ANTICIPATE
To imagine or expect that something will happen. Example: "We anticipate a huge demand for this service."
ACTUAL
Real; existing in fact. Example: "Our actual costs were much lower than the budget this month."
COMPREHENSIVE
Complete and including everything that is necessary. Example: "I’ll send you a comprehensive report about the survey results."
DISCUSS
To talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions. Example: "Let’s discuss how we can improve the efficiency of the process."
FABRIC
Cloth or material for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. Example: "We are looking for suppliers of organic fabric."
INDEPENDENTLY
Without taking help or money from other people. Example: "Since we didn’t get the funding, we will proceed independently."
INGENUITY
Someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something. Example: "I was impressed by the ingenuity and energy of the contestants."
PRETEND
To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not. Example: "Were you just pretending to be interested?"
PROPAGANDA
Ideas that are spread by an organized group to influence people’s opinions. Example: "Social media companies must have tools to stop the spread of propaganda."
PUBLIC COMPANY
A business that is owned by many people who have bought shares in it. Example: "Itaú, Pão de Açúcar and Natura are examples of public companies in Brazil."
RESUME
To start again after a pause. Example: "Normal services will be resumed in the spring."
TAX
Money paid to the government. Example: "Brazil has one of the most complex tax systems in the world."
ATTEND
To go to an event, place, etc. Example: "The meeting is tomorrow and we're hoping everyone will attend."
EVENTUALLY
Finally. Example: "It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually."
