Learning New Words: advance to complimentary

To effectively learn a new word, we must know how to use it. The following sentences illustrate the usage of some important words (highlighted).  Where necessary, guidance on grammar points and pronunciation relating to these words would be provided when we meet.

1. 1. The date of the trial has been advanced.
   2. advanced stages of the disease
   3. Our company has good opportunities for advancement if you have the right skills.
   4. He has reached advanced level in French.
   5. Her most cherished possession
   6. I cherish the memory of those days in Paris.
   7. She offered him a few words of comfort.
   8. Her comforting words proved a strong support for him.
   9. Travelling companions
   10. Companions in misfortune
   11. Colon cancer compelled her retirement as Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Rita Lau).
   12. He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.
   13. a compelling need/ desire
   14. She is compellingly attractive.
   15. She is very competent in her work.
   16. Make sure that the new recruit is competent to carry out her work.
   17. He is competent as a lecturer and a researcher.
   18. She is a highly confident and competent teacher.
   19. We are in competition with four other companies for the contract.
   20. There is keen competition between schools to attract students.
   21. Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market.
   22. a shop selling clothes at competitive prices
   23. To remain competitive, you have to continue updating yourself of the latest developments in your field.
   24. She complimented him on his excellent German.
   25. She was extremely complimentary about his work. 
   26. a complimentary remark