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Leadership and management – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: authorize, control, decisive, initiative, investigate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. authorize /'ɔ:θəraɪz/ (verb) — give official permission or approval
    Example: Only the manager can authorize access to this file.
    Synonyms: approve, permit, empower
  2. control /kən'troʊl/ (verb) — have power over
    Example: He tried to control his anger during the meeting.
    Synonyms: manage, regulate, restrain
  3. decisive /dɪ'saɪsɪv/ (adjective) — able to decide quickly
    Example: She made a decisive move that changed the outcome of the game.
    Synonyms: determined, resolute, firm
  4. initiative /ɪ'nɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ (noun) — the power to act first
    Example: He took the initiative to start a recycling program at work.
    Synonyms: enterprise, action, drive
  5. investigate /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/ (verb) — to look into carefully
    Example: The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
    Synonyms: examine, inspect, probe
  6. majority /mə'dʒɒrɪti/ (noun) — most of something
    Example: The majority of people agreed with the new policy.
    Synonyms: most, bulk, greater part
  7. manage /'mæn.ɪdʒ/ (verb) — to take care of
    Example: She manages a small team in the marketing department.
    Synonyms: supervise, control, handle
  8. mission /'mɪʃən/ (noun) — a job or purpose
    Example: Their mission is to help homeless people find shelter.
    Synonyms: task, duty, goal
  9. politician /,pɑ:lə'tɪʃn/ (noun) — a person in politics
    Example: The politician gave a speech about economic reform.
    Synonyms: statesman, lawmaker, public servant
  10. primarily /praɪ'merəli/ (adverb) — mainly; mostly
    Example: This program is primarily designed for beginners.
    Synonyms: mainly, chiefly, mostly
  11. supervisor /'supər,vaɪzər/ (noun) — boss
    Example: The supervisor checked the workers’ progress at the factory.
    Synonyms: manager, overseer, director
  12. vest in /vest ɪn/ (verb) — give someone power or control
    Example: The new policy vests more power in local governments.
    Synonyms: grant to, assign to, authorize

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