In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
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| Flashcards | 152 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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denominator (n) - the common denominator
The common denominator in all his novels is the use of the supernatural.
disassemble (v)
We had to completely disassemble the engine to find the fault.
disgraceful (adj)
This was a disgraceful waste of taxpayers money.
dispense (v)
The machine dispenses free hot drinks.
dissatisfied (adj) - (opposite = satisfied)
He had been feeling very dissatisfied with his life in recent months.
distracting (adj)
I find it too distracting to work with the television on.
do without sth (phr v)
Now that they have a regular income, they should be able to do without any help from us.
dry up (phr v)
When the interviewer asked me my opinion on space exploration I completely dried up.
durable (adj)
The instruments are made of durable high quality steel.
edge (n)
Training can give you the edge over your competitors.
effective (adj) - (opposite = ineffective)
Humour is often far more effective than shouting.
eloquent (adj)
She gave an eloquent speech on self-awareness.
enthusiastic (adj) - (opposite = unenthusiastic)
For a while, we were enthusiastic about the idea.
expectation (n)
We had heard so much about the restaurant, but it did not live up to our expectations.
expense (n) - at your expense
My family and friends all had a good laugh at my expense.
feature (n)
The latest model has a lot of new safety features.
field (n) - stay ahead of the field
We need to put more money into development if we want to stay ahead of the field.
findings (n pl)
The government seems to have ignored the findings of its own report.
fingertip (n) - at your fingertips
He has all the information he needs at his fingertips.
fire away (phr v)
Can I ask you a question? Fire away.
flow (n) - go with the flow
Stop complaining and just go with the flow!
funny (adj)
This tea tastes funny.
furthermore (adv)
Mr Mitchell has earned the respect of farmers everywhere. Furthermore, they know they can trust him.
gap (n) - a gap in the market
We hope that our airline will fill a gap in the market, catering for business customers who want quality travel at a reasonable price.
gimmick (n)
Its not a real education policy, its just a gimmick to win votes.
global (adj)
The global economy has become increasingly unstable.
go-ahead (n) - get/need the go-ahead
Rosenthal will need the go-ahead from his doctor to resume training.
go down (phr v) - go down well/badly
The plan to put rents up has not gone down well with tenants.
go for (phr v)
I dont really go for horror films.
golden opportunity (n)
This will be a golden opportunity to network with contacts in the motor industry.
green light (n) - get/give the green light
The project has finally been given the green light.
hands-on (adj)
Intrapreneurs are the hands-on managers who make a new idea happen.
hard sell (n)
Consumers in the USA actually like the hard sell.
harmony (n)
He had to ensure that there was harmony between the different organisations.
henceforth (adv)
Foreigners were henceforth to be encouraged to come and live in Spain.
highlight (v)
The case highlights the need for adequate controls on such experiments.
homework (n) - do your homework
You could tell from the interviewers questions that he hadnt really done his homework.
hostile (adj)
The minister found himself in the middle of a hostile crowd.
implication (n)
We need to consider the financial implications of these changes.
increasingly (adv)
Her job has become increasingly difficult.
