1. abide by (v.) All of the employees agreed to abide by the company rules.

. Both sides were committed to abiding by the stipulations of the contract. 2. abstract (n.) The clerk prepared an abstract for the company presentation. This abstract outlines our business strategy for the upcoming season. 3. accommodate (v.) Organizers tried to accommodate the needs of all the conference participants. The meeting hall could accommodate over five hundred audience members. 4. address (n.) /( v.) The CEO gave her yearly address at the annual general meeting. We need to address the needs and expectations of the customer when planning an ad campaign. 5. agreement (n.) They had to come to an agreement on salary before the papers could be signed. Even though she was just a temporary employee, she was still required to sign a work agreement. 6. arrangement (n.) Travel arrangements were made well in advance of the week-long conference in Las Vegas. The arrangement of tables facilitated group discussions among the different participants. 7. association (n.) Members of the Farmers Association descended upon Kentucky for their annual conference. Henry Austin had no association with the Austin Group of Criminal Lawyers.

 8. assurance (n.) The manager gave his assurance that they would never be asked to work weekends. When asked whether he felt his employees were dedicated to their work, he was able to answer with assurance. 9. attend (v.) Many of the nations beef farmers planned to attend his years event. The hotel staff attended to the needs of all the conference organizers. 10. attract (v.) The advertising department hoped to attract a lot of new customers with its latest campaign. Helen was attracted to this company by its strong reputation within the community. 11. avoid (v.) Lets avoid the mistakes we made last year by putting more time into planning a strategy. Tina tried to avoid naming the competitors product in her sales meeting. 12. bankroll (n.) / (v.) () The millionaire supplied the bankroll for the project. The millionaire offered to bankroll the entire operation out of his own pocket. 13. bargain (n.) / (v.) I think we should make an offer; this deal is a real bargain. The purchase was a bargain at fifty percent of the original price. 14. business (n.) Helen had a good head for business so she decided to go into marketing. Business is good this season. Our sales are up twenty percent.

 15. business capital (n.) A successful startup requires a fair amount of business capital. Clerk got the business capital for his new venture through his father. 16. cancellation (n.) The sales associate was very upset about the cancellation of the order. Upon receiving news of the pending cancellation of his contract, Mark began to look for a new job. 17. characteristic (n.) A five-year warranty is characteristic of most expensive wristwatches. One characteristic of a good purchase is comprehensive warranty. 18. circulation ( .) () n This magazine has a circulation of ten thousand. Adequate circulation is key to the success of any publication. 19. compare (v.) If you compare this years profit to last years, you will see how far we have come. Compared to our competitors web site, ours has plenty of room for improvement. 20. competition (n.) They had to keep all their ideas confidential, as competition was fierce. There was a healthy spirit of competition between the most successful sales associates. 21. conflict of interest There is a conflict-of-interest problem with the new board member as he is also part owner of the company. The lawyer asked to be removed from the case due to a conflict of interest stemming from his association with the client.

 22. consequence (n.) As a consequence of his warranty expiring, Elliot had to pay a high bill for repairs to his car, Beware the consequences of buying expensive appliances without purchasing their extended warranties. 23. consider (v.) We need to consider all of our options when financing a car purchase. One must consider lifestyle and seating requirements when purchasing a new vehicle. 24. consume (v.) He was consumed with his latest case and spent many hours working overtime. The special presentation that Tom was working on consumed all his spare time. 25. convince (v.) Sometimes salesmen need to a lot of fast talking to convince clients to buy. Sue told Jim why she thought he should apply for the job, but she couldnt convince him to fill out the application. 26. cover (v.) What does this warranty cover in terms of repairs and service to my car? This purchase is covered by a fully comprehensive five-year warranty. 27. currently (adv.) We are currently in negotiations with a distributor on the east coast. Currently, we have nine sales associates on our marketing team. 28. deal with (v.) We deal with this distributor most of the time because they are very reliable. International distributors have to deal with many difficulties in exporting regulations.

 29. demonstrate (v.) The presentation clearly demonstrated the benefits to be had from opening up the market. The disastrous turnout at last weeks trade show demonstrates how over-exposure can hurt sales. 30. determine (v.) Before we get started, we need to determine what the clients expectations are. Customer demand determines the amount of inventory kept on hand. 31. develop (v.) The small film company that the actor started years ago has developed into a multi-million dollar success. With proper training and guidance, this particular intern could develop into a real leader. 32. do business with (v.) Its been a real pleasure doing business with you. Next year we plan to do more business with overseas distributors. 33. draft (n.) The first draft of the bill is going before the committee next week. Payment for services rendered will be made through international bank draft. 34. engagement (n.) Im sorry that I couldnt attend the meeting; I had a previous engagement. This engagement will keep me busy for most of the morning. 35. establish (v) The boss established a precedent when he fired the man for stealing paper clips. The personnel manager established a new office ritual when she began celebrating birthdays once a month.

