Englisch 4

Englisch 4

Englisch 4

Matthias Oswald

Matthias Oswald

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Flashcards 526
Language English
Category English
Level University
Created / Updated 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