Nhân sự
Tuyển dụng, lương thưởng, phúc lợi, đào tạo, thăng chức, nghỉ hưu.
ability /əˈbɪləˌti/
- natural abilityEasy describing natural ability (someone regarded as certain to succeed)
- communication abilityMedium describing communication ability (the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information)
- demonstrated abilityHard to demonstrated ability, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- to the best of my abilityVery Hard a collocation phrase: to the best of my ability
absence /ˈæbsəns/
- absence from classEasy describing absence from class (the state of being absent)
- leave of absenceMedium to leave of absence, meaning to go away from a place
- in the absence of evidenceHard indicating a state, position, or relationship within the absence of evidence
- conspicuous by your absenceVery Hard describing conspicuous by your absence (obvious to the eye or mind)
absent /ˈæbsənt/
- absent from schoolEasy to absent from school, meaning to go away or leave
- absent without leaveMedium to absent without leave, meaning to go away or leave
- conspicuously absentHard describing conspicuously absent (in a manner tending to attract attention)
- an absent lookVery Hard referring to an absent look
accomplishment /əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/
- great accomplishmentEasy describing great accomplishment (a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field)
- career accomplishmentMedium to career accomplishment, meaning to move headlong at high speed
- sense of accomplishmentHard to sense of accomplishment, meaning to perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
- crowning accomplishment of his lifeVery Hard to crowning accomplishment of his life, meaning to invest with regal power; enthrone
achievement /əˈtʃivmənt/
- great achievementEasy describing great achievement (a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field)
- outstanding achievement awardMedium describing outstanding achievement award (distinguished from others in excellence)
- notable achievement in medical researchHard describing notable achievement in medical research (a celebrity who is an inspiration to others)
- crowning achievement of modern architectureVery Hard to crowning achievement of modern architecture, meaning to invest with regal power; enthrone
advancement /ədˈvænsmənt/
- career advancementEasy to career advancement, meaning to move headlong at high speed
- avenues for career advancementMedium describing avenues for career advancement (a line of approach)
- technological advancement in automationHard describing technological advancement in automation (based in scientific and industrial progress)
- contribute to the advancement of knowledgeVery Hard to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, meaning to bestow a quality on
allowance /əˈlaʊəns/
- baggage weight allowanceEasy describing baggage weight allowance (cases used to carry belongings when traveling)
- monthly travel expense allowanceMedium describing monthly travel expense allowance (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- make allowance for unforeseen delaysHard to create, produce, or cause regarding allowance for unforeseen delays
- receive a generous severance allowanceVery Hard to receive a generous severance allowance, meaning to get something; come into possession of
ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/
- ambitious studentEasy describing ambitious student (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
- ambitious sales targetsMedium describing ambitious sales targets (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
- highly ambitious expansion agendaHard describing highly ambitious expansion agenda (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect)
- overweening and overly ambitious schemeVery Hard describing overweening and overly ambitious scheme (unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings)
applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/
- job applicantEasy to job applicant, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- interview qualified applicantsMedium to interview qualified applicants, meaning to conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- screen applicant credentials thoroughlyHard to screen applicant credentials thoroughly, meaning to test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
- whittle down applicants to shortlisted fewVery Hard to whittle down applicants to shortlisted few, meaning to cut small bits or pare shavings from
application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
- fill out an application formEasy to fill out an application form, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- mobile banking applicationMedium describing mobile banking application (a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay)
- practical application of economic theoryHard describing practical application of economic theory (concerned with actual use or practice)
- rigorous application of statutory standardsVery Hard describing rigorous application of statutory standards (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
apply /əˈplaɪ/
- apply for a jobEasy to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for a job
- apply new marketing tacticsMedium to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding new marketing tactics
- apply strict regulatory criteriaHard to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding strict regulatory criteria
- apply the brakes to runaway inflationVery Hard to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding the brakes to runaway inflation
appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/
- appoint a meeting timeEasy to appoint a meeting time, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
- appoint a new marketing managerMedium to appoint a new marketing manager, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
- appoint an independent committee of inquiryHard to appoint an independent committee of inquiry, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
- solemnly appoint a special envoyVery Hard describing solemnly appoint a special envoy (in a grave and sedate manner)
appraisal /əˈpreɪzəl/
- annual appraisalEasy describing annual appraisal ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- employee performance appraisal reviewMedium describing employee performance appraisal review (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- real estate valuation and appraisalHard describing real estate valuation and appraisal (any rational or irrational number)
- objective appraisal of strategic vulnerabilitiesVery Hard describing objective appraisal of strategic vulnerabilities (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable))
appraise /əˈpreɪz/
- appraise the value of a houseEasy to appraise the value of a house, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- appraise staff performance objectivelyMedium to appraise staff performance objectively, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- expertly appraise commercial collateral assetsHard describing expertly appraise commercial collateral assets (in an expert manner)
- appraise geopolitical risk exposureVery Hard to appraise geopolitical risk exposure, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
apprentice /əˈprɛntəs/
- young apprenticeEasy describing young apprentice (any immature animal)
- hire a mechanical apprenticeMedium to hire a mechanical apprentice, meaning to engage or hire for work
- vocational apprentice training schemeHard describing vocational apprentice training scheme (of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills)
- serve as an apprentice to an esteemed masterVery Hard to serve as an apprentice to an esteemed master, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
assess /əˈses/
- assess the costEasy to assess the cost, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- assess applicant qualificationsMedium to assess applicant qualifications, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- assess macroeconomic impact of tariffsHard to assess macroeconomic impact of tariffs, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- dispassionately assess risk exposureVery Hard describing dispassionately assess risk exposure (in an impartially dispassionate manner)
assessment /əˈsɛsmənt/
- written assessmentEasy to written assessment, meaning to produce a literary work
- annual performance assessmentMedium describing annual performance assessment ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- environmental impact assessment reportHard describing environmental impact assessment report (of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings)
- rigorous actuarial risk assessmentVery Hard describing rigorous actuarial risk assessment (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
assign /əˈsaɪn/
- assign homeworkEasy to assign homework, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
- assign tasks to team membersMedium to assign tasks to team members, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
- assign intellectual property rightsHard to assign intellectual property rights, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
- assign liability without prejudiceVery Hard to assign liability without prejudice, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/
- complete an assignmentEasy to finish an allocated task or homework duty
- overseas assignment for two yearsMedium an international work posting spanning two years
- deed of assignment executedHard a formal legal document transferring rights or property signed and enacted
- take on a grueling assignmentVery Hard to accept an arduous and demanding professional responsibility
associate /əˈsoʊsiət/
- close associateEasy to shut down or conclude regarding associate
- sales associate positionMedium describing sales associate position (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
- senior research associate at the instituteHard describing senior research associate at the institute (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- associate degree accreditation standardsVery Hard to associate degree accreditation standards, meaning to make a logical or causal connection
attendance /əˈtɛndəns/
- check attendanceEasy to check attendance, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- record high attendance at conferenceMedium to record high attendance at conference, meaning to make a record of; set down in permanent form
- mandatory attendance policy enforcedHard describing mandatory attendance policy enforced (the recipient of a mandate)
- poor attendance reflects disaffectionVery Hard describing poor attendance reflects disaffection (people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group))
attire /əˈtaɪɚ/
- casual attireEasy informal, everyday clothing suited for relaxed settings
- business formal attire requiredMedium mandatory professional wardrobe consisting of suits and ties
- professional attire guidelinesHard written company standards outlining acceptable office dress
- impeccably tailored attire impressedVery Hard sharply fitted garments creating a polished professional impression
attitude /ˈætəˌtud/
- positive attitudeEasy describing positive attitude (the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution)
- professional attitude toward clientsMedium describing professional attitude toward clients (a person engaged in one of the learned professions)
- laissez-faire attitude toward riskHard describing laissez-faire attitude toward risk (with minimally restricted freedom in commerce)
- strike a recalcitrant attitudeVery Hard to strike a recalcitrant attitude, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
award /əˈwɔrd/
- win an awardEasy to win an award, meaning to be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
- award the construction contractMedium to award the construction contract, meaning to give, especially as an honor or reward
- arbitral award upheld in courtHard describing arbitral award upheld in court (relating to or resulting from arbitration)
- award punitive damages for gross maliceVery Hard to award punitive damages for gross malice, meaning to give, especially as an honor or reward
background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
- music in the backgroundEasy describing music in the background (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)
- educational and professional backgroundMedium describing educational and professional background (relating to the process of education)
- conduct thorough background checksHard to organize and carry out regarding thorough background checks
- fade into the background in negotiationsVery Hard to fade into the background in negotiations, meaning to become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/
- good behaviorEasy describing good behavior (benefit)
- ethical behavior guidelines for employeesMedium describing ethical behavior guidelines for employees (of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics)
- anti-competitive behavior penaltiesHard a collocation phrase: anti-competitive behavior penalties
- pattern of predatory behavior uncoveredVery Hard to pattern of predatory behavior uncovered, meaning to plan or create according to a model or models
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/
- health benefitsEasy describing health benefits (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)
- employee benefit package detailsMedium describing employee benefit package details (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- give benefit of the doubtHard to provide or present something regarding benefit of the doubt
- reap disproportionate benefits from monopoliesVery Hard to reap disproportionate benefits from monopolies, meaning to gather, as of natural products
bonus /ˈboʊnəs/
- annual year-end bonusEasy describing annual year-end bonus ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- performance bonus evaluationMedium describing performance bonus evaluation (a dramatic or musical entertainment)
- executive sign-on bonusHard describing executive sign-on bonus (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
- welcome bonus on signupVery Hard to welcome bonus on signup, meaning to accept gladly
boss /bɑs/
- kind and friendly bossEasy describing kind and friendly boss (a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality)
- report directly to the bossMedium to report directly to the boss, meaning to to give an account or representation of in words
- boss subordinates around unfairlyHard to boss subordinates around unfairly, meaning to raise in a relief
- show everyone who is the bossVery Hard to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding everyone who is the boss
candidate /ˈkændɪdət/
- job interview applicant candidateEasy to job interview applicant candidate, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- shortlist qualified employment candidatesMedium to shortlist qualified employment candidates, meaning to put someone or something on a short list
