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achieve /əˈtʃiv/

achieve a goalEasy to successfully accomplish or reach regarding a goal
achieve quarterly sales targetsMedium to successfully accomplish or reach regarding quarterly sales targets
achieve sustainable competitive advantageHard to successfully accomplish or reach regarding sustainable competitive advantage
achieve consensus against all oddsVery Hard to successfully accomplish or reach regarding consensus against all odds

acquire /əˈkwaɪɚ/

acquire new skillsEasy to acquire new skills, meaning to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acquire a rival companyMedium to acquire a rival company, meaning to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acquire a controlling stakeHard to acquire a controlling stake, meaning to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acquire a taste for classical musicVery Hard to acquire a taste for classical music, meaning to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

acquisition /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/

recent acquisitionEasy describing recent acquisition (approximately the last 10,000 years)
mergers and acquisitions divisionMedium describing mergers and acquisitions division (the combination of two or more commercial companies)
strategic asset acquisitionHard describing strategic asset acquisition (relating to or concerned with strategy)
second language acquisition theoryVery Hard to second language acquisition theory, meaning to give support or one's approval to

adopt /əˈdɑpt/

adopt a puppyEasy to adopt a puppy, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
adopt new software toolsMedium to adopt new software tools, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
adopt resolutions unanimouslyHard to adopt resolutions unanimously, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
adopt a cautious wait-and-see stanceVery Hard to adopt a cautious wait-and-see stance, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

advisory /ædˈvaɪzɚi/

travel advisoryEasy to journey or move from one place to another regarding advisory
serve on the advisory councilMedium to serve on the advisory council, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
mergers and acquisitions advisory servicesHard describing mergers and acquisitions advisory services (the combination of two or more commercial companies)
issue a stern regulatory advisoryVery Hard to issue a stern regulatory advisory, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

aim /eɪm/

take aim at targetsEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding aim at targets
aim to improve efficiencyMedium to aim to improve efficiency, meaning to point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
primary strategic aim of reformsHard describing primary strategic aim of reforms (a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen)
take aim at entrenched monopoliesVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding aim at entrenched monopolies

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝsɚi/

wedding anniversaryEasy to wedding anniversary, meaning to take in marriage
twentieth anniversary celebrationMedium describing twentieth anniversary celebration (position 20 in a countable series of things)
corporate milestone anniversaryHard describing corporate milestone anniversary (of or belonging to a corporation)
mark the centennial anniversary of the pactVery Hard to mark the centennial anniversary of the pact, meaning to attach a tag or label to

attain /əˈteɪn/

attain high scoresEasy to attain high scores, meaning to to gain with effort
attain sales objectivesMedium to attain sales objectives, meaning to to gain with effort
attain financial equilibriumHard to attain financial equilibrium, meaning to to gain with effort
attain the pinnacle of prestigeVery Hard to attain the pinnacle of prestige, meaning to to gain with effort

board /bɔrd/

cork notice boardEasy to cork notice board, meaning to close a bottle with a cork
quarterly board meetingMedium describing quarterly board meeting (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
board of directorsHard to board of directors, meaning to get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
across the boardVery Hard describing across the board (to the opposite side)

branch /bræntʃ/

sit on a tree branchEasy to sit on a tree branch, meaning to be seated
open a new bank branchMedium to make available or start operations regarding a new bank branch
branch out into green technologyHard to branch out into green technology, meaning to grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
extend an olive branch in peaceVery Hard to extend an olive branch in peace, meaning to extend in scope or range or area

broaden /ˈbrɔdən/

broaden reading knowledgeEasy to broaden reading knowledge, meaning to make broader
broaden customer demographicsMedium to broaden customer demographics, meaning to make broader
broaden horizons through exchangeHard to broaden horizons through exchange, meaning to make broader
broaden the ambit of judicial scrutinyVery Hard to broaden the ambit of judicial scrutiny, meaning to make broader

chairman /ˈtʃɛrmən/

respectful greeting to the board chairmanEasy describing respectful greeting to the board chairman (full of or exhibiting respect)
elected chairman of the board of directorsMedium to elected chairman of the board of directors, meaning to select by a vote for an office or membership
formal address by the executive chairmanHard describing formal address by the executive chairman (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
ousted as chairman during hostile takeoverVery Hard to ousted as chairman during hostile takeover, meaning to remove from a position or office

chairperson /ˈtʃɛrˌpɝsən/

ask committee chairperson a polite questionEasy to make a request or inquiry regarding committee chairperson a polite question
chairperson calls the assembly to orderMedium describing chairperson calls the assembly to order (the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization)
neutral arbitrating chairperson role in disputeHard describing neutral arbitrating chairperson role in dispute (one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute)
formally censure the presiding committee chairpersonVery Hard describing formally censure the presiding committee chairperson (with official authorization)

challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

complete a fun thirty-day challengeEasy to complete a fun thirty-day challenge, meaning to come or bring to a finish or an end
overcome a major operational supply challengeMedium to overcome a major operational supply challenge, meaning to win a victory over
challenge the constitutional validity of lawHard to challenge the constitutional validity of law, meaning to take exception to
rise to the historic challenge magnificentlyVery Hard to move upward or increase in value regarding to the historic challenge magnificently

