The u________ neighborhood has seen a lot of investment coming in for new businesses in the last year.
up-and-coming
15
We interviewed a very s________ recent graduate. I was very impressed by their maturity and confidence.
self-assured
15
The o______ candidate was much too direct and opinionated to make a good first impression on the interviewers.
outspoken
15
As our business is not customer-facing, we could save money by renting an office in an o_______ location. We don't need to be in the centre or on a main throughfare.
out-of-the-way
15
There is a lot of anticipated g________ in the construction sector, so that is where we are focusing our new investments.
growth
15
New sales growth is the biggest meassure of p_________ in our business.
progress
15
I wouldn't g____________ to say that I'm the best, but I'm definitely in the top 3 performers in my department.
go so far as
15
It's important to c_______ market research before launching a product.
carry out
15
Your sugggestion is great, but I gathered from accounting that we haven't got the m_____ to fund a new campaign this quarter.
means
15
Can you go over the p________ for creating a new client profile?
procedure
15
My computer broke over the weekend. Luckily I ______ (already plan) to buy one, so I know exactly what model I want.
had already been planning
15
I _____ (work) on this proposal all day.
have been working
15
I _____ (shouldn't agree) to complete the proposal by end of day. It simply needs too much work.
shouldn't have agreed
15
I ____ (complete) this report by the time you are back from lunch
will have completed
15
My review went poorly as I fell short ______ the sales quota.
of
15
It's best to steer clear ______ informal language in business writing.
