Vocabulary Enrichment 49

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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