charitable /ˈtʃærətəbəl/

donate gently used clothes to charitable causesEasy to donate gently used clothes to charitable causes, meaning to give to a charity or good cause
recognized tax-exempt charitable foundation statusMedium to recognized tax-exempt charitable foundation status, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
put the most charitable interpretation on blundersHard to put the most charitable interpretation on blunders, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
dispense charitable patronage with patronizing condescensionVery Hard to dispense charitable patronage with patronizing condescension, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions

committee /kəˈmɪti/

volunteer for community social committee activitiesEasy to volunteer for community social committee activities, meaning to tell voluntarily
convene the executive safety audit and compliance committeeMedium to convene the executive safety audit and compliance committee, meaning to meet formally
congressional conference committee reconciles differing legislative billsHard describing congressional conference committee reconciles differing legislative bills (of or relating to congress)
cynical observation that a camel is a horse designed by committeeVery Hard describing cynical observation that a camel is a horse designed by committee (believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others)

competition /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

enter an amateur school drawing competitionEasy to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding an amateur school drawing competition
face fierce price competition among rival retailersMedium to confront or deal with directly regarding fierce price competition among rival retailers
rigorously enforce federal antitrust competition statutesHard describing rigorously enforce federal antitrust competition statutes (in a rigorous manner)
strangled by ruthless predatory unfair competition tacticsVery Hard to strangled by ruthless predatory unfair competition tactics, meaning to kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

core /kɔr/

core appleEasy to core apple, meaning to remove the core or center from
core business valuesMedium to core business values, meaning to remove the core or center from
core competency of the enterpriseHard to core competency of the enterprise, meaning to remove the core or center from
shaken to the very core by scandalsVery Hard to shaken to the very core by scandals, meaning to move or cause to move back and forth

corporate /ˈkɔrpɚət/

corporate cultureEasy describing corporate culture (of or belonging to a corporation)
corporate headquartersMedium describing corporate headquarters (of or belonging to a corporation)
corporate social responsibilityHard describing corporate social responsibility (of or belonging to a corporation)
climb the slippery corporate ladderVery Hard to climb the slippery corporate ladder, meaning to go upward with gradual or continuous progress

corporation /ˌkɔrpɚˈeɪʃən/

large corporationEasy describing large corporation (a garment size for a large person)
multinational corporationMedium describing multinational corporation (involving or operating in several nations or nationalities)
public limited corporationHard describing public limited corporation (people in general considered as a whole)
statutory corporation chartered by stateVery Hard describing statutory corporation chartered by state (relating to or created by statutes)

council /ˈkaʊnsəl/

city councilEasy describing city council (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts)
council meeting on zoningMedium describing council meeting on zoning (a body serving in an administrative capacity)
advisory council on economic affairsHard describing advisory council on economic affairs (an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat)
convene an extraordinary council sessionVery Hard to convene an extraordinary council session, meaning to meet formally

creation /kriˈeɪʃən/

my own creationEasy a collocation phrase: my own creation
job creation programMedium to job creation program, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
wealth creation mechanismHard describing wealth creation mechanism (the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money)
from the dawn of creation to modern timesVery Hard indicating the source, starting point, or origin of the dawn of creation to modern times

crisis /ˈkraɪsəs/

in times of crisisEasy indicating a state, position, or relationship within times of crisis
crisis management protocolMedium describing crisis management protocol (an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty)
acute liquidity crisis threatens solvencyHard describing acute liquidity crisis threatens solvency (a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation)
avert a full-blown existential crisisVery Hard to avert a full-blown existential crisis, meaning to prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

culture /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

local cultureEasy describing local culture (public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops)
corporate culture of teamworkMedium describing corporate culture of teamwork (of or belonging to a corporation)
organizational culture transformationHard describing organizational culture transformation (of or relating to an organization)
embed a culture of accountabilityVery Hard to embed a culture of accountability, meaning to fix or set securely or deeply

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/

make a decisionEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a decision
decision-making processMedium a collocation phrase: decision-making process
unanimous decision by the boardHard describing unanimous decision by the board (in complete agreement)
abide by an irreversible decisionVery Hard to abide by an irreversible decision, meaning to dwell

develop /dɪˈvɛləp/

develop new skillsEasy to create, expand, or improve regarding new skills
develop a marketing strategyMedium to create, expand, or improve regarding a marketing strategy
develop innovative proprietary technologiesHard to create, expand, or improve regarding innovative proprietary technologies
develop complications requiring interventionVery Hard to create, expand, or improve regarding complications requiring intervention

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

child development stagesEasy describing child development stages (a young person of either sex)
research and development budgetMedium to research and development budget, meaning to attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
sustainable economic development goalsHard describing sustainable economic development goals (capable of being sustained)
a startling turn of developments caught regulators off guardVery Hard referring to a startling turn of developments caught regulators off guard
sustainable developmentHard describing sustainable development (capable of being sustained)

