9.2  Matching Meanings

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

The bicycle is actually the most common mode of personal transport worldwide.

vehicle

advantage

tradition

means

Only a few of the recommendations were ever implemented.

fully explained

carefully presented

put into practice

totally prohibited

 

The company derives most of its profits from intellectual property.

invests

gets

researches

reports

The country never exploited its natural resources to their full potential. 

destroyed

polluted

researched

used

 

This government will do all it can to eliminate homelessness

make easier

analyse

build

get rid of

 

Involving all staff in our plans should facilitate the necessary changes by promoting understanding and co-operation.

make more complicated

slow down

put off

make easier

In order the maximise profits, the company will need to cut staff and focus on our core business.

reduce

avoid

increase

make

Our training program utilises the latest software.

develops

uses

invents

advances

She put forward a research proposal to assess the effectiveness of online training.

question

evaluate

improve

change

The department worked under a number of constraints which prevented them from achieving their potential.

limitations

managers

resources

colleagues

Employees were asked to forego a number of benefits in order to ensure the survival of the company.

give up

produce

generate

suggest

 

Money was developed as a convenient medium of exchange for goods.

means

average

trade

currency

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