Vocabulary 9

Question 1

Drop by

I hope it’s OK that I dropped by to see you.
Please drop by my office on your way to the meeting.

Answer 1

“Drop by” (phrasal verb) means to visit informally. This visit is usually brief and unexpected. “Drop by” is an inseparable phrasal verb. It can be used with or without an object.

Question 2

Show up

I thought it was better for me to just show up and try to catch you.
How many people do you think will show up for the press conference?

Answer 2

“Show up” (phrasal verb) means to arrive at a place. It can mean to arrive unexpectedly, especially if it follows “just.” “Show up” is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object.

Question 3

Ride out

We’ll be able to continue improving the company once we ride this transition out.
We have to ride out this financial crisis not panic about our sales.

Answer 3

“Ride out” (phrasal verb) means to experience a difficult situation and not be harmed by it. “Ride out” is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.

Question 4

Initial

Typical of any change, there will be some initial confusion.
An initial investment of one million dollars is required.

Answer 4

“Initial” (adjective) means first or happening at the beginning. “Initial” is always followed by a noun.

Question 5

disruption

The change will cause some initial disruption.

Answer 5

A “disruption” (noun) is a problem or complication that interrupts a process and prevents it from continuing in its normal way.

Question 6

Stand out

One of the reasons our products stand out is quality.

Answer 6

“Stand out” (phrasal verb) means to be noticeable. “Stand out” is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object.

Question 7

Practically

He goes to Brussels so often, that he practically lives there.

Answer 7

“Practically” (adverb) means almost, nearly, or virtually. “Practically” is common in spoken English, but is not as common in writing.

Question 8

From the get-go

I want to be involved in the process from the get-go.

Answer 8

“From the get-go” (prepositional phrase) means from the beginning. It is an informal expression.

Question 9

Integral

I’m excited about the change, and I want to be an integral part of it.

Answer 9

“Integral” (adjective) means essential or necessary. It is often used in the phrase “an integral part of.” “Integral” can be followed by “to” plus an object.

Question 10

Realign

To succeed in this job, I must realign my goals with the company’s goals.

Answer 10

“Realign” (verb) means to reorganize or change the importance of certain priorities or relationships within an organization.

Question 11

What have you done!

Answer 11

Какво направи!