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/

math division problemEasy describing math division problem (a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement)
head of the sales divisionMedium to head of the sales division, meaning to to go or travel towards
division of labor within organizationHard describing division of labor within organization (an army unit large enough to sustain combat)
heal bitter factional division within partyVery Hard to heal bitter factional division within party, meaning to heal or recover

downsize /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/

downsize a big houseEasy to downsize a big house, meaning to dismiss from work
downsize the department to cut costsMedium to downsize the department to cut costs, meaning to dismiss from work
plan to downsize corporate workforceHard to plan to downsize corporate workforce, meaning to have the will and intention to carry out some action
reluctantly downsize operations to avert bankruptcyVery Hard describing reluctantly downsize operations to avert bankruptcy (with reluctance)

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect a class leaderEasy to elect a class leader, meaning to select by a vote for an office or membership
elect representatives to city councilMedium to elect representatives to city council, meaning to select by a vote for an office or membership
elect to exercise employee stock optionsHard to elect to exercise employee stock options, meaning to select by a vote for an office or membership
president-elect finalizing cabinet appointmentsVery Hard a collocation phrase: president-elect finalizing cabinet appointments

elevate /ˈɛləˌveɪt/

elevate feetEasy to elevate feet, meaning to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
elevate customer experienceMedium to elevate customer experience, meaning to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
elevate brand awarenessHard to elevate brand awareness, meaning to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
elevate someone to the peerageVery Hard to elevate someone to the peerage, meaning to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

enroll /ɛnˈroʊl/

enroll in a courseEasy to enroll in a course, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
enroll new membersMedium to enroll new members, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
enroll in benefit programHard to enroll in benefit program, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
formally enroll in doctoral programVery Hard describing formally enroll in doctoral program (with official authorization)

entrepreneur /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɝ/

young entrepreneurEasy describing young entrepreneur (any immature animal)
successful entrepreneurMedium describing successful entrepreneur (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome)
serial entrepreneurHard describing serial entrepreneur (a serialized set of programs)
venture backed entrepreneurVery Hard to venture backed entrepreneur, meaning to proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

ethics /ˈɛθɪks/

work ethicsEasy to work ethics, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
code of ethicsMedium to code of ethics, meaning to attach a code to
business ethics breachHard describing business ethics breach (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it)
uncompromising adherence to medical ethicsVery Hard describing uncompromising adherence to medical ethics (not making concessions)

evolution /ˌɛvəˈluʃən/

human evolutionEasy describing human evolution (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
technological evolutionMedium describing technological evolution (based in scientific and industrial progress)
gradual evolution of consumer behaviorHard describing gradual evolution of consumer behavior ((Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass)
macro evolution of financial architectureVery Hard describing macro evolution of financial architecture (a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language)

evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/

continue to evolveEasy to continue to evolve, meaning to continue a certain state, condition, or activity
evolve into a leading providerMedium to evolve into a leading provider, meaning to work out
evolve business modelsHard to evolve business models, meaning to work out
dynamically evolve amidst volatilityVery Hard describing dynamically evolve amidst volatility (in a forceful dynamic manner)

excellence /ˈɛksələns/

center of excellenceEasy to center of excellence, meaning to center upon
pursuit of excellenceMedium describing pursuit of excellence (the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture)
operational excellence awardHard describing operational excellence award (pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result)
pinnacle of academic excellenceVery Hard to pinnacle of academic excellence, meaning to surmount with a pinnacle

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/

rapid expansionEasy describing rapid expansion (a part of a river where the current is very fast)
office expansion planMedium describing office expansion plan (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
capital expenditure for expansionHard describing capital expenditure for expansion (assets available for use in the production of further assets)
rapid overseas expansion drains liquidityVery Hard describing rapid overseas expansion drains liquidity (a part of a river where the current is very fast)

formation /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/

cloud formationEasy to cloud formation, meaning to make overcast or cloudy
capital formation processMedium describing capital formation process (assets available for use in the production of further assets)
company formation requirementsHard to company formation requirements, meaning to be a companion to somebody
cartel formation violates competition lawVery Hard describing cartel formation violates competition law (a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service)

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/

foster puppyEasy to foster puppy, meaning to promote the growth of
foster positive teamworkMedium to foster positive teamwork, meaning to promote the growth of
foster innovation and creativityHard to foster innovation and creativity, meaning to promote the growth of
foster transparent corporate governanceVery Hard to foster transparent corporate governance, meaning to promote the growth of

found /faʊnd/

lost and found officeEasy to lost and found office, meaning to fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
found a tech startupMedium to found a tech startup, meaning to set up or found
legally found a charitable trustHard describing legally found a charitable trust (by law; conforming to the law)
found liable for patent infringementVery Hard to found liable for patent infringement, meaning to set up or found