- leading candidate for chief executiveHard to leading candidate for chief executive, meaning to take somebody somewhere
- dark horse candidate emerges victoriousVery Hard describing dark horse candidate emerges victorious (absence of light or illumination)
capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
- capable of doing hard workEasy describing capable of doing hard work ((usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability)
- highly capable executive secretaryMedium describing highly capable executive secretary (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect)
- leave affairs in capable handsHard to leave affairs in capable hands, meaning to go away from a place
- capable of unspeakable treacheryVery Hard describing capable of unspeakable treachery ((usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability)
career /kɚˈɪr/
- choose a suitable professional careerEasy to choose a suitable professional career, meaning to pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- explore internal career advancement pathwaysMedium to explore internal career advancement pathways, meaning to inquire into
- navigating mid-career transitional shiftsHard to navigating mid-career transitional shifts, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
- career trajectory derailed by scandalVery Hard to career trajectory derailed by scandal, meaning to move headlong at high speed
casual /ˈkæʒəwəl/
- wear casual weekend clothesEasy to dress in informal, relaxed attire during days off
- business casual office dress codeMedium a workplace policy permitting smart, informal corporate clothing
- rely on precarious casual employmentHard depending on insecure short-term or temporary work contracts
- dismiss issue with a casual throwaway remarkVery Hard to brush aside a serious concern with an offhand, superficial comment
certificate /sɚˈtɪfɪkət/
- show birth certificate document copyEasy to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding birth certificate document copy
- issue a certificate of insurance coverageMedium to issue a certificate of insurance coverage, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
- verified certificate of origin for customsHard to verified certificate of origin for customs, meaning to confirm the truth of
- falsified certificate of authentic pedigreeVery Hard to falsified certificate of authentic pedigree, meaning to make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
- obtain a certificateMedium to obtain a certificate, meaning to come into possession of
certification /ˌsɝtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
- pass IT technical skill certificationEasy to pass IT technical skill certification, meaning to go across or through
- obtain ISO quality management certificationMedium to obtain ISO quality management certification, meaning to come into possession of
- maintain dual professional board certificationHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding dual professional board certification
- formal revocation of medical certificationVery Hard describing formal revocation of medical certification (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
chief /tʃif/
- chief reason for selecting this vendorEasy describing chief reason for selecting this vendor (a person who is in charge)
- report to the chief financial officerMedium to report to the chief financial officer, meaning to to give an account or representation of in words
- chief architect behind the regulatory reformsHard describing chief architect behind the regulatory reforms (a person who is in charge)
- troubled by too many chiefs and not enough IndiansVery Hard to troubled by too many chiefs and not enough Indians, meaning to move deeply
clerical /ˈklerɪkl/
- perform basic routine clerical filing dutiesEasy to perform basic routine clerical filing duties, meaning to carry out or perform an action
- rectify minor clerical typographic administrative errorMedium to rectify minor clerical typographic administrative error, meaning to math: determine the length of
- negotiate clerical staff collective bargaining rightsHard to discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding clerical staff collective bargaining rights
- fatal clerical oversight leading to case dismissalVery Hard describing fatal clerical oversight leading to case dismissal (bringing death)
coach /koʊtʃ/
- travel economically by intercity overnight coachEasy to journey or move from one place to another regarding economically by intercity overnight coach
- engage a certified executive leadership performance coachMedium to engage a certified executive leadership performance coach, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
- institutionalize comprehensive peer coaching frameworksHard to institutionalize comprehensive peer coaching frameworks, meaning to cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
- coach transforms magically into a pumpkin at midnightVery Hard to coach transforms magically into a pumpkin at midnight, meaning to teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/
- say hello to a friendly colleagueEasy to greet a pleasant coworker at the workplace
- consult respected senior department colleaguesMedium to seek advice from veteran peers in one's division
- subject findings to rigorous colleague peer reviewHard to submit research conclusions to evaluation by professional peers
- conniving colleague undermining organizational unityVery Hard a manipulative coworker subverting team cohesion
compensate /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/
- compensate for lost study revision hoursEasy to compensate for lost study revision hours, meaning to adjust for
- compensate overtime hours fairly with premium payMedium to compensate overtime hours fairly with premium pay, meaning to adjust for
- adequately compensate victims of corporate industrial negligenceHard describing adequately compensate victims of corporate industrial negligence (in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree)
- overcompensate for crippling feelings of inadequacyVery Hard to overcompensate for crippling feelings of inadequacy, meaning to make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensation /ˌkɑːmpenˈseɪʃn/
- receive modest travel insurance mishap compensationEasy to receive modest travel insurance mishap compensation, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- restructure executive deferred incentive compensation packagesMedium to restructure executive deferred incentive compensation packages, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- maintain statutory workers' injury compensation solvency reservesHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding statutory workers' injury compensation solvency reserves
- meager compensation offered for supreme selfless sacrificesVery Hard describing meager compensation offered for supreme selfless sacrifices (deficient in amount or quality or extent)
confidence /ˈkɑnfədəns/
- gain self confidence through persistent practiceEasy to gain self confidence through persistent practice, meaning to obtain
- bolster investor confidence in macroeconomic stabilityMedium to bolster investor confidence in macroeconomic stability, meaning to support and strengthen
- admit trusted deputy into one's innermost confidenceHard to admit trusted deputy into one's innermost confidence, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- overwhelmingly survive a parliamentary vote of no confidenceVery Hard describing overwhelmingly survive a parliamentary vote of no confidence (incapable of being resisted)
conflict /ˈkɑnflɪkt/
- resolve playground toy sharing dispute conflictEasy to settle or solve a problem regarding playground toy sharing dispute conflict
- disclose potential corporate conflict of interest situationsMedium to disclose potential corporate conflict of interest situations, meaning to make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
- mediate protracted geopolitical border conflict through arbitrationHard to mediate protracted geopolitical border conflict through arbitration, meaning to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- torn by an agonizing conflict between filial duty and conscienceVery Hard to torn by an agonizing conflict between filial duty and conscience, meaning to separate or cause to separate abruptly
coordinator /koʊˈɔrdəˌneɪtɚ/
- event coordinatorEasy describing event coordinator (something that happens at a given place and time)
- project coordinatorMedium to project coordinator, meaning to communicate vividly
- administrative coordinatorHard describing administrative coordinator (of or relating to or responsible for administration)
- lead safety coordinator on siteVery Hard to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding safety coordinator on site
counselor /ˈkaʊnsəlɚ/
- school counselorEasy to school counselor, meaning to educate in or as if in a school
- career counselor for graduatesMedium to career counselor for graduates, meaning to move headlong at high speed
- licensed mental health counselorHard to licensed mental health counselor, meaning to authorize officially
- chief investment counselor to fundsVery Hard describing chief investment counselor to funds (a person who is in charge)
coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝkɚ/
- friendly coworkerEasy describing friendly coworker (troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces)
- collaborate with coworkers on tasksMedium to collaborate with coworkers on tasks, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
- maintain professional ties with coworkersHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding professional ties with coworkers
- foster camaraderie among alienated coworkersVery Hard to foster camaraderie among alienated coworkers, meaning to promote the growth of
crew /kru/
- flight crewEasy to flight crew, meaning to shoot a bird in flight
- maintenance crew dispatchMedium describing maintenance crew dispatch (activity involved in maintaining something in good working order)
- emergency rescue crew readinessHard describing emergency rescue crew readiness (a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action)
- all hands on deck for the repair crewVery Hard describing all hands on deck for the repair crew (quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class)
criteria /kraɪˈtɪriə/
- selection criteriaEasy describing selection criteria (the act of choosing or selecting)
- meet evaluation criteriaMedium to fulfill, satisfy, or encounter regarding evaluation criteria
- stringent eligibility criteriaHard describing stringent eligibility criteria (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures)
- establish definitive performance criteriaVery Hard to establish definitive performance criteria, meaning to set up or found
dedication /ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
- show great dedicationEasy to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding great dedication
- dedication to customer satisfactionMedium describing dedication to customer satisfaction (complete and wholehearted fidelity)
- admirable dedication to the causeHard describing admirable dedication to the cause (deserving of the highest esteem or admiration)
- author dedication on frontispieceVery Hard to author dedication on frontispiece, meaning to be the author of
degree /dɪˈɡri/
- college degree earnedEasy describing college degree earned (the body of faculty and students of a college)
- high degree of accuracy requiredMedium describing high degree of accuracy required (a lofty level or position or degree)
- varying degrees of regulatory scrutinyHard to varying degrees of regulatory scrutiny, meaning to become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
- executed to the nth degree of perfectionVery Hard to executed to the nth degree of perfection, meaning to kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
demote /dɪˈmoʊt/
- demote an employeeEasy to demote an employee, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
- demote someone for poor performanceMedium to demote someone for poor performance, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
- risk being demoted to lower rankHard to risk being demoted to lower rank, meaning to expose to a chance of loss or damage
- demote to an administrative backwaterVery Hard to demote to an administrative backwater, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
dependable /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/
- dependable carEasy describing dependable car (worthy of reliance or trust)
- dependable colleague at workMedium describing dependable colleague at work (worthy of reliance or trust)
- proven dependable supplier networkHard to proven dependable supplier network, meaning to be shown or be found to be
- a rock-solid dependable ally in adversityVery Hard referring to a rock-solid dependable ally in adversity
deserve /dɪˈzɝv/
- you deserve a restEasy a collocation phrase: you deserve a rest
- deserve praise for hard workMedium to deserve praise for hard work, meaning to be worthy or deserving
- deserve serious consideration by trusteesHard to deserve serious consideration by trustees, meaning to be worthy or deserving
- deserve credit where credit is dueVery Hard to deserve credit where credit is due, meaning to be worthy or deserving
desirable /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
- desirable outcome for everyoneEasy describing desirable outcome for everyone (worth having or seeking or achieving)
- highly desirable job opportunityMedium describing highly desirable job opportunity (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect)
- commercially desirable acquisition targetHard describing commercially desirable acquisition target (in a commercial manner)
- socially desirable responding in surveysVery Hard describing socially desirable responding in surveys (by or with respect to society)
diploma /dɪˈploʊmɑ/
- high school diplomaEasy describing high school diploma (a lofty level or position or degree)
- receive an accredited diplomaMedium to receive an accredited diploma, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- postgraduate diploma in managementHard describing postgraduate diploma in management (a student who continues studies after graduation)
- counterfeit diploma ring bustedVery Hard to counterfeit diploma ring busted, meaning to make a copy of with the intent to deceive
director /dɚˈɛktɚ/
- movie directorEasy describing movie director (a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement)
- board of directors meetingMedium to board of directors meeting, meaning to get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
- managing director oversight responsibilitiesHard to managing director oversight responsibilities, meaning to be successful; achieve a goal
