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- Agree
- Assist
- Attend
- Discussion
- Contact
- Performance
- Coordinate
- Schedule
- Recruit
- Documentation
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Agree
Verb
Meaning: When someone shares the same idea, opinion, and suggestion with you.
Synonyms:
- Accept
- Consent (to)
- Admit
Antonyms:
- Deny
- Oppose
- Disagree
Example Sentences
- I agreed to the terms of employment and responsibilities of my new job.
- My boss did not agree on opening a daycare center in the office.
Paragraph
Selena belongs to a very poor family. She hardly has any money to provide food and good education for her kids. Thus, we all friends agreed to help her financially.
Wrong Sentences
- Her parents agreed my marriage proposal. (Correct word: accepted)
- I have hit her and I agree my mistake. (Correct word: admit)
Assist
Verb
Meaning: To help or give support to someone
Synonyms:
- Aid
- Help
- Facilitate
Antonyms:
- Hinder
- Obstruct
- Block
Example Sentences
- I assist my mother in daily household chores.
- My manager assisted all the new hires to understand their job tasks.
Paragraph
It was my first time participating in a speech competition. I was feeling very nervous about my performance. Hence, my teacher assisted me in preparing my speech.
Wrong Sentences
- He assisted in raising a huge amount of money. (Correct word: helped)
- The government assisted the flood victims by setting up relief camps. (Correct word: facilitated)
Attend
Verb
Meaning: To go to an event, meeting, or function or listen attentively.
Synonyms:
- Show up
- Appear (at)
- Visit
Antonyms:
- Absent
- Ignore
- Neglect
Example Sentences
- All my close friends attended my wedding ceremony.
- My husband does not attend to my financial needs.
Paragraph
Since you are a new employee in our company, thus you require training to get started. You must attend all the meetings to learn everything about your job role and work requirements.
Wrong Sentences
- I appeared the musical concert yesterday. (Correct word: attended)
- A senior doctor visited the COVID-19 patient. (Correct word: attended)
Discussion
Noun
Meaning: To openly talk about something in detail with another person or group.
Synonyms:
- Analysis
- Debate
- Dialogue
Antonyms:
- Silence
- Give in
- Ignore
Example Sentences
- After a deep discussion with the doctor about my mother’s health condition, I admitted her to the hospital.
- Yesterday, the topic of discussion in the classroom was global inflation.
Paragraph
I was going through a very hard time in my life. My husband lost his job and we were in a financial crisis. But after a deep discussion with the bank manager about loans, I felt relieved.
Wrong Sentences
- The teacher asked us to watch the presidential discussion as an assignment. (Correct word: debates)
- Peaceful countries prefer discussion over wars to resolve conflicts. (Correct word: dialogue)
Contact
Verb
Meaning: To get in touch or communicate with someone to give or receive information.
Synonyms:
- Connect
- Interact
- Communicate
Antonyms:
- Avoidance
- Disconnect
- Detach
Example Sentences
- The manager will contact all the shortlisted candidates tomorrow.
- For further information, you must contact their official website.
Paragraph
Peter is a good friend of mine but his bad habits irritate me a lot. This time he stole all my money and was not sorry about it. Hence, we have decided to break the friendship and never contact each other in the future.
Wrong Sentences
- Do you have internet contact? (Correct word: connection)
- My assistant contacted my manager. (Correct word: communicated)
Performance
Noun
Meaning: The act of doing a task successfully
Synonyms:
- Conduct
- Work
- Execution
Antonyms:
- Inefficiency
- Neglect
- Unfulfillment
Example Sentences
- She was awarded an Oscar for her great performance in the film.
- He was fired from the company due to his bad job performance.
Paragraph
My kid has been doing very well in academics. He has been securing the first position in the class since last year. Hence, the principal has promoted him to the next class due to his good performance.
Wrong Sentences
- We failed to achieve our goal because there was a problem in the performance of the plan. (Correct word: execution)
- Due to his bad performance with other employees, he was fired. (Correct word: conduct)
Coordinate
Verb
Meaning: To work with someone to meet a goal.
Synonyms:
- Harmonize
- Synchronize
- Organize
Antonyms:
- Disorganize
- Disturb
- Disorder
Example Sentences
- Coordinate with my assistant, he’ll let you know about my meeting schedule.
- I was coordinating with my manager for this advertising campaign.
Paragraph
The company has not been performing well. There is no communication and goal clarity among the employees. Hence, the workers should coordinate with each other for better results.
Wrong Sentences
- My boss asked me to communicate with the sales department for this project. (Correct word: coordinate)
- The driver was talking with the rider to reach the pickup location. (Correct word: coordinating)
Schedule
Verb
Meaning: To decide or plan an event or activity at a particular time.
Synonyms:
- Plan
- Arrange
- Organize
Antonyms:
- Disorganize
- Haphazard
- Disorder
Example Sentences
- My assistant will schedule a meeting with you in the next slot.
- The doctor has scheduled the next appointment in the coming week.
Paragraph
We are planning to hire a designer and a writer for our company. We need creative and talented people for this position. Hence, I have scheduled interviews with two candidates for this job role.
Wrong Sentences
- We have scheduled a birthday party for you. (Correct word: arranged)
- My mother has scheduled a surprise for her little daughter. (Correct word: planned)
Recruit
Verb
Meaning: To get new people to join the company or a group
Synonyms:
- Hire
- Enroll
- Employ
Antonyms:
- Fire
- Reject
- Dismiss
Example Sentences
- My company is recruiting fresh graduates for training programs.
- The army was recruiting more minorities into the forces.
Paragraph
Our company is full of lazy and irresponsible workers. Due to poor management, they have been unable to meet their goals. Hence, we want to recruit fresh employees to improve the company’s work productivity.
Wrong Sentences
- Two new students have been recruited in the semester. (Correct word: enrolled)
- I was recruited as a manager in the company. (Correct word: hired)
Documentation
Noun
Meaning: An official set of legal documents that provides information
Synonyms:
- Evidence
- Proof
- Statement
Antonyms:
- Disproof
- Invalidate
- Unauthentic
Example Sentences
- He couldn’t win the case in court because he didn’t have original property documentation.
- The college administration asked me to bring supporting documentation for admission.
Paragraph
My husband took away all the property from me illegally. Unfortunately, I could not prove my possession in court because I had misplaced my legal documentation.
Wrong Sentences
- The hiring manager issued official documentation about my retirement from the company. (Correct word: statement)
- We need you to bring your documentation of residence to court. (Correct word: proof )