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

lay the foundationEasy to lay the foundation, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
charitable foundation grantMedium describing charitable foundation grant (relating to or characterized by charity)
solid financial foundationHard describing solid financial foundation (matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure)
shake foundations of antitrust doctrineVery Hard to shake foundations of antitrust doctrine, meaning to move or cause to move back and forth

founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/

founder and CEOEasy to founder and CEO, meaning to fail utterly; collapse
co founder of businessMedium describing co founder of business (an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon)
original founder equity sharesHard describing original founder equity shares (an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made)
clash between founder vision and returnsVery Hard to clash between founder vision and returns, meaning to crash together with violent impact

franchise /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

fast food franchise storeEasy to fast food franchise store, meaning to abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
franchise agreement termsMedium to franchise agreement terms, meaning to grant a franchise to
expand regional franchise networkHard to enlarge or grow in scope or area regarding regional franchise network
revoke franchise license for breachVery Hard to revoke franchise license for breach, meaning to fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

future /ˈfjutʃɚ/

in the near futureEasy indicating a state, position, or relationship within the near future
future career prospectsMedium describing future career prospects (the time yet to come)
commodities future contractHard describing commodities future contract (articles of commerce)
discounted future cash flow valuationVery Hard to discounted future cash flow valuation, meaning to bar from attention or consideration

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/

global marketEasy describing global market (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope)
global economyMedium describing global economy (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope)
global expansion strategyHard describing global expansion strategy (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope)
global footprintVery Hard describing global footprint (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope)

goal /ɡoʊl/

set a goalEasy to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding a goal
achieve a goalMedium to successfully accomplish or reach regarding a goal
ambitious goalHard describing ambitious goal (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
move the goalpostsVery Hard to move the goalposts, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

grow /ɡroʊ/

grow vegetablesEasy to increase in size, quantity, or maturity regarding vegetables
grow a businessMedium to increase in size, quantity, or maturity regarding a business
grow exponentiallyHard to increase in size, quantity, or maturity regarding exponentially
grow weary of the relentless bureaucracyVery Hard to increase in size, quantity, or maturity regarding weary of the relentless bureaucracy

growth /ɡroʊθ/

economic growthEasy describing economic growth (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
revenue growthMedium describing revenue growth (the entire amount of income before any deductions are made)
sustainable growth rateHard describing sustainable growth rate (capable of being sustained)
stunted growth under adverse fiscal policyVery Hard to stunted growth under adverse fiscal policy, meaning to check the growth or development of

headquarter /ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtɚ/

visit the headquarterEasy to visit the headquarter, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
company headquarter relocationMedium to company headquarter relocation, meaning to be a companion to somebody
multinational headquarter operationsHard describing multinational headquarter operations (involving or operating in several nations or nationalities)
headquarter command center directing crisis responseVery Hard to headquarter command center directing crisis response, meaning to provide with headquarters

implementation /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/

project implementation phaseEasy to project implementation phase, meaning to communicate vividly
delay in policy implementationMedium to delay in policy implementation, meaning to cause to be slowed down or delayed
smooth implementation of mergerHard to smooth implementation of merger, meaning to make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
flawed implementation sabotaging legislative intentVery Hard to flawed implementation sabotaging legislative intent, meaning to add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

improve /ˌɪmˈpruv/

improve your EnglishEasy to improve your English, meaning to to make better
improve customer satisfaction ratingsMedium to improve customer satisfaction ratings, meaning to to make better
improve operational efficiencyHard to improve operational efficiency, meaning to to make better
improve upon perfection through refinementVery Hard to improve upon perfection through refinement, meaning to to make better

initiative /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

take the initiativeEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding the initiative
green sustainability initiativeMedium to green sustainability initiative, meaning to turn or become green
cost-cutting initiative across subsidiariesHard a collocation phrase: cost-cutting initiative across subsidiaries
seize the initiative on the chessboardVery Hard to seize the initiative on the chessboard, meaning to take hold of; grab

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

product innovationEasy describing product innovation (commodities offered for sale)
culture of technological innovationMedium to culture of technological innovation, meaning to grow in a special preparation
breakthrough innovation disrupting marketsHard describing breakthrough innovation disrupting markets (a productive insight)
cradle of innovation breeding patentsVery Hard to cradle of innovation breeding patents, meaning to hold gently and carefully

innovative /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

innovative designEasy describing innovative design (ahead of the times)
innovative marketing solutionMedium describing innovative marketing solution (ahead of the times)
deploy innovative financial instrumentsHard to deploy innovative financial instruments, meaning to place troops or weapons in battle formation
innovative paradigm shattering conventionVery Hard describing innovative paradigm shattering convention (ahead of the times)

institute /ˈɪnstəˌtut/

research instituteEasy to research institute, meaning to attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
technology institute partnershipMedium describing technology institute partnership (the practical application of science to commerce or industry)
institute legal proceedings against defaultersHard to institute legal proceedings against defaulters, meaning to set up or lay the groundwork for
institute sweeping structural reformsVery Hard to institute sweeping structural reforms, meaning to set up or lay the groundwork for

instruct /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct studentsEasy to instruct students, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
instruct staff on safety rulesMedium to instruct staff on safety rules, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
instruct counsel to draft termsHard to instruct counsel to draft terms, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
instruct trustees to preserve estateVery Hard to instruct trustees to preserve estate, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to

instructor /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɚ/

driving instructorEasy to driving instructor, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
certified training instructorMedium to certified training instructor, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
adjunct instructor at universityHard describing adjunct instructor at university (something added to another thing but not an essential part of it)
master instructor in martial disciplinesVery Hard to master instructor in martial disciplines, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in

