Advanced — Set 45

Set 45 of Advanced covers 5 words: headhunter, collaboration, redundancy, credentials, absence. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. headhunter · noun/ˈhɛdˌ(h)ən(t)ər/

   a person whose job is to find suitable candidates for a position

   Eva was approached by a headhunter and offered a position with higher pay at another company.

   Synonyms: talent agent, recruiter

2. collaboration · noun/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

   working with others to get something done

   The novel was said to be the result of a collaboration between the famous author and his son, a world-renowned pianist.

   Synonyms: teamwork, partnership, cooperation

   Origin: mid 19th century: from Latin collaboratio(n-), from collaborare ‘work together’

3. redundancy · noun/rəˈdənd(ə)nsi/

   the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed

   Due to the new automation machines, hundreds of factory workers now face redundancy.

   Synonyms: dismissal, layoff

4. credentials · noun/krəˈdɛn(t)ʃ(ə)l/

   the qualifications of a person that make them suitable for a job or activity

   It was obvious from the beginning of the interview that Olena had excellent credentials for the job.

   Synonyms: qualifications, eligibility, achievements

   Origin: late Middle English (in Scots): from medieval Latin credentialis, from credentia (see credence). The original use was as an adjective in the sense ‘giving credence to, recommending’, frequently in credential letters or papers, hence credentials (mid 17th century)

5. absence · noun/ˈæbsəns/

   the state of not being present at a place where one is expected

   Agnis was excited to go back to work after a considerable absence due to family matters.

   Synonyms: no show, unattendance

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin absentia, from absens, absent- (see absent)