In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
Set of flashcards Details
| Flashcards | 197 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 16.02.2013 |
| Weblink |
https://card2brain.ch/box/in_company_unit_17_english_vocab
|
| Embed |
<iframe src="https://card2brain.ch/box/in_company_unit_17_english_vocab/embed" width="780" height="150" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe>
|
Create or copy sets of flashcards
With an upgrade you can create or copy an unlimited number of sets and use many more additional features.
Log in to see all the cards.
timescale (n)
I dont think we can achieve all that within the proposed timescale.
tour (v)
The show was immensely popular and toured 33 European cities.
tradeable (n)
When negotiating, tradeables are things youll take if you can get them but which are not that important to you.
trap (n)
I fell into the trap of putting work before family.
tune (n) - to the tune of
The company is in debt to the tune of 1.2 billion.
uneasy (adj)
There has always been an uneasy relationship between workers and management.
unreasonable (adj) - (opposite = reasonable)
Arent you making unreasonable demands on her time?
up-and-coming (adj)
They bought their new home in an up-and-coming neighbourhood.
vinegar and honey (n)
A vinegar and honey negotiating technique involves making unreasonable demands initially and then modifying them.
volume (n)
Theyve increased the volume of their order by 40 per cent.
vulnerable (adj)
Their constant arguments left her feeling increasingly vulnerable and insecure.
way (n) - stand in the way of
You cant stand in the way of progress.
why (n) - the whys and the wherefores
The prime minister should be able to make a decision without having to explain all the whys and wherefores to a bunch of journalists.
win-win (adj)
Its a win-win situation: our children will be entertained for an afternoon and our neighbour will get his pond cleaned out.
zero-sum game (n)
A zero-sum game is where one side wins what the other side loses.
acceptable (adj) - (opposite = unacceptable)
The proposals must be acceptable to the shareholders.
advance (n)
The author has signed a publishing deal for an advance of 500,000.
agreement (n) - be in agreement
Management announced that it had reached an agreement with the unions. - We are all in agreement that Mr Ross should resign.
airplay (n)
Each time their songs get airplay, the Rolling Stones collect 50 per cent of the royalties.
answer (n) - take no for an answer
Youre coming to the wedding. I wont take no for an answer.
approach (v)
I have already approached my boss about a pay rise.
argument (n)
Every time we visit my family, he gets into an argument with my sister.
back catalogue (n)
The back catalogues of Sinatra and Elvis still bring in millions.
backlist (n)
We dont stock that title but Ill check the backlist to see if its still available.
bankability (n)
A clubs bankability partly depends on its position in the league.
bankable (adj)
The cast includes several bankable actors so that should ensure the films success.
bargain (v)
You can get even better deals if youre prepared to bargain.
be (v) - thats as may be
Ollie really wants to come. Thats as may be, but have his parents given permission?
best-selling (adj)
Dawkins, author of several best-selling books, will be one of the speakers at tonights event.
better off (adj)
Youd be better off living on your own than quarrelling all the time with your dad.
-
- 1 / 197
-