- non-executive independent director scrutinyVery Hard a collocation phrase: non-executive independent director scrutiny
discipline /ˈdɪsəplən/
- school discipline rulesEasy to school discipline rules, meaning to educate in or as if in a school
- maintain workplace disciplineMedium to keep in good condition or preserve regarding workplace discipline
- strict fiscal discipline requiredHard describing strict fiscal discipline required (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- enforce stringent discipline on offendersVery Hard to enforce stringent discipline on offenders, meaning to ensure observance of laws and rules
dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/
- dismiss the class earlyEasy to dismiss the class early, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
- dismiss an employee for misconductMedium to dismiss an employee for misconduct, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
- summarily dismiss the lawsuitHard describing summarily dismiss the lawsuit (without delay; in a summary manner)
- dismiss concerns out of hand as frivolousVery Hard to dismiss concerns out of hand as frivolous, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
diversity /dɪˈvɝsɪti/
- cultural diversity celebrationEasy describing cultural diversity celebration (of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors)
- promote diversity and inclusion in hiringMedium to promote diversity and inclusion in hiring, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- preserve rich biological diversityHard to preserve rich biological diversity, meaning to keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
- leverage cognitive diversity to solve problemsVery Hard to leverage cognitive diversity to solve problems, meaning to supplement with leverage
duty /ˈduti/
- on duty todayEasy indicating position, contact, or basis regarding duty today
- carry out professional duties diligentlyMedium to carry out professional duties diligently, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
- fiduciary duty owed to shareholdersHard describing fiduciary duty owed to shareholders (a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary)
- beyond the call of ordinary dutyVery Hard describing beyond the call of ordinary duty (farther along in space or time or degree)
eager /ˈiɡɚ/
- eager to learn new thingsEasy describing eager to learn new things (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))
- eager for feedback on the presentationMedium describing eager for feedback on the presentation (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))
- eager anticipation of market expansionHard describing eager anticipation of market expansion (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))
- eager beaver volunteering for every choreVery Hard describing eager beaver volunteering for every chore (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))
eligible /ˈelɪdʒəbl/
- eligible to voteEasy describing eligible to vote (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
- eligible for promotionMedium describing eligible for promotion (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
- eligible for reimbursementHard describing eligible for reimbursement (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
- deemed eligible for exemptionVery Hard to deemed eligible for exemption, meaning to keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- be eligible forEasy to exist or be in a specified condition regarding eligible for
employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/
- employ staffEasy to employ staff, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- employ full time workersMedium to employ full time workers, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- employ new tacticsHard to employ new tactics, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- gainfully employ surplus laborVery Hard describing gainfully employ surplus labor (in a gainful way)
employee /ɛmˈplɔɪi/
- new employeeEasy describing new employee (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)
- employee handbookMedium describing employee handbook (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- employee retention rateHard describing employee retention rate (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- employee stock ownership planVery Hard describing employee stock ownership plan (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
employer /ɛmˈplɔɪɚ/
- good employerEasy describing good employer (benefit)
- potential employerMedium describing potential employer (the inherent capacity for coming into being)
- prospective employerHard describing prospective employer (of or concerned with or related to the future)
- employer liability under labor lawVery Hard describing employer liability under labor law (a person or firm that employs workers)
employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/
- find employmentEasy to find employment, meaning to come upon, as if by accident; meet with
- employment contractMedium describing employment contract (the state of being employed or having a job)
- full employmentHard to full employment, meaning to beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening
- termination of employment noticeVery Hard describing termination of employment notice (a coming to an end of a contract period)
encourage /ɛnˈkɝɪdʒ/
- encourage childrenEasy to encourage children, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- encourage innovationMedium to encourage innovation, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- encourage foreign investmentHard to encourage foreign investment, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- encourage prudent risk managementVery Hard to encourage prudent risk management, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
energetic /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/
- energetic kidEasy describing energetic kid (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
- energetic team playerMedium describing energetic team player (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
- energetic performanceHard describing energetic performance (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
- energetic pursuit of fiscal reformVery Hard describing energetic pursuit of fiscal reform (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
enhance /ɪnˈhæns/
- enhance photo qualityEasy to enhance photo quality, meaning to increase
- enhance team productivityMedium to enhance team productivity, meaning to increase
- enhance shareholder valueHard to enhance shareholder value, meaning to increase
- enhance credibility through transparencyVery Hard to enhance credibility through transparency, meaning to increase
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/
- show enthusiasmEasy to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding enthusiasm
- lack of enthusiasmMedium to lack of enthusiasm, meaning to be without
- dampen initial enthusiasmHard to dampen initial enthusiasm, meaning to smother or suppress
- greet proposal with infectious enthusiasmVery Hard to greet proposal with infectious enthusiasm, meaning to express greetings upon meeting someone
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/
- enthusiastic welcomeEasy describing enthusiastic welcome (having or showing great excitement and interest)
- enthusiastic about the projectMedium describing enthusiastic about the project (having or showing great excitement and interest)
- enthusiastic response from investorsHard describing enthusiastic response from investors (having or showing great excitement and interest)
- unreservedly enthusiastic reviewVery Hard describing unreservedly enthusiastic review (without reservation)
entitle /ɛnˈtaɪtəl/
- entitle to a discountEasy to entitle to a discount, meaning to give the right to
- entitle employees to leaveMedium to entitle employees to leave, meaning to give the right to
- legally entitle to compensationHard describing legally entitle to compensation (by law; conforming to the law)
- entitle creditors to priority liquidationVery Hard to entitle creditors to priority liquidation, meaning to give the right to
- be entitled toMedium to exist or be in a specified condition regarding entitled to
entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtld/
- feel entitledEasy to feel entitled, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
- entitled to full benefitsMedium to entitled to full benefits, meaning to give the right to
- entitled to severance payHard to entitled to severance pay, meaning to give the right to
- legally entitled to indemnificationVery Hard describing legally entitled to indemnification (by law; conforming to the law)
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- roughly equivalentEasy describing roughly equivalent ((of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct)
- cash equivalentMedium to cash equivalent, meaning to exchange for cash
- equivalent qualificationHard describing equivalent qualification (a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc)
- functional equivalent to statutory auditVery Hard describing functional equivalent to statutory audit (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)
evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
- job evaluationEasy to job evaluation, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- performance evaluation formMedium describing performance evaluation form (a dramatic or musical entertainment)
- comprehensive feasibility evaluationHard describing comprehensive feasibility evaluation (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
- rigorous empirical impact evaluationVery Hard describing rigorous empirical impact evaluation (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
- exceptional talentEasy describing exceptional talent (far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree)
- exceptional customer serviceMedium describing exceptional customer service (far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree)
- under exceptional circumstancesHard subject to the authority, condition, or terms of exceptional circumstances
- demonstrate exceptional cognitive resilienceVery Hard to demonstrate exceptional cognitive resilience, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
- chief executive officerEasy describing chief executive officer (a person who is in charge)
- executive meeting roomMedium describing executive meeting room (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
- executive search firmHard describing executive search firm (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
- invoke executive privilege against subpoenaVery Hard to invoke executive privilege against subpoena, meaning to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
- work experienceEasy to work experience, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- extensive managerial experienceMedium describing extensive managerial experience (large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity)
- hands on field experienceHard to hands on field experience, meaning to place into the hands or custody of
- speak from bittersweet personal experienceVery Hard to speak from bittersweet personal experience, meaning to express in speech
- hands-on experienceMedium describing hands-on experience (involving active participation)
expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiz/
- share technical expertiseEasy to share technical expertise, meaning to have in common
- area of expertiseMedium describing area of expertise (a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography))
- bring valuable expertise to boardHard to cause or carry to a place or result regarding valuable expertise to board
- niche technical expertise commands premiumVery Hard describing niche technical expertise commands premium (a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it)
familiarity /fəˌmɪˈljɛrəti/
- familiarity with computersEasy describing familiarity with computers (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)
- mutual familiarity among colleaguesMedium describing mutual familiarity among colleagues (common to or shared by two or more parties)
- bred through long familiarityHard to bred through long familiarity, meaning to call forth
- breed complacency through familiarityVery Hard to breed complacency through familiarity, meaning to call forth
familiarize /fəˈmɪljɚˌaɪz/
- familiarize yourself with rulesEasy to familiarize yourself with rules, meaning to make familiar or conversant with
- familiarize staff with new policyMedium to familiarize staff with new policy, meaning to make familiar or conversant with
- quickly familiarize with workflowHard describing quickly familiarize with workflow (with rapid movements)
- thoroughly familiarize with guidelinesVery Hard describing thoroughly familiarize with guidelines (in an exhaustive manner)
flexibility /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
- physical flexibilityEasy describing physical flexibility (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
- flexibility in working hoursMedium describing flexibility in working hours (the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped)
- strategic flexibility during downturnsHard describing strategic flexibility during downturns (relating to or concerned with strategy)
- enhance operational flexibility without riskVery Hard to enhance operational flexibility without risk, meaning to increase
flextime /ˈflɛkˌstaɪm/
- request flextimeEasy to request flextime, meaning to express the need or desire for; ask for
- introduce flextime arrangementsMedium to introduce flextime arrangements, meaning to cause to come to know personally
- flextime policy enhances retentionHard a collocation phrase: flextime policy enhances retention
- core hours requirement within flextimeVery Hard to core hours requirement within flextime, meaning to remove the core or center from
fluent /ˈfluənt/
- fluent in EnglishEasy describing fluent in English (smooth and unconstrained in movement)
- fluent communicator in workplaceMedium describing fluent communicator in workplace (smooth and unconstrained in movement)
- require fluent bilingual professionalsHard to require fluent bilingual professionals, meaning to require as useful, just, or proper
- display fluent mastery over tax codesVery Hard to display fluent mastery over tax codes, meaning to to show, make visible or apparent
former /ˈfɔrmɚ/
- former studentEasy describing former student (the first of two or the first mentioned of two)
- former employer referenceMedium describing former employer reference (the first of two or the first mentioned of two)
- former senior officialHard describing former senior official (the first of two or the first mentioned of two)
- shadow of former glory eclipses managementVery Hard to shadow of former glory eclipses management, meaning to follow, usually without the person's knowledge
freelance /ˈfriˌlæns/
