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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Learn 'Assess,' 'Access,' 'Excess,' and 'Assist'

Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge! Today, we're learning four challenging Business English words.


Today's Challenge:


Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.



Did you get it right?


ASSESS /əˈsɛs/

verb

to carefully examine something to understand its quality or condition


Before making a decision, we need to assess the risks.


The teacher assessed the students' progress.


He assessed the damage after the storm.


Doctors assess patients' conditions before treatment.


We need to assess the situation before taking action.



ACCESS /ˈæk.sɛs/

verb (also can be a noun)

to be able to reach, enter, or use something


You need a password to access your account.


She accessed the files on her laptop.


The library allows students to access free books online.


He accessed the restricted area with a special keycard.


Can you access the company’s database from home?


ACCESS /ˈæk.sɛs/

noun

the ability or right to enter or use something


The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access to guests.


Everyone should have access to clean drinking water.


Do you have access to the latest reports?



EXCESS /ɪkˈsɛs/ (also /ˈɛk.sɛs/)

noun

an amount that is more than what is needed, allowed, or usual


Eating in excess can be unhealthy.


Any excess in the budget will be reallocated to research and development.


Excess in spending can lead to financial instability.



ASSIST /əˈsɪst/ (formal)

verb

to help someone with something


The nurse assisted the doctor during surgery.


Can you assist me with this report?


He assisted his friend in moving to a new house.


A customer service agent will assist you shortly.




So, the correct answer is a) assess.


 

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