joint /dʒɔɪnt/

knee jointEasy describing knee joint (hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella)
joint venture agreement signedMedium to joint venture agreement signed, meaning to fit as if by joints
joint and several liability in lawHard to joint and several liability in law, meaning to fit as if by joints
time is out of joint in turmoilVery Hard to time is out of joint in turmoil, meaning to measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/

senior managementEasy describing senior management (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
project management softwareMedium to project management software, meaning to communicate vividly
organizational change management frameworkHard describing organizational change management framework (of or relating to an organization)
crisis management contingency protocolsVery Hard describing crisis management contingency protocols (an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty)

merge /mɝdʒ/

merge pathsEasy to merge paths, meaning to become one
merge customer databases seamlesslyMedium to merge customer databases seamlessly, meaning to become one
merge distinct corporate cultures post-acquisitionHard to merge distinct corporate cultures post-acquisition, meaning to become one
merge seamlessly into the broader conglomerateVery Hard to merge seamlessly into the broader conglomerate, meaning to become one

merger /ˈmɝdʒɚ/

business mergerEasy describing business merger (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it)
announce a corporate merger dealMedium to announce a corporate merger deal, meaning to make known; make an announcement
antitrust scrutiny of proposed cross-border mergerHard describing antitrust scrutiny of proposed cross-border merger (of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices)
post-merger integration friction eroding shareholder valueVery Hard a collocation phrase: post-merger integration friction eroding shareholder value

minister /ˈmɪnəstɚ/

prime ministerEasy to prime minister, meaning to insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
statement issued by the ministerMedium describing statement issued by the minister (a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc)
appointed minister without portfolioHard to appointed minister without portfolio, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
minister to the needs of distressed communitiesVery Hard to minister to the needs of distressed communities, meaning to attend to the wants and needs of others

mission /ˈmɪʃən/

trade missionEasy to trade mission, meaning to engage in the trade of
corporate mission statementMedium describing corporate mission statement (of or belonging to a corporation)
critical mission execution during crisisHard describing critical mission execution during crisis (marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws)
undertake an impossible mission against titansVery Hard to undertake an impossible mission against titans, meaning to enter upon an activity or enterprise

nomination /ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/

accept the nominationEasy to accept the nomination, meaning to consider or hold as true
submit completed nomination forms on timeMedium to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding completed nomination forms on time
scrutiny by the governance and nomination committeeHard describing scrutiny by the governance and nomination committee (the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes))
withdraw formal nomination amid ethics scandalVery Hard to withdraw formal nomination amid ethics scandal, meaning to pull back or move away or backward

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

have an opportunityEasy to possess, experience, or hold regarding an opportunity
job opportunityMedium to job opportunity, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
seize a business opportunityHard to seize a business opportunity, meaning to take hold of; grab
golden opportunity of a lifetimeVery Hard describing golden opportunity of a lifetime (having the deep slightly brownish color of gold)

organization /ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

non-profit organizationEasy a collocation phrase: non-profit organization
organization chart structureMedium describing organization chart structure (a group of people who work together)
charitable organization donationHard describing charitable organization donation (relating to or characterized by charity)
restructure the entire organizationVery Hard to restructure the entire organization, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure

organizational /ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational skillsEasy describing organizational skills (of or relating to an organization)
organizational structure changesMedium describing organizational structure changes (of or relating to an organization)
organizational culture shiftHard describing organizational culture shift (of or relating to an organization)
resolve organizational paralysisVery Hard to settle or solve a problem regarding organizational paralysis

partner /ˈpɑrtnɚ/

tennis partner on the courtEasy describing tennis partner on the court (a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court)
trusted commercial business partnerMedium to trusted commercial business partner, meaning to have confidence or faith in
senior equity partner at the law firmHard describing senior equity partner at the law firm (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
equal partner in strategic governanceVery Hard to equal partner in strategic governance, meaning to be identical or equivalent to

partnership /ˈpɑrtnɚˌʃɪp/

build a warm friendship partnershipEasy to construct, develop, or establish regarding a warm friendship partnership
enter into a strategic partnershipMedium to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding into a strategic partnership
public-private partnership infrastructure modelHard a collocation phrase: public-private partnership infrastructure model
dissolve the partnership amid bitter acrimonyVery Hard to dissolve the partnership amid bitter acrimony, meaning to become weaker

president /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnt/

elect a club presidentEasy to elect a club president, meaning to select by a vote for an office or membership
company vice president of salesMedium to company vice president of sales, meaning to be a companion to somebody
report directly to the corporate presidentHard to report directly to the corporate president, meaning to to give an account or representation of in words
office of the president wielding sweeping mandatesVery Hard describing office of the president wielding sweeping mandates (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)

prospect /ˈprɑspɛkt/

excited about future career prospectsEasy to excited about future career prospects, meaning to arouse or elicit a feeling
bleak economic prospects for the quarterMedium describing bleak economic prospects for the quarter (offering little or no hope; ; ; - J.M.Synge)
weigh the prospect of regulatory interventionHard to weigh the prospect of regulatory intervention, meaning to have a certain weight
prospect for lucrative mineral deposits in uncharted landsVery Hard to prospect for lucrative mineral deposits in uncharted lands, meaning to search for something desirable

