Englisch 4
Englisch 4
Englisch 4
Kartei Details
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Sprache | English |
Kategorie | Englisch |
Stufe | Universität |
Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 25.05.2012 / 25.05.2012 |
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gratification
pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire. Verb: gratify Adj: gratifying
manpower
the number of people working or available for work or service
issues
personal problems or difficulties
tension
mental or emotional strain. Adj: tense
tracking
following the path of an activity for the purposes of identification
constraining
restricting the scope or freedom of action
dysfunctional
not operating normally or properly
gratifying
satisfying, rewarding; giving pleasure or satisfaction
tethered
tied with a rope or chain so as to restrict movement
underachiever
one who achieves less than what was expected
accreditation
board governmental body that approves the learning program an educational institution
multi-tasking
The ability of a person to perform more than one task at the same time
raise issues
cause problems to be considered or discussed
tracking meas
ures key figures that identify the success of an objective in a project
common goal
goal shared by a pair or group
rapid-fire
(response) quick fire, fire which occurs in quick succession
overly
more than enough, excessively; to an excessive degree
obviously
clearly; unmistakably; plainly
face a setback
be confronted with a reversal of progress, difficulty, misfortune or problem
go on track
continue in the right direction
turn out
result in: e.g. it turned out to be a great idea
hamper
hinder or impede the movement or progress of, e.g. a project
outstrip
exceed; move faster than and overtake. E.g. supply far outstripped demand.
collaborate
work jointly on an activity or project
scaffolding
a temporary structure on the outside of a building, used while building, repairing, or cleaning
consumption
the action or process of consuming. Verb: consume
estimates
an assessment of the worth of someone or something. Verb estimate
foundations
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
heat wave
a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
slippage
change slowly to a worse condition
friction
conflict or disagreement
negotiations
discussions between two parties for the purpose of reaching an agreement. Verb: negotiate, Adj: negotiable
outcome
end result or consequence
resentment
sense of bitterness, feeling of ill-will, displeasure. Verb resent
initial
existing or occurring at the beginning. Adv initially
telecon
teleconferencing
environmental protection
measures put into effect to protect the quality of the environment
site excavation
digging the groundwork before work on a building can begin
delicate stage
sensitive phase (of negotiations etc.)
common goal
goal shared by a pair or group