- freelance writer working from homeEasy to freelance writer working from home, meaning to work independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer
- hire a freelance graphic designerMedium to hire a freelance graphic designer, meaning to engage or hire for work
- freelance contract and tax statusHard to freelance contract and tax status, meaning to work independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer
- precarious freelance gig economy laborVery Hard describing precarious freelance gig economy labor (affording no ease or reassurance)
gender /ˈdʒɛndɚ/
- gender equalityEasy describing gender equality (a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness)
- gender pay gap disclosureMedium describing gender pay gap disclosure (a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness)
- promote gender diversity on boardHard to promote gender diversity on board, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- systemic gender discrimination lawsuitVery Hard describing systemic gender discrimination lawsuit (affecting an entire system)
graduate /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
- graduate from universityEasy to graduate from university, meaning to receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
- recent graduateMedium describing recent graduate (approximately the last 10,000 years)
- graduate recruitment schemeHard to graduate recruitment scheme, meaning to receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
- graduate with flying colorsVery Hard to graduate with flying colors, meaning to receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/
- ask for guidanceEasy to make a request or inquiry regarding for guidance
- provide career guidanceMedium to supply or make available regarding career guidance
- regulatory guidanceHard describing regulatory guidance (restricting according to rules or principles)
- unswerving guidance through turbulent timesVery Hard describing unswerving guidance through turbulent times (going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside)
handbook /ˈhændˌbʊk/
- employee handbookEasy describing employee handbook (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- reference handbook for policyMedium to reference handbook for policy, meaning to refer to
- comprehensive safety handbookHard describing comprehensive safety handbook (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
- abide strictly by the handbook provisionsVery Hard to abide strictly by the handbook provisions, meaning to dwell
hardworking /ˈhɑrˌdwɝkɪŋ/
- hardworking studentEasy describing hardworking student (characterized by hard work and perseverance)
- hardworking sales teamMedium describing hardworking sales team (characterized by hard work and perseverance)
- praised for being diligent and hardworkingHard to praised for being diligent and hardworking, meaning to express approval of
- unheralded hardworking backbone of the enterpriseVery Hard describing unheralded hardworking backbone of the enterprise (without warning or announcement; ; - M.A.D.Howe)
head /hɛd/
- shake your headEasy to shake your head, meaning to move or cause to move back and forth
- head of the marketing departmentMedium to head of the marketing department, meaning to to go or travel towards
- head the international committeeHard to head the international committee, meaning to to go or travel towards
- bite someone's head offVery Hard to bite someone's head off, meaning to to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
hire /ˈhaɪər/
- hire new workersEasy to hire new workers, meaning to engage or hire for work
- hire an external consultantMedium to hire an external consultant, meaning to engage or hire for work
- freeze external hiring during austerityHard to freeze external hiring during austerity, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized
- gun for hire ready to serve any corporate bidderVery Hard to gun for hire ready to serve any corporate bidder, meaning to shoot with a gun
honor /ˈɑnɚ/
- guest of honorEasy describing guest of honor (a visitor to whom hospitality is extended)
- honor agreement termsMedium to honor agreement terms, meaning to bestow honor or rewards upon
- posthumous honor bestowed by stateHard describing posthumous honor bestowed by state (occurring or coming into existence after a person's death)
- honor-bound to maintain confidentialityVery Hard a collocation phrase: honor-bound to maintain confidentiality
hourly /ˈaʊrli/
- hourly bus serviceEasy describing hourly bus service (occurring every hour or payable by the hour)
- hourly wage rateMedium describing hourly wage rate (occurring every hour or payable by the hour)
- hourly productivity output metricsHard describing hourly productivity output metrics (occurring every hour or payable by the hour)
- hourly updates dispatched during crisisVery Hard describing hourly updates dispatched during crisis (occurring every hour or payable by the hour)
human /ˈhjumən/
- human bodyEasy describing human body (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
- human resources departmentMedium describing human resources department (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
- human capital development frameworkHard describing human capital development framework (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
- to err is human to forgive divineVery Hard a collocation phrase: to err is human to forgive divine
hunt /hʌnt/
- hunt for deerEasy to hunt for deer, meaning to pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
- hunt for executive talentMedium to hunt for executive talent, meaning to pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
- relentless hunt for efficienciesHard describing relentless hunt for efficiencies (not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty)
- witch hunt targeting dissidentsVery Hard to witch hunt targeting dissidents, meaning to cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
incentive /ɪnˈsentɪv/
- financial incentiveEasy describing financial incentive (involving financial matters)
- performance incentive schemeMedium describing performance incentive scheme (a dramatic or musical entertainment)
- tax incentive package for investmentHard to tax incentive package for investment, meaning to levy a tax on
- perverse incentive distorting behaviorVery Hard describing perverse incentive distorting behavior (marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict)
induction /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
- employee induction dayEasy describing employee induction day (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- induction training programMedium describing induction training program (a formal entry into an organization or position or office)
- induction into hall of fameHard describing induction into hall of fame (a formal entry into an organization or position or office)
- electromagnetic induction driving turbinesVery Hard describing electromagnetic induction driving turbines (pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion)
inexperience /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
- young inexperienceEasy describing young inexperience (any immature animal)
- overcome inexperience through mentoringMedium to overcome inexperience through mentoring, meaning to win a victory over
- blunder attributed to executive inexperienceHard to blunder attributed to executive inexperience, meaning to commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
- betray inexperience in cross-examinationVery Hard to betray inexperience in cross-examination, meaning to reveal unintentionally
intern /ˈɪntɚn/
- summer internEasy to summer intern, meaning to spend the summer
- hire unpaid interns for supportMedium to hire unpaid interns for support, meaning to engage or hire for work
- medical intern completing residencyHard describing medical intern completing residency (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
- eager intern mentored by luminaryVery Hard describing eager intern mentored by luminary (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))
internship /ˈɪntɚnˌʃɪp/
- summer internshipEasy to summer internship, meaning to spend the summer
- complete three-month internshipMedium to complete three-month internship, meaning to come or bring to a finish or an end
- paid graduate internship schemeHard to paid graduate internship scheme, meaning to give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- coveted internship offering partnershipVery Hard to coveted internship offering partnership, meaning to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
interview /ˈɪntərvjuː/
- job interviewEasy to job interview, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- interview prospective candidatesMedium to interview prospective candidates, meaning to conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- conduct in-depth exit interviewHard to organize and carry out regarding in-depth exit interview
- gruelling interview during prime timeVery Hard describing gruelling interview during prime time (characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort)
job /dʒɑb/
- job vacancyEasy to job vacancy, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- job description detailsMedium to job description details, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- job security guaranteed in contractHard to job security guaranteed in contract, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- make the best of a bad jobVery Hard to create, produce, or cause regarding the best of a bad job
join /dʒɔɪn/
- join the clubEasy to join the club, meaning to become part of; become a member of a group or organization
- join the marketing teamMedium to join the marketing team, meaning to become part of; become a member of a group or organization
- join forces in strategic allianceHard to join forces in strategic alliance, meaning to become part of; become a member of a group or organization
- if you cannot beat them join themVery Hard a collocation phrase: if you cannot beat them join them
junior /ˈdʒunjɚ/
- junior studentEasy describing junior student (term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male)
- junior developer positionMedium describing junior developer position (term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male)
- junior subordinated debt instrumentHard describing junior subordinated debt instrument (term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male)
- junior minister relegated to obscurityVery Hard describing junior minister relegated to obscurity (term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male)
keen /kin/
- keen interestEasy to keen interest, meaning to express grief verbally
- keen to join new projectMedium to keen to join new project, meaning to express grief verbally
- keen analytical acumen in auditHard to keen analytical acumen in audit, meaning to express grief verbally
- razor-keen intellect cutting through sophistryVery Hard a collocation phrase: razor-keen intellect cutting through sophistry
knowledge /ˈnɑlədʒ/
- basic knowledgeEasy describing basic knowledge (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)
- knowledge sharing across teamsMedium describing knowledge sharing across teams (the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning)
- intellectual and proprietary knowledgeHard describing intellectual and proprietary knowledge (a person who uses the mind creatively)
- to the best of my knowledgeVery Hard a collocation phrase: to the best of my knowledge
knowledgeable /ˈnɑlədʒəbəl/
- knowledgeable staffEasy describing knowledgeable staff (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding)
- knowledgeable about financial toolsMedium describing knowledgeable about financial tools (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding)
- knowledgeable legal practitionerHard describing knowledgeable legal practitioner (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding)
- encyclopedically knowledgeable scholarVery Hard a collocation phrase: encyclopedically knowledgeable scholar
layoff /ˈleɪˌɔf/
- mass layoffEasy to mass layoff, meaning to join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
- announce layoffsMedium to announce layoffs, meaning to make known; make an announcement
- layoff notice to employeesHard describing layoff notice to employees (the act of laying off an employee or a work force)
- drastic workforce layoff programVery Hard describing drastic workforce layoff program (forceful and extreme and rigorous)
lead /lɛd/
- lead a teamEasy to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding a team
- lead to successMedium to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding to success
- lead an initiativeHard to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding an initiative
- lead someone by the noseVery Hard to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding someone by the nose
leader /ˈlidɚ/
- team leaderEasy to team leader, meaning to form a team
- business leaderMedium describing business leader (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it)
- visionary leaderHard describing visionary leader (a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible)
- undisputed market leaderVery Hard describing undisputed market leader (generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute)
leadership /ˈlidɚˌʃɪp/
- strong leadershipEasy describing strong leadership (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
- leadership skillsMedium describing leadership skills (the activity of leading)
- demonstrate effective leadershipHard to demonstrate effective leadership, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- vacuum of leadershipVery Hard to vacuum of leadership, meaning to clean with a vacuum cleaner
manager /ˈmænɪdʒər/
- store managerEasy to store manager, meaning to keep or lay aside for future use
- general manager briefingMedium to general manager briefing, meaning to command as a general
- hiring manager screening candidatesHard to hiring manager screening candidates, meaning to engage or hire for work
- overbearing autocratic line managerVery Hard to overbearing autocratic line manager, meaning to overcome
managerial /ˌmænɪˈdʒɪriəl/
- managerial roleEasy describing managerial role (of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management)
- strong managerial skillsMedium describing strong managerial skills (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
- assume managerial responsibilitiesHard to assume managerial responsibilities, meaning to take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- assert managerial prerogative in restructuringVery Hard to assert managerial prerogative in restructuring, meaning to state categorically
mandatory /ˈmændətɔːri/
- mandatory attendanceEasy describing mandatory attendance (the recipient of a mandate)
- mandatory staff trainingMedium describing mandatory staff training (the recipient of a mandate)
- mandatory financial disclosure rulesHard describing mandatory financial disclosure rules (the recipient of a mandate)