pursue /pɚˈsu/

pursue hobbies in spare timeEasy to pursue hobbies in spare time, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue a master degree in businessMedium to pursue a master degree in business, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue aggressive cross-border acquisition strategiesHard to pursue aggressive cross-border acquisition strategies, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
relentlessly pursue justice without fear or favorVery Hard describing relentlessly pursue justice without fear or favor (in a relentless manner)

rapid /ˈræpəd/

rapid response teamEasy describing rapid response team (a part of a river where the current is very fast)
rapid progress on the construction siteMedium describing rapid progress on the construction site (a part of a river where the current is very fast)
fuel rapid economic growthHard to fuel rapid economic growth, meaning to provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
a rapid succession of unforeseen developmentsVery Hard referring to a rapid succession of unforeseen developments

regional /ˈridʒənəl/

regional food specialtyEasy describing regional food specialty (characteristic of a region)
attend the regional sales conferenceMedium to be present at an event or meeting regarding the regional sales conference
establish a robust regional distribution networkHard to establish a robust regional distribution network, meaning to set up or found
bridge pronounced regional socio-economic disparitiesVery Hard to bridge pronounced regional socio-economic disparities, meaning to connect or reduce the distance between

relocate /ˌriˈloʊkeɪt/

relocate to a new cityEasy to relocate to a new city, meaning to become established in a new location
relocate corporate headquarters downtownMedium to relocate corporate headquarters downtown, meaning to become established in a new location
relocate manufacturing plants to reduce tariffsHard to relocate manufacturing plants to reduce tariffs, meaning to become established in a new location
relocate personnel smoothly across international bordersVery Hard to relocate personnel smoothly across international borders, meaning to become established in a new location

relocation /ˌriˈloʊˈkeɪʃən/

relocation expensesEasy describing relocation expenses (the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind))
receive a relocation package from employerMedium to receive a relocation package from employer, meaning to get something; come into possession of
coordinate large-scale office relocation logisticsHard to coordinate large-scale office relocation logistics, meaning to bring order and organization to
mitigate relocation friction through change managementVery Hard to mitigate relocation friction through change management, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

resistance /rɪˈzɪstəns/

water resistance ratingEasy to water resistance rating, meaning to supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
encounter resistance from department headsMedium to encounter resistance from department heads, meaning to come together
overcome entrenched organizational resistance to changeHard to overcome entrenched organizational resistance to change, meaning to win a victory over
follow the path of least resistance instinctivelyVery Hard to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding the path of least resistance instinctively

resolution /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

New Year resolution listEasy describing New Year resolution list (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)
high screen resolution displayMedium describing high screen resolution display (a lofty level or position or degree)
pass a binding shareholder resolutionHard to pass a binding shareholder resolution, meaning to go across or through
seek an equitable amicable dispute resolutionVery Hard to search for or request regarding an equitable amicable dispute resolution

resource /ˈrisɔrs/

natural resource conservationEasy describing natural resource conservation (someone regarded as certain to succeed)
human resources department policiesMedium describing human resources department policies (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
allocate capital resources efficiently across divisionsHard to allocate capital resources efficiently across divisions, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
a person of rare resource and ingenuityVery Hard referring to a person of rare resource and ingenuity

retreat /riˈtrit/

quiet mountain retreatEasy to quiet mountain retreat, meaning to become quiet or quieter
annual corporate strategic retreatMedium describing annual corporate strategic retreat ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
beat a hasty tactical retreat before heavy lossesHard to beat a hasty tactical retreat before heavy losses, meaning to come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
retreat into obstinate denial of empirical factsVery Hard to retreat into obstinate denial of empirical facts, meaning to pull back or move away or backward

revolutionize /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnaɪz/

revolutionize the way people shopEasy to revolutionize the way people shop, meaning to change radically
revolutionize corporate communication toolsMedium to revolutionize corporate communication tools, meaning to change radically
revolutionize medical diagnostics with artificial intelligenceHard to revolutionize medical diagnostics with artificial intelligence, meaning to change radically
revolutionize deep-sea exploration through autonomous roboticsVery Hard to revolutionize deep-sea exploration through autonomous robotics, meaning to change radically

scholarship /ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪp/

apply for a college scholarshipEasy to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for a college scholarship
win a merit-based academic scholarshipMedium to win a merit-based academic scholarship, meaning to be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
endow a permanent scholarship fund for underprivileged youthHard to endow a permanent scholarship fund for underprivileged youth, meaning to give qualities or abilities to
exemplify the highest standards of rigorous scholarshipVery Hard to exemplify the highest standards of rigorous scholarship, meaning to be characteristic of
academic scholarshipMedium describing academic scholarship (an educator who works at a college or university)

sector /ˈsɛktɚ/

private business sectorEasy describing private business sector (an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines)
boost growth in the manufacturing sectorMedium to increase or improve significantly regarding growth in the manufacturing sector
overhaul regulatory frameworks across the financial sectorHard to overhaul regulatory frameworks across the financial sector, meaning to travel past
a vulnerable sunset sector starved of innovationVery Hard referring to a vulnerable sunset sector starved of innovation