 36. evaluate (v.) Its important to evaluate the pros and cons of any big business dexision. Employees will be evaluated at the end of each quarter. 37. expiration (n.) Jeremy wanted to renew his account before the expiration date. James planned to return to England following the expiration of his work contract. 38. fad (n.) T-shirt slogans are a fad that has stood the test of time. T Quality advertisers know how to use the popularity of a fad to their best advantage. 39. financial terms The financial terms of the agreement were largely in favor of the vemdor. Shelly didnt agree with the financial terms of the contract, so they had to renegotiate. 40. flat (adj.) () The market is a bit flat this season, as consumers attempt to make up for overspending at Christmas. The market fell flat after many stockholders pulled their investments out. 41. forecast (v.) The marketing manager attempted to forecast sales numbers for the coming season. The sales forecast for the coming season is very optimistic. 42. free delivery (phr.) If you order in bulk from this company, you will get free delivery. Our company provides free delivery on all orders totaling five hunfred dollars or more.

 43. frequently (adj.) Extended warranties are frequently offered in combination with large appliance purchases. Service problems of this kind occur frequently with this type of automobile. 44. gather (v.) The clerk was asked to gather all of the pertinent date on the competitor. After looking at your results, I gather that you have had plenty of sales experience. 45. get a handle on (v.) () I think Ive got a handle on what you want from me as your company spokesperson. We hope to get a handle on the competition at this years trade show. 46. get in touch (v.) Conference administrators tried to get in touch with as many potential participants as possible. Conferences are a great opportunity for consultants to get in touch with their peers in the industry. 47. hold (v.) The home-schooling group holds a conference in Ottawa every year. This folder easily holds twenty files. 48. imply (v.) The booklet included with the camera implied that it was covered under a money-ethical business practices. The news article implied that the company president employed less-than-ethical business practices. 49. in-house (adj.) We have our in-house editors working on that project. We will be handling that contract in-house instead of through freelancers.

 50. in-service () The photocopier is currently not in-service, as it is being repaired. The flight attendant received in-service training before her first international flight. 51. inspiration (n.) With a little inspiration, we can come up with some exciting new ad campaigns. Brain said that he found inspiration from a book about the success of the worlds top executives. 52. joint venture The high-speed rail is a joint venture between Taiwanese and Japanese companies. The future of business is in successful joint ventures between nations. 53. key person The chief negotiator is the key person in any contract meeting. Please direct your questions to Jeff Adams, as he is the key person in charge of that account. 54. location (n.) A successful conference must be in an easily accessible location. Las Vegas is a popular location for trade shows and seminars. 55. logo (n.) (=logotype)() Our company logo was designed to reflect our artistic nature. The corporate logo is clearly visible on all of their products and communications. 56. mailer (n.) We normally use a combination of mailers and newspaper ads to market our new products. An eye-catching mailer can be quite effective as an advertising tool.

 57. make an appointment (V.) I would kike to make an appointment with your manager, please. We need to make an appointment to see the new office location next week. 58. market (v.) (n.) We need to believe in our products before we can successfully market them. There is a big market this year for personalized technology such as cell phones. 59. market survey Latest market surveys show a drop in the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol among health-conscious executives. According to our latest market survey, teenagers with part-time jobs have the highest level of disposable income of our consumers. 60. negotiate (v.) Before renewing your employment contract, you should negotiate a raise. If your boss is a reasonable person, you should be able to negotiate a pay increase after several months of quality work. 61. obligate (v.) Ellen was obligated to remain overseas until the end of her contract. The subcontractor was obligated to complete the work by the end of the month. 62. offer (n.) (v.) I would like to make an offer of ten million dollars to purchase the business. They offered far less than the vendor was prepared to accept. 63. overcrowded (adj.) The meeting room was a bit overcrowded as the turnout was larger than expected. Organizers chose a larger venue for this years conference as last years event was seriously overcrowded.

