F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Irrelevant (adj): 1-not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important.
E.g.: These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation.
E.g.: Making a large profit is irrelevant to us – the important thing is to make the book available to the largest possible audience.

Superior (n/adj): 1- higher in rank or social position than others. 2- better than average or better than other people or things of the same type.
E.g.: I can’t make any decisions without first talking to my superior (= my boss).
E.g.: She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate.

Subordinate (n): 1- a person who has a less important position than you in an organization. 2- having a lower or less important position.
E.g.: He always makes sure to be fair to his subordinates.
E.g.: He had only a subordinate role in the project.

Mediocre (adj): 1- not very good.
E.g.: The film’s is very mediocre.
E.g.: Parents don’t want their children going to mediocre schools.

Familiarize (v): 1- to learn about something.
E.g.: Teachers needed to familiarize themselves with the new software.

Grammar

By themself. – By themselves.

Annual leaving. – Annual leave.

We were coworker for five years ago – We were coworkers five years ago

I have no any details of this client. – I don’t know any details about this client.

Pronunciation

Irrelevant: /ɪˈrel.ə.vənt/

Superior: /səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/

Subordinate: /səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/

Mediocre: /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kɚ/