In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
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optimise (v)
These changes have been designed to optimise the efficiency of the organisation.
oversee (v)
The government agencies that oversee the airline industry will issue a joint report on the incident.
paralysis (n)
Perhaps a leadership contest will end the paralysis currently affecting the government.
paternalistic (adj)
Companies in Argentina tend to be rather paternalistic. Leaders try to gently persuade subordinates that their way is the best way.
patriarch (n)
Leaders of all businesses in China, not just family businesses, act as patriarchs.
patriarchy (n)
A patriarchy is a society, system, or organisation in which men have all or most of the power and influence.
perfectionism (n)
I sometimes find Carolines perfectionism irritating but she certainly gets good results.
perfectionist (n)
If you were less of a perfectionist, you might manage to meet deadlines more often.
phenomenon (n)
Violence in society is not a new phenomenon.
philanthropic (adj)
Companies that are philanthropic and focused on their local community attract more supporters.
picture (n)
Its important we dont lose sight of the larger picture when we make these decisions.
potential (n)
Our common goal is to maximise our potential for economic growth.
price (n) - pay the price
One day you will all pay the price for your selfish behaviour.
procedure (n)
Companies use a variety of testing procedures to select appropriate candidates.
proposal (n)
Proposals for a new constitution are under discussion.
pyramid (n)
This really only benefits the few at the top of the social pyramid.
ratify (v)
The treaty still has to be ratified by EU heads of state.
recession (n)
As the recession deepened, the group folded.
recipe (n)
Giving your kids too much freedom can be a recipe for disaster.
reconcile (v)
Management and labour are attempting to reconcile their differences.
refurbish (v)
They have refurbished their office and improved their image.
replenish (v)
Rachels taken a few days off to replenish her energy levels.
revenue (n)
The magazine had been losing advertising revenue for months.
reverence (n)
The staff at the school have a reverence for tradition.
reward (v)
He always believed that the company would reward him for his efforts.
ride out (phr v) - ride out a recession
We hope to ride out this recession better than last time.
rivalry (n)
There is friendly rivalry between the two teams.
roll out (phr v)
The firm rolls out 21 million tons of steel a year.
run (n) - in the long run
Cutting jobs could be more expensive in the long run if we have to hire freelancers.
scene (n) - behind the scenes
These agreements have been drafted by officials behind the scenes.
sceptic (n)
Global warming sceptics state that climate is something the human race can do little to influence.
screw up (phr v)
He made a bad decision that screwed up his entire life.
self-reliant (adj)
Its important to help your child become self-reliant.
shake up (phr v)
A new managing director was brought in to shake up the company.
shop floor (n)
Rumours of pay cuts have caused resentment on the shop floor.
slog through sth (phr v)
I slogged through the first 200 pages before finally abandoning it.
smart (adj)
If you were smart, youd buy now before prices go up.
sponsor (v)
Nissan sponsors the championships as part of its community relations work.
standardise (v)
We need to standardise discipline procedures throughout the school.
statesman (n)
The president has earned universal respect as a statesman.
