14.2  Matching Meanings

Click on the word which best matches the meaning of the academic word that's been highlighted in each sentence below. 

I felt out of place at the meeting as I didn’t really have anything to contribute.

know

sit

interest

say

He interacted well with his colleagues in the team.

competed with

behaved falsely

exchanged places

worked together

Involving all staff in our plans should facilitate the changes we need to make.

get complicated

put off

make easier

become slower

 

I spent a few hours familiarising myself with the software before I felt confident enough to work with it.

sharing with friends

getting used to

analysing theoretically

feeling unsure

 

It’s important that marketing managers liaise with a full range of colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of the company’s policies.

listen to

provide help

persuade

work closely together

 

Many firms allow workers from all levels in the company to participate in the decision-making process.

learn about

know a little about

be fully informed

take part

The Government reassured business leaders that they had no intention of raising taxes.

explained their policy again

were confident about

told them not to worry

convinced them once more

He enjoys a high status among his colleagues.

powerful role

position of respect

temporary rise

permanent post

Many drivers slow down to look at a traffic accident, thereby causing long delays.

at that time

in that way

near that place

in that location

Please consult your supervisor if you have any queries about your assignment.

ask

complain

explain

discuss

The college is ethnically diverse, with students from all over the world.

containing many differences

deeply divided

unlike expectations

difficult to organise

 

Paul had to leave when he realised his working methods weren’t compatible with his colleague’s.

weren't understood by

weren't as good as

weren't the same as

didn't match

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