In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 17 - English Vocab
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Anglais |
| Niveau | Université |
| Crée / Actualisé | 09.10.2011 / 16.02.2013 |
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crack open (phr v)
As soon as they heard wed won, they cracked open a bottle of champagne.
cross purposes (n pl) - talk at cross purposes
Hold on, I think we may be talking at cross purposes.
dazzled (adj)
Paulas been dazzled by her sudden rise to fame.
deadline (n)
Were working to a tight deadline.
deadlock (n)
There are real fears that the meeting will end in deadlock.
debate (n)
The proposals provoked a fierce debate.
deduct (v)
Nothing will be deducted from your pay without your consent.
deduction (n)
Italian workers pay far more in tax and other deductions.
defensive (adj)
He got defensive when I asked why he had left.
demo (n) (= demonstration)
I liked their demo. They obviously have some musical talent but whats their image like?
diplomatic (adj)
When the boss asked me what I thought of Steve, I tried to give a diplomatic answer.
distinctive (adj)
Good visuals and diagrams are the magazines most distinctive features.
documentation (n)
The insurance company claims that he failed to provide the relevant documentation.
double (determiner)
He now earns double the amount he used to.
earth (n) - no way on earth
Theres no way on earth that Im going on a camping holiday.
essential (n) - (opposite = non-essential)
She packed a few essentials and headed for the airport.
exclusively (adv)
The website is devoted exclusively to hip-hop music.
exploitation (n)
Working people will now be vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous employers.
face (n) - keep a straight face
She couldnt trust herself to keep a straight face.
fair (adj) - I cant say fairer than that
I give you my word that everything you say will remain confidential. I cant say fairer than that.
favourable (adj) - (opposite = unfavourable)
We are offering very favourable terms to our regular customers.
feedback (n)
Initial feedback from parents has been encouraging.
feeling (n)
I have a good feeling about this interview.
fight back (phr v)
The concert organisers have fought back against their critics.
flexibility (n) - (opposite = inflexibility)
Being self-employed allowed him the flexibility to work unusual hours.
flexible (adj) - (opposite = inflexible)
A more flexible approach to childcare arrangements is needed.
fluctuation (n)
Even a minor fluctuation in the water temperature can affect the fish.
frankly (adv)
Frankly, I couldnt care less what he thinks.
fulfil (v)
The journey fulfilled a long-cherished dream.
generate (v)
The advertising campaign generated a lot of interest in our work.
gig (n)
Live gigs are the most enjoyable part of my work.
globally (adv)
This new investment will enable the company to compete globally.
gross (adj) - (opposite = net)
Last year the companys gross revenues were 50,000,000.
halfway (adv) - meet sb halfway
The deal depends heavily on you agreeing to meet them halfway.
hassle (n)
Its was worth the hassle of organising the concert. We raised over 5,000!
head-on (adj)
Were trying to resolve the head-on conflict between the two departments.
high-profile (adj)
The high-profile government campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of obesity.
hit (n)
They only ever had one hit single.
ideal (n)
Sophie represented his ideal of beauty.
immortalise (v)
Rouen cathedral was immortalised by Monet in his paintings.