- impose mandatory compliance quotasVery Hard to impose mandatory compliance quotas, meaning to compel to behave in a certain way
master /ˈmæstɚ/
- master degreeEasy to master degree, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- master new digital tools quicklyMedium to master new digital tools quickly, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- master plan for infrastructure expansionHard to master plan for infrastructure expansion, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- remain undisputed master of one's domainVery Hard to remain undisputed master of one's domain, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
mentor /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/
- good mentorEasy describing good mentor (benefit)
- assign a dedicated mentor to new recruitsMedium to assign a dedicated mentor to new recruits, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
- executive mentor fostering leadership talentHard describing executive mentor fostering leadership talent (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
- trusted mentor dispensing unvarnished adviceVery Hard to trusted mentor dispensing unvarnished advice, meaning to have confidence or faith in
merit /ˈmɛrət/
- merit and demeritEasy to merit and demerit, meaning to be worthy or deserving
- promoted based on merit and performanceMedium to promoted based on merit and performance, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- evaluate substantive legal merits of the petitionHard to evaluate substantive legal merits of the petition, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- reward solely on individual merit without nepotismVery Hard to reward solely on individual merit without nepotism, meaning to bestow honor or rewards upon
morale /mɚˈæl/
- high moraleEasy describing high morale (a lofty level or position or degree)
- boost staff morale effectivelyMedium to increase or improve significantly regarding staff morale effectively
- combat low morale caused by restructuringHard to combat low morale caused by restructuring, meaning to battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
- workforce morale plummeted to an unprecedented nadirVery Hard describing workforce morale plummeted to an unprecedented nadir (the force of workers available)
motivate /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/
- motivate studentsEasy to motivate students, meaning to give an incentive for action
- motivate staff through performance bonusesMedium to motivate staff through performance bonuses, meaning to give an incentive for action
- motivate employees through autonomy and purposeHard to motivate employees through autonomy and purpose, meaning to give an incentive for action
- cynically motivate subordinates with deceptive promisesVery Hard describing cynically motivate subordinates with deceptive promises (with cynicism; in a cynical manner)
motivation /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/
- lack motivationEasy to lack motivation, meaning to be without
- high intrinsic motivation among staffMedium describing high intrinsic motivation among staff (a lofty level or position or degree)
- analyze key workplace motivation driversHard to analyze key workplace motivation drivers, meaning to consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
- narrow financial gain as the sole motivationVery Hard to narrow financial gain as the sole motivation, meaning to make or become more narrow or restricted
nominate /ˈnɑmənət/
- nominate a peerEasy to nominate a peer, meaning to propose as a candidate for some honor
- nominate candidates for the excellence awardMedium to nominate candidates for the excellence award, meaning to propose as a candidate for some honor
- nominate an independent non-executive directorHard to nominate an independent non-executive director, meaning to propose as a candidate for some honor
- nominate a dark-horse candidate to break deadlockVery Hard to nominate a dark-horse candidate to break deadlock, meaning to propose as a candidate for some honor
occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
- current occupationEasy describing current occupation (a flow of electricity through a conductor)
- state one's occupation on mortgage paperworkMedium to state one's occupation on mortgage paperwork, meaning to express in words
- occupational health and safety compliance auditHard describing occupational health and safety compliance audit (of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained)
- unlawful territorial occupation triggering sanctionsVery Hard describing unlawful territorial occupation triggering sanctions (not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention)
officer /ˈɔfəsɚ/
- police officerEasy to police officer, meaning to maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
- appoint a new chief operating officerMedium to appoint a new chief operating officer, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
- chief financial officer certifying quarterly filingsHard describing chief financial officer certifying quarterly filings (a person who is in charge)
- corporate officer indemnification clauses against litigationVery Hard describing corporate officer indemnification clauses against litigation (of or belonging to a corporation)
orientation /ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən/
- orientation dayEasy describing orientation day (the act of orienting)
- new employee orientation sessionMedium describing new employee orientation session (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)
- customer orientation strategyHard describing customer orientation strategy (someone who pays for goods or services)
- undergo extensive orientation trainingVery Hard to undergo extensive orientation training, meaning to pass through
outstanding /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
- outstanding student awardEasy describing outstanding student award (distinguished from others in excellence)
- outstanding balance dueMedium describing outstanding balance due (distinguished from others in excellence)
- outstanding corporate performanceHard describing outstanding corporate performance (distinguished from others in excellence)
- settle all outstanding liabilitiesVery Hard to settle all outstanding liabilities, meaning to settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
oversee /ˈoʊvɚˌsi/
- oversee a small teamEasy to oversee a small team, meaning to watch and direct
- oversee daily warehouse operationsMedium to oversee daily warehouse operations, meaning to watch and direct
- oversee regulatory compliance checksHard to oversee regulatory compliance checks, meaning to watch and direct
- oversee complex restructuring effortsVery Hard to oversee complex restructuring efforts, meaning to watch and direct
overtime /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/
- work overtime on weekendsEasy to work overtime on weekends, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- standard overtime pay ratesMedium describing standard overtime pay rates (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
- authorize mandatory overtime shiftsHard to authorize mandatory overtime shifts, meaning to grant authorization or clearance for
- put in grueling overtime hoursVery Hard to put in grueling overtime hours, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
paycheck /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/
- wait for the monthly paycheckEasy to wait for the monthly paycheck, meaning to stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
- direct deposit of salary paycheckMedium to direct deposit of salary paycheck, meaning to command with authority
- payroll deductions from gross paycheckHard describing payroll deductions from gross paycheck (a list of employees and their salaries)
- struggle living from paycheck to paycheckVery Hard to struggle living from paycheck to paycheck, meaning to make a strenuous or labored effort
peer /pɪr/
- work with peersEasy to work with peers, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- annual peer performance reviewMedium describing annual peer performance review ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- publish in a peer-reviewed academic journalHard to publish in a peer-reviewed academic journal, meaning to put into print
- stand without peer in corporate leadershipVery Hard to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding without peer in corporate leadership
pension /ˈpenʃn/
- retire on a monthly pensionEasy to retire on a monthly pension, meaning to go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
- company occupational pension schemeMedium to company occupational pension scheme, meaning to be a companion to somebody
- underfunded corporate pension liabilitiesHard a collocation phrase: underfunded corporate pension liabilities
- draw a comfortable state pensionVery Hard to compose, extract, or formulate regarding a comfortable state pension
performance /pɚˈfɔrməns/
- enjoy musical performanceEasy to enjoy musical performance, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- quarterly employee performance appraisalMedium describing quarterly employee performance appraisal (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
- financial portfolio performance metricsHard describing financial portfolio performance metrics (involving financial matters)
- stellar performance eclipsing all rivalsVery Hard describing stellar performance eclipsing all rivals (indicating the most important performer or role)
- live performanceEasy to live performance, meaning to inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
permanent /ˈpɝmənənt/
- permanent marker penEasy describing permanent marker pen (a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals)
- offer a permanent full-time positionMedium to present for acceptance or refusal regarding a permanent full-time position
- cause permanent damage to brand equityHard to cause permanent damage to brand equity, meaning to give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
- establish a permanent diplomatic missionVery Hard to establish a permanent diplomatic mission, meaning to set up or found
personality /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/
- outgoing and friendly personalityEasy to outgoing and friendly personality, meaning to be or do something to a greater degree
- workplace personality assessment testMedium describing workplace personality assessment test (a place where work is done)
- cult of personality surrounding the founderHard describing cult of personality surrounding the founder (followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices)
- clash of strong personalities on the boardVery Hard to clash of strong personalities on the board, meaning to crash together with violent impact
personnel /ˌpɝsəˈnɛl/
- trained medical personnelEasy to trained medical personnel, meaning to create by training and teaching
- personnel department interview processMedium describing personnel department interview process (group of people willing to obey orders)
- manage widespread personnel redundanciesHard to be in charge of or administer regarding widespread personnel redundancies
- purge dissident personnel from key ranksVery Hard to purge dissident personnel from key ranks, meaning to oust politically
placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/
- furniture placement in the roomEasy describing furniture placement in the room (furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy)
- university job placement service centerMedium describing university job placement service center (the body of faculty and students at a university)
- strategic product placement in major filmsHard describing strategic product placement in major films (relating to or concerned with strategy)
- private equity placement memorandumVery Hard describing private equity placement memorandum (an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines)
position /pəˈzɪʃən/
- sit in a comfortable positionEasy to sit in a comfortable position, meaning to be seated
- apply for a managerial positionMedium to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for a managerial position
- strengthen competitive market positionHard to strengthen competitive market position, meaning to make strong or stronger
- jockey for position within the inner circleVery Hard to jockey for position within the inner circle, meaning to defeat someone through trickery or deceit
possess /pəˈzɛs/
- possess basic computer skillsEasy to possess basic computer skills, meaning to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- possess excellent communication capabilitiesMedium to possess excellent communication capabilities, meaning to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- possess proprietary technological secretsHard to possess proprietary technological secrets, meaning to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- what possessed them to make such a reckless betVery Hard a collocation phrase: what possessed them to make such a reckless bet
praise /preɪz/
- praise a child for good behaviorEasy to praise a child for good behavior, meaning to express approval of
- receive high praise from supervisorsMedium to receive high praise from supervisors, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- sing the praises of innovative green architectureHard to sing the praises of innovative green architecture, meaning to deliver by singing
- damn with faint praise during peer reviewsVery Hard to damn with faint praise during peer reviews, meaning to wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
privilege /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
- it is a privilege to be hereEasy expressing deep honor and gratitude for attending an event
- enjoy special membership privilegesMedium possessing exclusive advantages reserved for club members
- abuse executive privileges for personal gainHard exploiting corporate perquisites for private enrichment
- attorney-client legal privilege protectionVery Hard strict legal confidentiality shielding lawyer consultations
profession /prəˈfɛʃən/
- choose the medical professionEasy to choose the medical profession, meaning to pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- ethical codes governing the legal professionMedium describing ethical codes governing the legal profession (of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics)
- bring disrepute to the accounting professionHard to cause or carry to a place or result regarding disrepute to the accounting profession
- make a solemn profession of corporate loyaltyVery Hard to create, produce, or cause regarding a solemn profession of corporate loyalty
professional /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
- wear professional clothes to workEasy to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding professional clothes to work