 64. oversight (n.) We would like to apologize for the oversight; we didnt mean to omit your name from the list of sponsors. The foreman has oversight of operations at the plastics factory. 65. overstaff (v.) The office was a bit overstaffed; people were sitting around with nothing to do. It is not sound business practice to allow your company to be overstaffed. 66. overtime (n.) This job requires a lot of overtime but you will be adequately compensated for the extra work. It is against company regulations to spend a lot of time doing overtime. 67. party (n.) () This contract can be terminated with one months notice from either party. The New Democratic Party own the national election last month. 68. persuasion (n.) With a little persuasion, the clients will renew their contract for another year. Representatives from all political persuasions showed up to hear the presidents speech. 69. positive reply We received a positive reply from the client regarding our latest proposal. We anticipate a positive reply from our investors regarding our new business proposition. 70. primarily (adj.) The president was primarily concerned with the drop in sales over the last quarter. Our advertising is aimed primarily at the well-educated, unmarried consumer.

 71.productive(adj.) James was rewarded for being the most productive employee on the term. Yesterdays work meeting was very productive; many things were accomplished. 72.promise(n.) (v.) This guarantee gives the promise of a full refund if the customer isnt satisfied with the product. Meredith promised to have the report completed before the presentation on Friday. 73.protect (v.) As a consumer, you should protect yourself from being cheated, by doing a background check on the vender company. Warranties protect the consumer from additional expense due to product failure. 74. provision(n.) Jim was relieved to discover that his contract contained provisions in case he was injured and left unable to work. Before leaving her post, Karen made provisions to train her successor. 75. register (v.) / (n.) When you arrive at the hotel, please register your company name at the front desk. The conference register listed over two hundred participants from across the country. 76. reputation (n.) Thomas decided to buy from this company because of its reputation for excellent customer service. This company owes its fine reputation to word-of-mouth advertising. 77. require (v.) Will you require our extended warranty program with your appliance purchase? ? This job requires that you remain on call for weekend shifts once per month.

 78. resolve (v.) / (n.) Representatives from both sides met to resolve the issues between them. She handle the difficult matter with clarity and resolve. 79. risk (n.) There is always some element of risk involved in successful business practices. Many investors will be reluctant to get involved after particular endeavor. 80. sales item This sales item is not on the agenda for discussion at todays meeting. This sales item is moving off the racks faster than we can replenish our supplies. 81. sales meeting At todays sales meeting, we will be discussing how to boost numbers for this quarter. All successful businesses hold regular sales meetings in order to assess progress and brainstorm new ideas. 82. sales presentation Please prepare a sales presentation for tomorrows meeting with the client. A sales presentation should effectively demonstrate your plan to market your clients product. 83. sales slip Hold on to your sales slip in case you need to exchange your purchase or ask for a refund. No exchange or refund will be offered without original sales slip. 84. satisfaction (n.) Sharon revised the article over and over until it met with the managers satisfaction. A job well done produces a great felling of satisfaction. 85. schedule (v.) We have been scheduled for an audit with the client next Tuesday.

 Terry was scheduled for an interview with the CEO at ten. 86. select (v.) / (adj.) You may select any beverage from the snack counter. The conference was open to a select group of high-ranking sales associates. 87. session (n.) The morning session of the seminar was not well attended. The conference is now in session. Please take your seats quietly. 88. shuttle (n.) () The shuttle will carry you from the car park to the office in three minutes. The service station offers a shuttle service to and from your place of work. 89. specific (adj.) The managers specific concerns were outlined during the weekly progress meeting. Please be specific when addressing problems within your employee contract. 90. stockroom (n.) We need to do an inventory of our stockroom. The extra office supplies are kept locked up in the stockroom. 91. strategy (n.) The entrepreneurs strategy was to get as much exposure for his product as possible. Our business strategy has traditionally been based on honesty and strong customer service. 92. strong (adj.) Sales were very strong during the last quarter. Customer feedback presented a strong argument for better after-sales service.

 93. substitution (n.) With the substitution if a woman for a man in the key decision-making position, the company saw huge profits. Miss Wang will be your substitution while youre away on vacation. 94. table of contents Please refer to the table of contents for chapter references. The table of contents is usually located at the front of a book. 95. tag (n.) The tag on this item says that it is on sale. The tag on this suit indicates that it was made in Thailand. 96. take part in (v.) Representatives from across country came to Alabama to take part in the annual conference. If you would like to take part in our festivities, please enroll online. 97. terms of the contract We need to set up a meeting to negotiate the terms of the contract. I am very pleased with the terms of the contract. Where do I sign? ? 98. tie-in (n.) This seminar is a great tie-in with our anniversary celebrations. As a tie-in to our annual general meeting, we will be holding a weekend getaway for all our employees. 99. understaffed (adj.) The store is seriously understaffed; they need to hire more clerks. Being understaffed, the restaurant was not able to provide adequate customer service. 100. variety (n.) A warranty can protect the consumer against a variety of unforeseen problems.

 This store stocks a variety of new and used furniture.