PROGRESS
/ prəˈgrɛs / [pruh-GRES] (v.)
– to develop through time
Example: His communication skills have progressed a lot since he started working.
Additional info: It may also be used as a noun, which refers to the improvement or development of something.
CURRICULUM VITAE
/ kəˈrɪk yə ləm ˈvaɪ ti, ˈvi taɪ / [kuh-RIK-yuh-luh m VAHY-tee, VEE-tahy] (n.)
– a document that has a person’s description, including education and work experience
Example: All applicants should submit their curriculum vitae via email.
Additional info: It is similar to résumé.
EXAGGERATE
/ ɪgˈzædʒ əˌreɪt / [ig-ZAJ-uh-reyt] (v.)
– to describe or express something as greater than the actual
Example: Please do not exaggerate your skills in your résumé.
Additional info: Its synonyms include overstate and overstress.
DESIRABLE
/ dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl / [dih-ZAHYUH R-uh-buh l] (adj.)
– having qualities that people want
Example: Our company is looking for an applicant with a desirable set of skills.
Additional info: It may also describe a person who is very attractive.
ACADEMIC
/ ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk / [ak-uh-DEM-ik] (n.)
– a teacher or professor in a university
Example: University academics are one of the most respected people in the campus.
Additional info: Academics (always plural) refer to the courses taken in school.
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