word.
8. Take vocabulary tests online. Find out how much know so far.
   
   

   Measure your progress and make adjustments to your study routine.

9. Play word games like Boggle or Scrabble online. Even consider crossword puzzle. Any word game forces you to rely on your recent study of words. You may even learn new ones!
10. Get excited about words! Building your vocabulary is a lifelong practice. Be curious about words and how you use them. adjective adv. adverb n. noun v. verb
    LESSON 1: GENERAL BUSINESS
    KEYWORDS:
    a ccretion, amortization, collateral, dynamic, escrow, foreclosure, outsourcing, proprietor, revenue, venture capital DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES 1. accretion n gradual or slow increase in value of something The bank is committed to the accretion of shareholder value. accretion n gradual or slow increase in value of something The bank is committed to the accretion of shareholder value.
    
    

    Parts of speech : (adj.) - accretive 2. amortization n paying small regular amounts to reduce a loan The amortization of the candy-wrapping machine saved the company a lot of money. Parts of speech : (v.) - amortize 3. collateral n something of value for debt The farmer used his house and farm as collateral for the bank loan. 4. full of energy and ideas Bartolo Brothers is always looking for dynamic new associates. 5. escrow n - a deed, money, or other property held by a neutral third party for a specified period or until the occurrence of a condition or event. escrow n - a deed, money, or other property held by a neutral third party for a specified period or until the occurrence of a condition or event.

    The landlord deposits our rent into an escrow account. 6. foreclosure n - taking back property because the money owed for the property has not been paid First City Bank warned the diner of foreclosure if payment was not received by noon today. 7. outsourcing n sending work or services to done outside the company L&L Computers decided on outsourcing for its technical support department. proprietor n- owner of a business or property The proprietor of the diner did not pay the bank loan. 9. revenue n amount of money made by a company for selling its products or service If Twisty Dip Ice Cream does not increase revenue, it will have to fire employees. 10. venture capital n- money given to start up companies in return for long-term growth potential Babble Electronics used over $1 million in venture capital to create a new smartphone. venture capital n- money given to start up companies in return for long-term growth potential Babble Electronics used over $1 million in venture capital to create a new smartphone.

    EXERCISE 1A . Complete the following sentences with the best word from the list. Use each word only once. accretion, dynamic, foreclosure, revenue, venture capital 1. The startup firm desperately needed ___ from investors to expand. 2.

    Marta was ___ in the meeting with the client by answering all of their questions without notes. 3. Henri planned on the ___ of land value in order to gain any profit. 4. The small accounting firm just was unable to increase ___ to avoid (5.) ___ from the bank. EXERCISE 1B .

    Choose the word from the list that best expresses the opposite meaning of the word or phrase below. proprietor, outsourcing, escrow, collateral, amortization 1. in-house customer care: ___ 2. renter: ___ 3. debt or penalty: ___ 4. property that is not promised: ___

    LESSON 2: STOCK MARKET
    KEYWORDS:
    a llocation, broker, disbursement, hedge fund, option, prospectus, ROI, shareholder, volatility, yield DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES 1. allocation n process of dividing money or resources among people, investment types, etc. allocation n process of dividing money or resources among people, investment types, etc.