In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
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| Flashcards | 186 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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thrive (v)
Children thrive when given plenty of love and attention.
trafficking (n)
The two countries are working together to combat the trafficking of weapons across their borders.
transparency (n)
Parents are demanding greater transparency in the selection process.
troubled (adj)
An important area of corporate citizenship is investment in troubled areas of the world to provide jobs and security.
uncaring (adj) - (opposite = caring)
He had an unhappy childhood as the only child of uncaring parents.
underscore (v)
The study underscores the importance of early diagnosis.
unethical (adj) - (opposite = ethical)
The company has been accused of unethical business practices because it employs children in its factories.
unstable (adj) - (opposite = stable)
In an increasingly unstable economy, there is widespread job uncertainty.
upturn (n) - (opposite = downturn)
Last month saw an unexpected upturn in property prices.
viable (adj)
Hospitals plan to stop services that are not financially viable.
volunteer (v)
Claire volunteers at the homeless shelter once a week.
wake-up call (n)
The low test scores should serve as a loud wake-up call to teachers.
widespread (adj)
The project has received widespread public support.
withdraw (v)
The bus service in many rural areas has been withdrawn.
worthy (adj) - (opposite = unworthy) - worthy cause
The money will go to a worthy cause.
absolve (v) - absolve sb of/from sth
The report absolves the pilot from any blame for the crash.
accountability (n)
Accountability is an acceptance of your responsibilities.
adhere to sth (phr v)
We must strictly adhere to the terms of the contract.
administer (v)
The foundation was formed specifically to administer the project.
audit (n)
The council is going to carry out an audit of transport services for the elderly.
bearable (adj)
The cost of running the farm is only bearable because of government subsidies.
biodiversity (n)
Biodiversity is the variety of different types of plant and animal life in a particular region.
bottom line (n) - triple bottom line
He keeps a careful eye on the bottom line. - The triple bottom line is the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity.
breach (n) - breach of contract - breach of trust
If you dont deliver on time, you could be sued for breach of contract. - Agreeing to the merger would be a breach of our employees trust.
bribery (n)
He is appearing in court on charges of bribery and tax evasion.
brownfield site (n)
Weve located a brownfield site in a perfect location for our new headquarters.
buzzword (n)
The buzzword of the moment is accountability.
carbon (n) - carbon emissions - carbon footprint - carbon neutrality
My new car has better fuel economy and lower carbon emissions than my old one. - Were travelling by train instead of flying to reduce our carbon footprint. - The company hopes to achieve carbon neutrality by sponsoring a tree planting scheme.
card (n) - play your cards right
If you play your cards right, the company might pay your travel expenses.
catastrophic (adj)
The companys losses last quarter were catastrophic.
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