- continuous professional development coursesMedium describing continuous professional development courses (continuing in time or space without interruption; - James Jeans)
- maintain strict professional boundaries with clientsHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding strict professional boundaries with clients
- impeccable professional demeanor under immense pressureVery Hard describing impeccable professional demeanor under immense pressure (without fault or error)
professionally /prəˈfɛʃənəli/
- act professionally at all timesEasy to act professionally at all times, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
- professionally designed marketing templatesMedium describing professionally designed marketing templates (in a professional manner)
- flourish professionally under capable leadershipHard to flourish professionally under capable leadership, meaning to grow vigorously
- professionally compromised by covert conflicts of interestVery Hard describing professionally compromised by covert conflicts of interest (in a professional manner)
proficiency /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
- test English language proficiencyEasy to test English language proficiency, meaning to put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
- demonstrate high proficiency in software applicationsMedium to demonstrate high proficiency in software applications, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- achieve certified bilingual business proficiencyHard to successfully accomplish or reach regarding certified bilingual business proficiency
- superlative technical proficiency setting new benchmarksVery Hard describing superlative technical proficiency setting new benchmarks (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))
profile /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/
- update social media profile photoEasy to update social media profile photo, meaning to modernize or bring up to date
- maintain a detailed company executive profileMedium to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a detailed company executive profile
- raise the global profile of the brandHard to raise the global profile of the brand, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- keep a low profile amid regulatory scrutinyVery Hard to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding a low profile amid regulatory scrutiny
promote /prəˈmoʊt/
- promote healthy eating habitsEasy to promote healthy eating habits, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- promote a top performer to team managerMedium to promote a top performer to team manager, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
- heavily promote new product lines across media channelsHard describing heavily promote new product lines across media channels (to a considerable degree)
- promote transparency to root out institutional corruptionVery Hard to promote transparency to root out institutional corruption, meaning to contribute to the progress or growth of
promotion /prəˈmoʊʃn/
- congratulate a colleague on a promotionEasy to congratulate a colleague on a promotion, meaning to say something to someone that expresses praise
- special summer sales promotion discountMedium describing special summer sales promotion discount (a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising)
- merit-based executive promotion criteriaHard a collocation phrase: merit-based executive promotion criteria
- rapid promotion through the corporate ranksVery Hard describing rapid promotion through the corporate ranks (a part of a river where the current is very fast)
punctual /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
- always punctual for appointmentsEasy describing always punctual for appointments (at all times; all the time and on every occasion)
- stress the importance of punctual attendanceMedium to stress the importance of punctual attendance, meaning to to stress, single out as important
- maintain a flawless punctual delivery recordHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a flawless punctual delivery record
- punctual to the second like clockworkVery Hard describing punctual to the second like clockwork (acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed)
qualification /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- minimum qualificationEasy describing minimum qualification (the smallest possible quantity)
- educational qualificationsMedium describing educational qualifications (relating to the process of education)
- possess relevant professional qualificationsHard to possess relevant professional qualifications, meaning to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- accept an offer without qualificationVery Hard to accept an offer without qualification, meaning to consider or hold as true
qualify /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/
- qualify for a discountEasy to qualify for a discount, meaning to prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- qualify for the positionMedium to qualify for the position, meaning to prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- fully qualify as a licensed auditorHard describing fully qualify as a licensed auditor (to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form))
- qualify one's earlier remarksVery Hard to qualify one's earlier remarks, meaning to prove capable or fit; meet requirements
quit /kwɪt/
- quit smokingEasy to quit smoking, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
- quit a full-time jobMedium to quit a full-time job, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
- tender notice to quit the firmHard to tender notice to quit the firm, meaning to offer or present for acceptance
- quit cold turkey overnightVery Hard to quit cold turkey overnight, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
racial /ˈreɪʃəl/
- racial backgroundEasy describing racial background (of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people)
- prohibit racial harassment in the workplaceMedium to prohibit racial harassment in the workplace, meaning to command against
- champion racial equity across organizationsHard to champion racial equity across organizations, meaning to protect or fight for as a champion
- dismantle systemic racial prejudicesVery Hard to dismantle systemic racial prejudices, meaning to tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rank /ræŋk/
- high rank in the teamEasy describing high rank in the team (a lofty level or position or degree)
- rank candidates based on meritMedium to rank candidates based on merit, meaning to take or have a position relative to others
- join the upper ranks of executivesHard to join the upper ranks of executives, meaning to become part of; become a member of a group or organization
- pull rank to override unanimous objectionsVery Hard to pull rank to override unanimous objections, meaning to cause to move by pulling
recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
- voice recognition softwareEasy to voice recognition software, meaning to give voice to
- receive formal recognition for hard workMedium to receive formal recognition for hard work, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- gain international recognition for innovationHard to gain international recognition for innovation, meaning to obtain
- confer honors in recognition of distinguished serviceVery Hard to confer honors in recognition of distinguished service, meaning to have a conference in order to talk something over
recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
- recognize an old classmateEasy to recognize an old classmate, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- recognize outstanding employee performanceMedium to recognize outstanding employee performance, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- fail to recognize escalating compliance liabilitiesHard to fail to recognize escalating compliance liabilities, meaning to fail to do something; leave something undone
- recognize the sobering handwriting on the wallVery Hard to recognize the sobering handwriting on the wall, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
recommendation /ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/
- follow a teacher recommendationEasy to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding a teacher recommendation
- write a strong letter of recommendationMedium to compose or produce in written form regarding a strong letter of recommendation
- implement recommendations of the audit panelHard to put into practical effect regarding recommendations of the audit panel
- act upon the express recommendation of outside counselVery Hard to act upon the express recommendation of outside counsel, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
recruit /rɪˈkruːt/
- recruit team membersEasy to recruit team members, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
- recruit skilled software developersMedium to recruit skilled software developers, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
- actively recruit seasoned industry leadersHard describing actively recruit seasoned industry leaders (in an active manner)
- inspire raw recruits during orientation boot campVery Hard to inspire raw recruits during orientation boot camp, meaning to heighten or intensify
recruiter /rɪˈkrutɚ/
- meet a college recruiterEasy to fulfill, satisfy, or encounter regarding a college recruiter
- in-house corporate recruiterMedium a collocation phrase: in-house corporate recruiter
- retain an executive recruiter for leadership searchHard to retain an executive recruiter for leadership search, meaning to hold back within
- consult a niche technology recruiterVery Hard to consult a niche technology recruiter, meaning to get or ask advice from
recruitment /rəˈkrutmənt/
- recruitment poster on campusEasy describing recruitment poster on campus (the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.))
- streamline the employee recruitment cycleMedium to streamline the employee recruitment cycle, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
- overcome skilled labor recruitment shortagesHard to overcome skilled labor recruitment shortages, meaning to win a victory over
- address the recruitment bottleneck proactivelyVery Hard to deal with or direct attention to regarding the recruitment bottleneck proactively
reference /ˈrefrəns/
- reference book on deskEasy to reference book on desk, meaning to refer to
- provide three professional referencesMedium to supply or make available regarding three professional references
- make explicit reference to statutory provisionsHard to create, produce, or cause regarding explicit reference to statutory provisions
- shift one's cognitive frame of referenceVery Hard to shift one's cognitive frame of reference, meaning to make a shift in or exchange of
referral /rɪˈfɝəl/
- doctor medical referralEasy to doctor medical referral, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
- earn an employee referral bonusMedium to earn an employee referral bonus, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- maintain a high customer referral rateHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a high customer referral rate
- cultivate a robust word-of-mouth referral networkVery Hard to cultivate a robust word-of-mouth referral network, meaning to foster the growth of
reimbursement /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
- claim reimbursement for train ticketsEasy to claim reimbursement for train tickets, meaning to assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
- submit an expense reimbursement formMedium to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding an expense reimbursement form
- await prompt reimbursement of advanced fundsHard to await prompt reimbursement of advanced funds, meaning to look forward to the probable occurrence of
- establish strict reimbursement governance protocolsVery Hard to establish strict reimbursement governance protocols, meaning to set up or found
reject /rɪˈdʒekt/
- reject a telephone callEasy to reject a telephone call, meaning to refuse to accept or acknowledge
- reject an unsuitable job applicantMedium to reject an unsuitable job applicant, meaning to refuse to accept or acknowledge
- unanimously reject the unsolicited hostile takeover bidHard describing unanimously reject the unsolicited hostile takeover bid (of one mind; without dissent)
- categorically reject baseless allegations of graftVery Hard describing categorically reject baseless allegations of graft (in an unqualified manner)
reluctant /rɪˈlʌktənt/
- reluctant to leaveEasy describing reluctant to leave (unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom)
- reluctant to commit to long-term contractsMedium describing reluctant to commit to long-term contracts (unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom)
- remain reluctant to disclose proprietary dataHard to remain reluctant to disclose proprietary data, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
- a reluctant convert to cutting-edge automationVery Hard referring to a reluctant convert to cutting-edge automation
remuneration /rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃn/
- fair remuneration for workEasy to fair remuneration for work, meaning to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
- remuneration package including health benefitsMedium describing remuneration package including health benefits (something that remunerates)
- align executive remuneration with sustainable targetsHard to align executive remuneration with sustainable targets, meaning to place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
- reap handsome financial remuneration for inventionsVery Hard to reap handsome financial remuneration for inventions, meaning to gather, as of natural products
representative /ˌrɛprəˈzɛntətɪv/
- sales representative visitEasy describing sales representative visit (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
- customer service representative handling inquiriesMedium describing customer service representative handling inquiries (someone who pays for goods or services)
- accredited diplomatic representative abroadHard to accredited diplomatic representative abroad, meaning to grant credentials to
- act as the sole authorized representative in litigationVery Hard to act as the sole authorized representative in litigation, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
- minimum job requirementsEasy describing minimum job requirements (the smallest possible quantity)
- satisfy all visa application requirementsMedium to satisfy all visa application requirements, meaning to meet the requirements or expectations of
- fulfill statutory regulatory disclosure requirementsHard to satisfy or carry out completely regarding statutory regulatory disclosure requirements
- stipulate non-negotiable architectural requirementsVery Hard to stipulate non-negotiable architectural requirements, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
