Writing a Formal Business Letter Flashcards

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Polished

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adjective

Elegant / skillful

Your performance last night was really polished.

The bride had a very polished look.

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Versatile

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adjective

Changeable / able to adapt

The new iPhone is very versatile.

She is a very versatile singer.

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Format

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verb

Arrange

You need to format your letter better.

Please format the document like I showed you.

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Left / right justified

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adjective

Align text to the left or right

Please write your email left justified.

In letters the address is right justified.

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Layout

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noun

The way something is arranged

The layout of this magazine is perfect.

I want to change the layout of my office.

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Legible

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adjective

Clear enough to read

I’m afraid your note was not legible.

She has beautiful and legible handwriting.

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Restate

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verb

Say something again

Please restate your qualifications in your cover letter.

I will now conclude by restating my main points.

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Enclose

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verb

Include something with a letter / email

Please enclose your sales report with your next email.

She enclosed a photo with the postcard.

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