He speaks [with great interest] but sometimes incoherently of the hospice.
enthusiastically
She worked her way up through the corporate [system in which people are ranked] to become president.
hierarchy
He got fed up with the daily [travel from home to work] into London.
commute
School [ability of an organization to keep its people] rates, especially for girls, are low.
retention
I will now [end a meeting] by asking you to join me in a final toast.
close a meeting
They were [interested; inquisitive] to find out who won the game.
curious
[Amount of money received per unit time] will remain frozen until the company does better financially.
pay rate
She expects to [have an immediate effect] at work.
make an immediate impact
I had a lot of financial [promises].
commitments