seminar /ˈsɛməˌnɑr/

attend a weekend seminarEasy to be present at an event or meeting regarding a weekend seminar
conduct an interactive training seminar for new staffMedium to organize and carry out regarding an interactive training seminar for new staff
convene an international symposium and academic seminarHard to convene an international symposium and academic seminar, meaning to meet formally
deliver a seminal seminar redefining the disciplineVery Hard to bring or provide results or goods regarding a seminal seminar redefining the discipline

shareholder /ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldɚ/

annual shareholder meetingEasy describing annual shareholder meeting ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
protect minority shareholder interests diligentlyMedium to keep safe from harm or loss regarding minority shareholder interests diligently
maximize long-term shareholder value sustainablyHard to maximize long-term shareholder value sustainably, meaning to make as big or large as possible
quell vocal shareholder revolts during proxy fightsVery Hard to quell vocal shareholder revolts during proxy fights, meaning to suppress or crush completely

spokesperson /ˈspoʊkspɚsən/

company spokespersonEasy to company spokesperson, meaning to be a companion to somebody
act as the official spokespersonMedium to act as the official spokesperson, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
spokesperson refuted the unsubstantiated allegationsHard describing spokesperson refuted the unsubstantiated allegations (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose)
spokesperson smoothing over corporate PR blundersVery Hard describing spokesperson smoothing over corporate PR blunders (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose)

stake /steɪk/

wooden stakeEasy describing wooden stake (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
have a stake in the project outcomeMedium to possess, experience, or hold regarding a stake in the project outcome
acquire a controlling stake in the airlineHard to acquire a controlling stake in the airline, meaning to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
future of the company is at stakeVery Hard describing future of the company is at stake (the time yet to come)

steady /ˈstɛdi/

steady handEasy to steady hand, meaning to make steady
steady income from employmentMedium to steady income from employment, meaning to make steady
steady inflow of foreign direct investmentHard to steady inflow of foreign direct investment, meaning to make steady
slow and steady wins the raceVery Hard to slow and steady wins the race, meaning to lose velocity; move more slowly

stockholder /ˈstɑkˌhoʊldɚ/

corporate stockholderEasy describing corporate stockholder (of or belonging to a corporation)
annual stockholder meeting resolutionsMedium describing annual stockholder meeting resolutions ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
maximize long-term stockholder valueHard to maximize long-term stockholder value, meaning to make as big or large as possible
activist stockholder waging a bitter proxy battleVery Hard describing activist stockholder waging a bitter proxy battle (a militant reformer)

strategic /strəˈtidʒɪk/

strategic planEasy describing strategic plan (relating to or concerned with strategy)
form a strategic alliance with tech innovatorsMedium to form a strategic alliance with tech innovators, meaning to create (as an entity)
strategic divestment of non-core business assetsHard describing strategic divestment of non-core business assets (relating to or concerned with strategy)
strategic ambiguity in international diplomacyVery Hard describing strategic ambiguity in international diplomacy (relating to or concerned with strategy)

strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/

good strategyEasy describing good strategy (benefit)
market entry strategy for Southeast AsiaMedium to market entry strategy for Southeast Asia, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
exit strategy for venture capital investmentsHard to exit strategy for venture capital investments, meaning to move out of or depart from
high-risk strategy teetering on a knife-edgeVery Hard describing high-risk strategy teetering on a knife-edge (not financially safe or secure)

structure /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/

wooden structureEasy describing wooden structure (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
fee structure of the banking servicesMedium to fee structure of the banking services, meaning to give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
restructure the corporate capital debtHard to restructure the corporate capital debt, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
ossified organizational structure resisting innovationVery Hard to ossified organizational structure resisting innovation, meaning to become bony

success /səkˈsɛs/

great successEasy describing great success (a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field)
recipe for business successMedium describing recipe for business success (directions for making something)
gauge project success against predefined KPIsHard to gauge project success against predefined KPIs, meaning to judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
success breeds contemptuous complacencyVery Hard describing success breeds contemptuous complacency (an event that accomplishes its intended purpose)

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/

survival kitEasy describing survival kit (a state of surviving; remaining alive)
fight for corporate survival during the recessionMedium to fight for corporate survival during the recession, meaning to be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
survival rate among early-stage tech venturesHard describing survival rate among early-stage tech ventures (a state of surviving; remaining alive)
survival of the fittest in ruthless market competitionVery Hard describing survival of the fittest in ruthless market competition (a state of surviving; remaining alive)

sustain /səˈsteɪn/

sustain an injuryEasy to sustain an injury, meaning to lengthen or extend in duration or space
sustain economic growth over consecutive quartersMedium to sustain economic growth over consecutive quarters, meaning to lengthen or extend in duration or space
sustain catastrophic losses in foreign exchange tradingHard to sustain catastrophic losses in foreign exchange trading, meaning to lengthen or extend in duration or space
sustain irreparable damage to corporate credibilityVery Hard to sustain irreparable damage to corporate credibility, meaning to lengthen or extend in duration or space