- resign from the clubEasy to resign from the club, meaning to leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
- resign from one's post as marketing headMedium to resign from one's post as marketing head, meaning to leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
- resign amid escalating financial scandalHard to resign amid escalating financial scandal, meaning to leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
- resign oneself stoically to an inescapable fateVery Hard to resign oneself stoically to an inescapable fate, meaning to leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
resignation /ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/
- letter of resignationEasy to letter of resignation, meaning to win an athletic letter
- tender formal resignation to the boardMedium to tender formal resignation to the board, meaning to offer or present for acceptance
- prompt a wave of senior executive resignationsHard to prompt a wave of senior executive resignations, meaning to give an incentive for action
- accept crushing defeat with quiet resignationVery Hard to accept crushing defeat with quiet resignation, meaning to consider or hold as true
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/
- treat elders with respectEasy to treat elders with respect, meaning to interact in a certain way
- mutual respect among co-workersMedium describing mutual respect among co-workers (common to or shared by two or more parties)
- command universal respect across the industryHard to command universal respect across the industry, meaning to be in command of
- in this respect the policy is fatally flawedVery Hard indicating a state, position, or relationship within this respect the policy is fatally flawed
responsibility /riˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
- take responsibility for a mistakeEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding responsibility for a mistake
- job description detailing core responsibilitiesMedium to job description detailing core responsibilities, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- exercise fiduciary responsibility over pension assetsHard to exercise fiduciary responsibility over pension assets, meaning to put to use
- shirk civic responsibility in times of national trialVery Hard to shirk civic responsibility in times of national trial, meaning to avoid (one's assigned duties)
responsible /riˈspɑnsəbəl/
- responsible pet ownerEasy describing responsible pet owner (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)
- responsible for daily project reportingMedium describing responsible for daily project reporting (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)
- hold directors legally responsible for gross negligenceHard to organize, conduct, or retain regarding directors legally responsible for gross negligence
- act as a responsible steward of public trustVery Hard to act as a responsible steward of public trust, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
résumé /ˈrezəmeɪ/
- send a short résuméEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a short resume
- update one's professional résumé regularlyMedium to update one's professional resume regularly, meaning to modernize or bring up to date
- conduct rigorous résumé screening for open positionsHard to organize and carry out regarding rigorous resume screening for open positions
- boast an impeccable résumé studded with leadership featsVery Hard to boast an impeccable resume studded with leadership feats, meaning to show off
retain /rɪˈteɪn/
- retain water in a bottleEasy to retain water in a bottle, meaning to hold back within
- retain talented employees through bonusesMedium to retain talented employees through bonuses, meaning to hold back within
- retain legal counsel for impending litigationHard to retain legal counsel for impending litigation, meaning to hold back within
- retain absolute composure under withering cross-examinationVery Hard to retain absolute composure under withering cross-examination, meaning to hold back within
retire /rɪˈtaɪər/
- retire at age sixty-fiveEasy to retire at age sixty-five, meaning to go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
- retire from the corporate board after decadesMedium to retire from the corporate board after decades, meaning to go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
- retire outstanding debt obligations ahead of scheduleHard to retire outstanding debt obligations ahead of schedule, meaning to go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
- retire gracefully from the limelight without regretVery Hard to retire gracefully from the limelight without regret, meaning to go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
retirement /riˈtaɪɚmənt/
- enjoy happy retirementEasy to enjoy happy retirement, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- retirement plan savings contributionsMedium describing retirement plan savings contributions (the state of being retired from one's business or occupation)
- facing an impending retirement savings shortfallHard to facing an impending retirement savings shortfall, meaning to deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- coax an elder statesman out of peaceful retirementVery Hard to coax an elder statesman out of peaceful retirement, meaning to influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
reward /rɪˈwɔrd/
- give a candy as a rewardEasy to provide or present something regarding a candy as a reward
- reward top sales performers with bonusesMedium to reward top sales performers with bonuses, meaning to bestow honor or rewards upon
- reap the rich rewards of patient long-term investmentHard to reap the rich rewards of patient long-term investment, meaning to gather, as of natural products
- virtue is its own sweet rewardVery Hard describing virtue is its own sweet reward (the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong)
role /roʊl/
- play the role of a heroEasy to play the role of a hero, meaning to participate in games or sport
- clarify key roles and responsibilities in the teamMedium to clarify key roles and responsibilities in the team, meaning to make clear and (more) comprehensible
- assume a pivotal role in formulating macroeconomic policyHard to assume a pivotal role in formulating macroeconomic policy, meaning to take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- relinquish one's ceremonial role without acrimonyVery Hard to relinquish one's ceremonial role without acrimony, meaning to part with a possession or right
salary /ˈsæləri/
- good monthly salaryEasy describing good monthly salary (benefit)
- negotiate a starting salary packageMedium to discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding a starting salary package
- link executive salary to performance metricsHard to link executive salary to performance metrics, meaning to make a logical or causal connection
- draw a princely salary despite dismal corporate returnsVery Hard to compose, extract, or formulate regarding a princely salary despite dismal corporate returns
salesman /ˈseɪlzmən/
- friendly shoe salesmanEasy describing friendly shoe salesman (troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces)
- top performing car salesman of the yearMedium to top performing car salesman of the year, meaning to be superior or better than some standard
- harness the persuasive charm of a seasoned salesmanHard to harness the persuasive charm of a seasoned salesman, meaning to put a harness
- the stereotypical traveling salesman conundrumVery Hard referring to the stereotypical traveling salesman conundrum
salespeople /ˈseɪlzˌpipəl/
- hire new salespeopleEasy to hire new salespeople, meaning to engage or hire for work
- train salespeople on effective objection handlingMedium to train salespeople on effective objection handling, meaning to create by training and teaching
- incentivize salespeople through tiered commissionsHard a collocation phrase: incentivize salespeople through tiered commissions
- deploy aggressive salespeople across regional hubsVery Hard to deploy aggressive salespeople across regional hubs, meaning to place troops or weapons in battle formation
seek /sik/
- seek advice from parentsEasy to search for or request regarding advice from parents
- seek professional legal counsel before signingMedium to search for or request regarding professional legal counsel before signing
- actively seek redress for breach of fiduciary dutiesHard describing actively seek redress for breach of fiduciary duties (in an active manner)
- seek solace in solitary contemplative pursuitsVery Hard to search for or request regarding solace in solitary contemplative pursuits
seeker /ˈsikɚ/
- active job seeker profileEasy describing active job seeker profile (chemical agent capable of activity)
- connect job seekers with reputable employersMedium to connect job seekers with reputable employers, meaning to connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
- asylum seeker processing backlog at bordersHard describing asylum seeker processing backlog at borders (a shelter from danger or hardship)
- an ardent seeker after metaphysical truthVery Hard referring to an ardent seeker after metaphysical truth
senior /ˈsinjɚ/
- senior citizen discountEasy describing senior citizen discount (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- senior manager overseeing operationsMedium describing senior manager overseeing operations (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- senior secured debt claims in liquidation proceedingsHard describing senior secured debt claims in liquidation proceedings (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- defer to the wisdom of the most senior statesmanVery Hard to defer to the wisdom of the most senior statesman, meaning to hold back to a later time
severance /ˈsevərəns/
- receive severance payEasy receiving financial compensation upon involuntary employment termination
- negotiate a generous executive severance packageMedium arranging a substantial exit payout upon corporate separation
- calculate statutory severance pay obligations accuratelyHard computing legal termination compensation according to labor laws
- severance of diplomatic relations preceding hostilitiesVery Hard the formal termination of state ties prior to international conflict
sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
- sexual orientation equalityEasy describing sexual orientation equality (of or relating to or characterized by sexuality)
- zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the officeMedium to zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the office, meaning to adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
- prosecute sexual discrimination violations vigorouslyHard to prosecute sexual discrimination violations vigorously, meaning to conduct a prosecution in a court of law
- dismantle pervasive sexual double standards in cultureVery Hard to dismantle pervasive sexual double standards in culture, meaning to tear down so as to make flat with the ground
shift /ʃɪft/
- work the night shiftEasy to work the night shift, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- manage three rotating shifts at the plantMedium to be in charge of or administer regarding three rotating shifts at the plant
- a seismic shift in macroeconomic policy doctrineHard referring to a seismic shift in macroeconomic policy doctrine
- shift the blame onto hapless subordinates cowardiceVery Hard to shift the blame onto hapless subordinates cowardice, meaning to make a shift in or exchange of
shortlist /ˈʃɔːrtlɪst/
- make a shortlistEasy to compile a selective roster of top candidates or bids
- shortlist candidatesMedium to narrow down applicants to the most qualified finalists
- shortlisted for the positionHard selected as one of the few final contenders for a job
- whittle down the shortlistVery Hard to progressively trim the candidate list to choose the winner
skill /skɪl/
- basic skillEasy describing basic skill (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)
- communication skills in businessMedium describing communication skills in business (the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information)
- hone your negotiation skillsHard to hone your negotiation skills, meaning to sharpen with a hone
- unmatched leadership skill setVery Hard describing unmatched leadership skill set (of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g)
- sharpen skillsHard to sharpen skills, meaning to make sharp or sharper
spirit /ˈspɪrət/
- team spiritEasy to team spirit, meaning to form a team
- foster an entrepreneurial spiritMedium to foster an entrepreneurial spirit, meaning to promote the growth of
- in keeping with the spirit of the lawHard indicating a state, position, or relationship within keeping with the spirit of the law
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weakVery Hard referring to the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
staff /stæf/
- office staffEasy describing office staff (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- recruit full-time staff membersMedium to recruit full-time staff members, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
- severe staff shortages impeding clinical operationsHard describing severe staff shortages impeding clinical operations (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
- lean staff working round the clockVery Hard to lean staff working round the clock, meaning to to incline or bend from a vertical position
strength /strɛŋkθ/
- physical strengthEasy describing physical strength (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
- build on core organizational strengthsMedium to construct, develop, or establish regarding on core organizational strengths
- strength of the domestic currencyHard describing strength of the domestic currency (the property of being physically or mentally strong)
- go from strength to strength after the turnaroundVery Hard to go from strength to strength after the turnaround, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
strike /straɪk/
- strike a matchEasy to strike a match, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
- go on strike for better wagesMedium to go on strike for better wages, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
- strike a tentative commercial agreementHard to strike a tentative commercial agreement, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
- strike while the iron is hotVery Hard to strike while the iron is hot, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
subordinate /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/
- direct subordinateEasy to direct subordinate, meaning to command with authority
- delegate tasks to subordinates effectivelyMedium to delegate tasks to subordinates effectively, meaning to transfer power to someone
- subordinate short-term profits to sustainabilityHard to subordinate short-term profits to sustainability, meaning to rank or order as less important or consider of less value
