In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
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| Cartes-fiches | 186 |
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Anglais |
| Niveau | Université |
| Crée / Actualisé | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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package (n)
The package was designed to stabilise the economy in South Korea.
periodically (adv)
She suffers periodically from back pain.
phase in/out (phr v)
The new regulations can be phased in over a number of months. - Over the following three years, the use of the drug will be phased out.
philanthropy (n)
The hospital will be able to build a new childrens ward, thanks to the couples philanthropy.
pin down (phr v)
Officials are trying to pin down the cause of widespread power cuts.
planning permission (n)
Will we need planning permission to build a new garage?
pollution (n)
The new agency is responsible for controlling air pollution.
portfolio (n)
Our portfolio includes several high-risk investments.
postpone (v)
Bad weather forced us to postpone Fridays game.
precautionary (adj)
He was taken to hospital for a precautionary examination.
preliminary (adj)
The preliminary analysis found no suspicious substances present in the bloodstream.
preposterous (adj)
The whole idea is preposterous. We wont have nearly enough time.
prescribed (adj)
The level of toxic chemicals was within the prescribed limits.
pressure group (n)
Police were present at a demonstration by an anti-smoking pressure group against tobacco advertising.
proactive (adj)
We need to be more proactive; we cant just wait and see what happens.
proceedings (n pl)
Martin kicked off the proceedings with a stunning performance of his new hit single.
prominent (adj)
The order was given by a prominent member of the government.
promote (v)
The Government is committed to promoting the development and use of public transport.
prosperity (n)
The fifties and sixties were a time of prosperity for both families.
provision (n)
There is no provision for expanding classroom space.
pull out (phr v)
The firm is pulling out of the personal computer business.
purpose (n) - for a common purpose
Social capital is a measure of the ability of people to work together for a common purpose in groups and organisations.
pursue (v)
He wants to pursue a career in medicine.
pursuit (n)
Many novels take the pursuit of happiness as their theme.
quality circle (n)
The company has set up a quality circle to improve its marketing strategy.
ramification (n)
The decision to close the Stockholm office might have serious financial ramifications.
rampant (adj)
Abuse of power among senior officials is said to be rampant.
random (adj)
The Olympic authorities carry out random drug testing of athletes.
rationalise (v)
We need to rationalise work processes and cut costs.
recovery (n)
There were still no real signs of an economic recovery.
recyclable (adj)
Are these juice cartons recyclable?
regeneration (n)
Money from parking fines will be put towards the regeneration of the town centre.
regulation (n)
Smoke detectors must be installed to comply with fire regulations.
relevance (n)
The course covers four areas of relevance to modern life.
renewable (adj)
The wood in our furniture all comes from renewable sources.
rescue plan (n)
International banks have put together a rescue plan for the company.
retain (v)
Were trying to recruit and retain skilled staff.
revenue (n)
The magazine had been losing advertising revenue for months.
sceptical (adj)
Im very sceptical about the results of the survey.
severance pay (n)
Junior managers will receive 20% of their annual salary as severance pay.