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/

basic tacticEasy describing basic tactic (a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use)
effective marketing tactic to attract millennialsMedium describing effective marketing tactic to attract millennials (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; -LewisMumford)
employ aggressive litigation tactics to stall proceedingsHard to employ aggressive litigation tactics to stall proceedings, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
scorched-earth tactic to repel hostile takeover bidsVery Hard a collocation phrase: scorched-earth tactic to repel hostile takeover bids

takeover /ˈteɪˌkoʊvɚ/

corporate takeoverEasy describing corporate takeover (of or belonging to a corporation)
hostile takeover bid launched by rival firmMedium describing hostile takeover bid launched by rival firm (troops belonging to the enemy's military forces)
regulatory review of cross-border takeover proposalsHard describing regulatory review of cross-border takeover proposals (restricting according to rules or principles)
reverse takeover orchestrated to bypass IPO scrutinyVery Hard to reverse takeover orchestrated to bypass IPO scrutiny, meaning to change to the contrary

target /ˈtɑrɡət/

hit the targetEasy to hit the target, meaning to cause to move by striking
quarterly sales target agreed by the divisionMedium describing quarterly sales target agreed by the division (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
target demographic for premium luxury offeringsHard to target demographic for premium luxury offerings, meaning to intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
painted a giant target on its back through arroganceVery Hard to painted a giant target on its back through arrogance, meaning to make a painting

trainer /ˈtreɪnɚ/

personal fitness trainerEasy describing personal fitness trainer (a short newspaper article about a particular person or group)
certified corporate trainerMedium to certified corporate trainer, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
experienced leadership trainer conducts workshopsHard to experienced leadership trainer conducts workshops, meaning to go or live through
veteran trainer imparts esoteric pedagogical wisdomVery Hard describing veteran trainer imparts esoteric pedagogical wisdom (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service)

transform /trænsˈfɔrm/

transform into a butterflyEasy to transform into a butterfly, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
transform company operations digitallyMedium to transform company operations digitally, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
radically transform stagnant economic structuresHard describing radically transform stagnant economic structures (in a radical manner)
transform adversity into triumphant resilienceVery Hard to transform adversity into triumphant resilience, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation

transition /trænˈzɪʃən/

smooth transition to a new jobEasy to smooth transition to a new job, meaning to make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
oversee the executive leadership transitionMedium to oversee the executive leadership transition, meaning to watch and direct
orderly transition to renewable energy sourcesHard describing orderly transition to renewable energy sources (a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer)
fraught transition imperiled by factional strifeVery Hard describing fraught transition imperiled by factional strife (marked by distress)

unite /ˈjuˌnaɪt/

unite togetherEasy to unite together, meaning to act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
unite teams behind a common goalMedium to unite teams behind a common goal, meaning to act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
unite disparate factions into a coalitionHard to unite disparate factions into a coalition, meaning to act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
unite sworn rivals against an existential menaceVery Hard to unite sworn rivals against an existential menace, meaning to act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

venture /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

new business ventureEasy describing new business venture (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)
venture capital financingMedium to venture capital financing, meaning to proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
joint venture shareholder agreement termsHard to joint venture shareholder agreement terms, meaning to fit as if by joints
venture into treacherous political waters at great perilVery Hard to venture into treacherous political waters at great peril, meaning to proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

vision /ˈvɪʒən/

good eye visionEasy describing good eye vision (benefit)
company vision statementMedium to company vision statement, meaning to be a companion to somebody
strategic vision for long-term sustainable growthHard describing strategic vision for long-term sustainable growth (relating to or concerned with strategy)
lack of prophetic vision spells institutional doomVery Hard to lack of prophetic vision spells institutional doom, meaning to be without

volunteer /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

volunteer at a local hospitalEasy to provide unpaid assistance at a medical clinic
volunteer to lead the committeeMedium offering willingly to head an operational task force
mobilize volunteer corps during natural disastersHard deploying citizen volunteers rapidly during catastrophic emergencies
volunteer oneself as a sacrificial pawnVery Hard stepping forward to absorb blame on behalf of other actors

vote /voʊt/

vote in the electionEasy to vote in the election, meaning to express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
cast a decisive vote on the boardMedium to cast a decisive vote on the board, meaning to put or send forth
vote of no confidence in the leadershipHard to vote of no confidence in the leadership, meaning to express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
vote with one's feet against tyrannyVery Hard to vote with one's feet against tyranny, meaning to express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

workshop /ˈwɝkˌʃɑp/

join a photography workshopEasy to join a photography workshop, meaning to become part of; become a member of a group or organization
conduct leadership training workshops for managersMedium to organize and carry out regarding leadership training workshops for managers
interactive policy workshop for multilateral delegatesHard describing interactive policy workshop for multilateral delegates (used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more))
transform the workshop of democracy into an authoritarian forgeVery Hard to transform the workshop of democracy into an authoritarian forge, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
attend a workshopEasy to be present at an event or meeting regarding a workshop

worldwide /ˈwɝlˈdwaɪd/

worldwide fame and popularityEasy describing worldwide fame and popularity (spanning or extending throughout the entire world)
worldwide sales distribution networkMedium describing worldwide sales distribution network (spanning or extending throughout the entire world)
impose worldwide asset freeze against sanctioned oligarchsHard to impose worldwide asset freeze against sanctioned oligarchs, meaning to compel to behave in a certain way
spark a worldwide conflagration of geopolitical hostilitiesVery Hard to spark a worldwide conflagration of geopolitical hostilities, meaning to put in motion or move to act