Professional English Boost Set 3: Navigating Negotiations
Welcome to Set 3 of 20 in your pro-level English journey! This set introduces 10 vital words and expressions for negotiations. Learn their pronunciation, meanings, and usage, then test yourself with practice questions. Use “Start” to begin, “Random” to jump, “Restart” to reset, and “Next” to proceed. Track progress below and sharpen your negotiation skills! Note: Content protected—copying discouraged.
1. Leverage
/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/Meaning: To use an advantage to gain something.
Example: “We can leverage our data to negotiate better terms.”
2. Compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/Meaning: An agreement where both sides give up something.
Example: “Let’s find a compromise on the pricing.”
3. Concession
/kənˈsɛʃn/Meaning: Something given up during a negotiation.
Example: “They made a concession on the delivery date.”
4. Counteroffer
/ˈkaʊntərˌɔːfər/Meaning: A response offer to a proposal.
Example: “We’ll submit a counteroffer by tomorrow.”
5. Bargain
/ˈbɑːrɡɪn/Meaning: To negotiate terms to reach an agreement.
Example: “He’s tough to bargain with on cost.”
6. Stalemate
/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/Meaning: A deadlock where no progress is made.
Example: “Talks hit a stalemate over payment terms.”
7. Incentive
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/Meaning: Something offered to encourage agreement.
Example: “We added an incentive to sweeten the deal.”
8. Walk Away
/wɔːk əˈweɪ/Meaning: To abandon a negotiation.
Example: “We’ll walk away if they don’t budge.”
9. Bottom Line
/ˈbɒtəm laɪn/Meaning: The final, non-negotiable position.
Example: “Our bottom line is $10,000.”
10. Seal the Deal
/siːl ðə diːl/Meaning: To finalize an agreement.
Example: “A handshake sealed the deal.”
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