[xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] investigate verb To carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts. To investigate The police will investigate the cause of the fire. She wants to investigate the claims of fraud thoroughly. We need to investigate all possibilities before deciding. They were investigated on suspicion of drug smuggling. Can you investigate this issue and report back?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] clarify verb To make something clear or easier to understand. To clarify He has clarified his point several times already. They will clarify the rules before the event. I clarified my doubts with the teacher yesterday. She has clarified the process for all employees. He will clarify the details in his presentation.

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] get a grip phrase To gain control of emotions or behaviour. To get a grip He finally got a grip on his anger. They will get a grip on the situation. He got a grip and calmed down quickly. We will get a grip and move forward. Get a grip!

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] affect verb To influence or change something. The weather affected our travel plans yesterday. Stress has negatively affected her health recently. Your opinion will not affect my decision. Hopefully this will not affect the outcome of the talks. Will this decision affect our project’s timeline?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] generous adjective More than is necessary; large. She made a generous donation to the charity. They received a generous gift for their wedding. The company provides a generous benefits package for employees. The car has a generous amount of space. Don’t you think her offer was quite generous?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] miss verb To fail to notice, reach, or achieve something. If I don’t leave now I’ll miss my plane. What did he say? I missed it. It was an opportunity not to be missed. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career. Why did you miss the chance to speak?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] on purpose phrase Intentionally; done with a deliberate aim or plan. She has done it on purpose to annoy me. He slammed the door on purpose. She pushed him on purpose during the game. They broke the rules on purpose to test limits. Did you break the vase on purpose?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] engage verb To participate or become involved in something. She engaged in lively discussions with classmates. The students engaged actively during the lecture. They rarely engage in outdoor activities together. They were engaged in a heated dispute. Do you often engage in volunteer work?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] preference noun A greater liking for one option over another. It’s a matter of personal preference. Let’s make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. Their strong preference for organic food is well known. I have no particular preference; you can choose. What is your preference: beach vacation or city trip?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] invitation noun A request to attend an event or go somewhere. She sent an invitation to her birthday party. He declined the invitation due to prior commitments. I accepted the invitation to join the committee. Her invitation to the event was a pleasant surprise. Did you receive the wedding invitation yesterday?