Declining employment Glossary for IELTS

10 Work terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the declining employment.

appreciate
verb
Recognize the full worth of.
Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.
commendable
adjective
Deserving praise.
Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.
communication
noun
The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.
Example: I would like to keep the lines of communication open between our two parties.
decline
verb
Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.
foster
verb
Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).
Example: During my time at my present company my superiors supported me and fostered my career.
generous
Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.
immensely
adverb
To a great extent; extremely.
Example: I appreciate immensely the interview organized by your company.
impressive
adjective
Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
Example: Their attitude was impressive and highly commendable.
inconvenience
noun
The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.
Example: It is, however, with the deepest regret that I must decline your generous invitation and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.
potential employee
noun phrase
Potential employees are employees who have been identified as having the potential, ability, and aspiration for successive leadership positions within the company.
Example: I was a potential employee to whom you made a job offer.