Day 3 Vocabulary

Something, typically money, awarded to someone for loss, injury, or work done.

" The company offered a competitive compensation package that included a good salary and health benefits."

The state of being in accordance with a set of rules or standards.

" The company's HR department was responsible for ensuring compliance with all labor laws."

Given free of charge.

" The hotel offered a complimentary breakfast to all of its guests."

In agreement or harmony with something else.

" His actions were not congruous with the values he claimed to represent."

To combine a number of things into a single, more effective whole.

" The company decided to consolidate all of its departments into one single, more efficient team."

An association or group of several businesses or organizations working together.

" A consortium of international banks came together to finance the large infrastructure project."

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being studied.

" The researchers used a control group to compare the effects of the new drug on the participants."

Introducing a statement or idea that is the opposite of a previous one.

" Some people thrive on stress; conversely, others find it completely debilitating."

A firm or strong belief in something.

" He spoke with deep conviction about the need for environmental protection."

A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

" The study found a strong correlation between exercise and improved mental health."

Relating to a group of people with different skills and expertise who work together on a common goal.

" The project was handled by a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and marketers."

The subjects that are included in a course of study.

" The new curriculum for the high school was designed to focus on STEM subjects."

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

" The company's customer information was stored in a secure database."

To reduce the intensity of a conflict.

" The manager had to de-escalate the situation between the two angry customers."