General Formal Vocabulary

Articulate
• Definition: Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Example: She is an articulate speaker, making complex topics easy to understand.

Ameliorate
• Definition: To make a bad or unpleasant situation better.
• Example: The new policies aim to ameliorate the working conditions in the factory.

Concur
• Definition: To agree or have the same opinion as someone else.
• Example: The committee members concurred with the proposed changes.

Disseminate
• Definition: To spread or distribute information widely.
• Example: The findings of the study were disseminated through various academic journals.

Facilitate
• Definition: To make a process easier or more achievable.
• Example: The manager’s role is to facilitate communication between departments.

Mitigate
• Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
• Example: Measures were taken to mitigate the risks associated with the project.

Notwithstanding
• Definition: In spite of; despite.
• Example: Notwithstanding the challenges, the project was completed on time.

Pertinent
• Definition: Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
• Example: Please provide all pertinent details when filling out the form.

Scrutiny
• Definition: Critical observation or examination.
• Example: The new policy is under close scrutiny by the board members.

Subsequent
• Definition: Coming after something in time; following.
• Example: The subsequent meeting will address the unresolved issues.

Professional Terminology

Business Terms:

Due Diligence
• Definition: A comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to evaluate its commercial potential.
• Example: Before the merger, the company conducted due diligence to assess financial risks.

Synergy
• Definition: The combined effect of two or more entities working together that is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
• Example: The merger created a synergy that led to increased market share.

Stakeholder
• Definition: A person or organization with an interest or concern in a business.
• Example: Stakeholders will be informed of the project’s progress at each stage.

Leverage
• Definition: To use something to maximum advantage.
• Example: The company leveraged its strong brand to enter new markets.

Benchmark
• Definition: A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.
• Example: The company used last year’s sales figures as a benchmark for this year’s goals.

Legal Terms:

Liability
• Definition: The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
• Example: The company has limited liability, protecting its owners from personal losses.

Litigation
• Definition: The process of taking legal action.
• Example: The company is involved in litigation over a patent dispute.

Contractual Obligation
• Definition: A duty that must be fulfilled as part of a contract.
• Example: Failure to meet contractual obligations can result in penalties.

Arbitration
• Definition: The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute outside the courts.
• Example: The contract included a clause for arbitration in case of disagreements.

Compliance
• Definition: Conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard, or law.
• Example: The company must ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Medical Terms:

Prognosis
• Definition: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
• Example: The doctor gave a positive prognosis after the surgery.

Pathogen
• Definition: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease.
• Example: Researchers are studying the pathogen responsible for the outbreak.

Quarantine
• Definition: A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
• Example: The patient was placed in quarantine after showing symptoms of the virus.

Anesthesia
• Definition: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
• Example: The surgery was performed under general anesthesia.

Symptomatic
• Definition: Showing symptoms of a disease.
• Example: The patient was symptomatic and required immediate treatment.