Office Gossip

hearprinciple verb, present perfect

learn something by the ear (usually in surprise)

gossipcommon noun, nonvariable

rumor or talk of a personal, sensational nature

whisperprinciple verb, present progressive

soft speech produced without full voice

rumorcommon noun, singular

a mixture of truth and untruth passed around

promotioncommon noun, singular

act of raising in rank or position

talkcommon noun, singular

someone who cannot keep a secret

trustAdjective

someone who cannot be trusted

praiseprinciple verb, present simple

to speak very well about someone

bad mouthcommon noun, singular

to speak poorly about someone

Liecommon noun, singular

someone who does not tell the truth