- subordinate one's ego to collective triumphVery Hard to subordinate one's ego to collective triumph, meaning to rank or order as less important or consider of less value
suitable /ˈsutəbəl/
- suitable clothesEasy describing suitable clothes (meant or adapted for an occasion or use)
- find a suitable candidate for the managerial roleMedium to find a suitable candidate for the managerial role, meaning to come upon, as if by accident; meet with
- identify a site suitable for industrial effluent disposalHard to identify a site suitable for industrial effluent disposal, meaning to recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
- eminently suitable for high-stakes diplomatic arbitrationVery Hard describing eminently suitable for high-stakes diplomatic arbitration (in an eminent manner)
superior /suˈpɪriɚ/
- superior qualityEasy describing superior quality (one of greater rank or station or quality)
- report to immediate superiorMedium to report to immediate superior, meaning to to give an account or representation of in words
- superior return on investment capitalHard describing superior return on investment capital (one of greater rank or station or quality)
- condescending and morally superior attitudeVery Hard to condescending and morally superior attitude, meaning to behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
supervise /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
- supervise children playingEasy to supervise children playing, meaning to watch and direct
- supervise construction on the building siteMedium to supervise construction on the building site, meaning to watch and direct
- strictly supervise regulatory capital reservesHard describing strictly supervise regulatory capital reserves (restricted to something)
- supervise complex cross-border derivatives clearingVery Hard to supervise complex cross-border derivatives clearing, meaning to watch and direct
supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/
- shift supervisorEasy to shift supervisor, meaning to make a shift in or exchange of
- notify your immediate supervisor of absencesMedium to notify your immediate supervisor of absences, meaning to inform (somebody) of something
- factory floor supervisor enforcing safety protocolsHard describing factory floor supervisor enforcing safety protocols (a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing)
- strict supervisor tolerating zero margin for errorVery Hard describing strict supervisor tolerating zero margin for error (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
talent /ˈtælənt/
- musical talentEasy describing musical talent (a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing)
- talent acquisition strategy for tech personnelMedium describing talent acquisition strategy for tech personnel (natural abilities or qualities)
- cultivate top-tier managerial talent through rotationHard to cultivate top-tier managerial talent through rotation, meaning to foster the growth of
- bleeding top talent to agile startup competitorsVery Hard to bleeding top talent to agile startup competitors, meaning to lose blood from one's body
task /tæsk/
- easy taskEasy describing easy task (posing no difficulty; requiring little effort)
- assign tasks according to team members' expertiseMedium to assign tasks according to team members' expertise, meaning to give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
- appoint an interdepartmental task force for crisisHard to appoint an interdepartmental task force for crisis, meaning to create and charge with a task or function
- take a delinquent executive to task for negligenceVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a delinquent executive to task for negligence
team /tim/
- sales teamEasy describing sales team (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
- foster close cross-departmental team collaborationMedium to foster close cross-departmental team collaboration, meaning to promote the growth of
- multidisciplinary team tackling audit anomaliesHard a collocation phrase: multidisciplinary team tackling audit anomalies
- take one for the team in contentious restructuringVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding one for the team in contentious restructuring
temporary /ˈtɛmpɚˌɛri/
- temporary jobEasy describing temporary job (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)
- hire temporary replacement staff for peak seasonsMedium to hire temporary replacement staff for peak seasons, meaning to engage or hire for work
- temporary injunction issued by the commercial courtHard describing temporary injunction issued by the commercial court (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)
- temporary reprieve from default before liquidationVery Hard describing temporary reprieve from default before liquidation (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)
terminate /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/
- terminate employmentEasy to bring to an end or cancel regarding employment
- terminate a contract for material breachMedium to bring to an end or cancel regarding a contract for material breach
- terminate statutory licenses for non-complianceHard to bring to an end or cancel regarding statutory licenses for non-compliance
- terminate negotiations with extreme prejudiceVery Hard to bring to an end or cancel regarding negotiations with extreme prejudice
- terminate an agreementHard to bring to an end or cancel regarding an agreement
termination /tɚməˈneɪʃən/
- termination noticeEasy describing termination notice (a coming to an end of a contract period)
- wrongful termination lawsuit filed by an employeeMedium describing wrongful termination lawsuit filed by an employee (having no legally established claim)
- contractual termination clause governing damagesHard describing contractual termination clause governing damages (relating to or part of a binding legal agreement)
- voluntary termination package enticing senior executivesVery Hard describing voluntary termination package enticing senior executives ((military) a person who freely enlists for service)
title /ˈtaɪtəl/
- job titleEasy to job title, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- title deedMedium to title deed, meaning to give a title to
- confer the title uponHard to confer the title upon, meaning to have a conference in order to talk something over
- defend the title with gritVery Hard to defend the title with grit, meaning to argue or speak in defense of
trainee /ˈtreɪˈni/
- management traineeEasy describing management trainee (the act of managing something)
- mentor a probationary traineeMedium to mentor a probationary trainee, meaning to serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
- rigorous evaluation of trainee competenciesHard describing rigorous evaluation of trainee competencies (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- transform an inept trainee into a formidable operativeVery Hard to transform an inept trainee into a formidable operative, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
turnover /ˈtɜːrnoʊvər/
- high staff turnoverEasy describing high staff turnover (a lofty level or position or degree)
- annual corporate turnover figuresMedium describing annual corporate turnover figures ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- mitigate costly employee turnover ratesHard to mitigate costly employee turnover rates, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- inventory turnover velocity outstrips competitorsVery Hard to inventory turnover velocity outstrips competitors, meaning to make or include in an itemized record or report
unemployed /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/
- currently unemployed and seeking workEasy describing currently unemployed and seeking work (at this time or period; now)
- register for unemployed benefits at the local agencyMedium to register for unemployed benefits at the local agency, meaning to record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
- reintegrate chronically unemployed individuals into the workforceHard to reintegrate chronically unemployed individuals into the workforce, meaning to integrate again
- legions of unemployed youths ripe for radicalizationVery Hard describing legions of unemployed youths ripe for radicalization (archaic terms for army)
uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔrm/
- school uniformEasy to school uniform, meaning to educate in or as if in a school
- wear corporate uniformMedium to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding corporate uniform
- maintain uniform quality standardsHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding uniform quality standards
- impose uniform orthodoxy across diverse factionsVery Hard to impose uniform orthodoxy across diverse factions, meaning to compel to behave in a certain way
union /ˈjunjən/
- trade unionEasy to trade union, meaning to engage in the trade of
- union representative negotiationMedium describing union representative negotiation (an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer)
- monetary union stability pactHard describing monetary union stability pact (relating to or involving money)
- forged in a sacred union against tyrannyVery Hard to forged in a sacred union against tyranny, meaning to create by hammering
vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/
- hotel vacancyEasy describing hotel vacancy (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
- fill a job vacancy in accountingMedium to fill a job vacancy in accounting, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- persistent commercial office vacancy ratesHard describing persistent commercial office vacancy rates (never-ceasing)
- judicial vacancy sparks cutthroat political warsVery Hard describing judicial vacancy sparks cutthroat political wars (decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice)
veteran /ˈvɛtɚən/
- war veteranEasy to war veteran, meaning to make or wage war
- veteran software engineer on the teamMedium describing veteran software engineer on the team (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service)
- veteran diplomat leads bilateral summitHard describing veteran diplomat leads bilateral summit (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service)
- a hardened veteran of treacherous court intriguesVery Hard referring to a hardened veteran of treacherous court intrigues
vice /vaɪs/
- vice president of the companyEasy describing vice president of the company (moral weakness)
- vice versa in negotiationsMedium describing vice versa in negotiations (moral weakness)
- vice squad crackdown on corporate graftHard describing vice squad crackdown on corporate graft (moral weakness)
- caught in the unrelenting vice of conflicting loyaltiesVery Hard to caught in the unrelenting vice of conflicting loyalties, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
voluntary /ˈvɑləntɛri/
- voluntary work for charityEasy describing voluntary work for charity ((military) a person who freely enlists for service)
- voluntary severance package for senior staffMedium describing voluntary severance package for senior staff ((military) a person who freely enlists for service)
- voluntary disclosure of tax liabilitiesHard describing voluntary disclosure of tax liabilities ((military) a person who freely enlists for service)
- voluntary surrender of sovereign prerogatives under duressVery Hard describing voluntary surrender of sovereign prerogatives under duress ((military) a person who freely enlists for service)
wage /weɪdʒ/
- minimum wage increaseEasy describing minimum wage increase (the smallest possible quantity)
- competitive hourly wage rateMedium describing competitive hourly wage rate (involving competition or competitiveness)
- wage-price spiral fuels inflationHard a collocation phrase: wage-price spiral fuels inflation
- wage a ruthless war of attritionVery Hard to wage a ruthless war of attrition, meaning to carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛr/
- animal welfare organizationEasy describing animal welfare organization (a living organism characterized by voluntary movement)
- employee welfare committeeMedium describing employee welfare committee (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- state welfare expenditure reformsHard to state welfare expenditure reforms, meaning to express in words
- masquerade predatory exploitation as public welfareVery Hard to masquerade predatory exploitation as public welfare, meaning to take part in a masquerade
willingness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
- show willingness to learnEasy to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding willingness to learn
- express willingness to negotiate termsMedium to express willingness to negotiate terms, meaning to give expression to
- assess consumer willingness to pay higher tariffsHard to assess consumer willingness to pay higher tariffs, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- cynical willingness to betray foundational principlesVery Hard describing cynical willingness to betray foundational principles (believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others)
worker /ˈwɝkɚ/
- construction workerEasy describing construction worker (the act of constructing something)
- skilled factory worker compensationMedium describing skilled factory worker compensation (having or showing or requiring special skill)
- protect frontline health workers from occupational exposureHard to keep safe from harm or loss regarding frontline health workers from occupational exposure
- miracle worker summoned to salvage a bankrupt enterpriseVery Hard describing miracle worker summoned to salvage a bankrupt enterprise (any amazing or wonderful occurrence)
workforce /ˈwɝkˌfɔrs/
- enter the workforce after graduationEasy to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding the workforce after graduation
- downsize the corporate workforce to cut costsMedium to downsize the corporate workforce to cut costs, meaning to dismiss from work
- reskill the national workforce for automated economiesHard a collocation phrase: reskill the national workforce for automated economies
- an exhausted workforce pushed beyond biological limitsVery Hard referring to an exhausted workforce pushed beyond biological limits
workplace /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/
- safe workplace environmentEasy describing safe workplace environment (strongbox where valuables can be safely kept)
- eliminate workplace harassment and discriminationMedium to eliminate workplace harassment and discrimination, meaning to terminate, end, or take out
- enforce statutory workplace health and safety complianceHard to enforce statutory workplace health and safety compliance, meaning to ensure observance of laws and rules
- a toxic workplace poisoned by petty bureaucratic turf warsVery Hard referring to a toxic workplace poisoned by petty bureaucratic turf wars