44. business 1 Flashcards

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having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

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People in Cottingley had arranged fundraising ventures for the #ambitious project.

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an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.

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They use the analogy of a broken window - if a broken window in a building is not repaired then the other windows will soon be broken too because people get the #impression that nobody cares.

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(of a person) tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.

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He was a nice, #hard-working boy who would do anything you asked of him.

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make a formal application or request.

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That might remove the need for applicants to #apply to the appeal authority later on.

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a person employed for wages or salary, especially at nonexecutive level.

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State bank #employees have been involved in continuous agitation against privatisation.

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an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, association, etc..

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The Carers Association is the national voluntary #organisation for family carers in the home.

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an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

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Teaching is recognized as a #career with unique opportunities and satisfying experiences.

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the ability to do something well; expertise.

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You can be as determined as you like but you have to have ability and #skill as well.

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the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

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In only a very few cases have victims reported #success in making direct appeals to their captors for mercy.

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a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

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It is an activity which contains very few #opportunities for genuine excitement.

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try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

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The trade unions should make this as part of their bargaining when #negotiating for conditions of service with employers.

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the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something.

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Commercial channels are under #pressure from advertisers to attract a younger audience.

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take part in commercial trading of a particular commodity.

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He was employed as a sewing machine operator at a factory owned by Goodwill Industries of South Florida, a non-profit organisation #dealing in used clothing and furniture.

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showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.

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For the future of Bradford lets hope the people can be as #passionate about their city as their football team.

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employ (someone) for wages.

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I can refuse to be the manager and we can #hire someone.

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the place or building serving as the managerial and administrative center of an organization.

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In 2011 she was appointed as vice president of the company’s aerial lift plant in Candé, near company #headquarter in Ancenis.

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the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

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You have all the ability you need to achieve the #goals you desire.

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the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

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They often show aggressive #behavior toward health professionals when the truth of the symptoms is challenged.

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devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.

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He has also selflessly #dedicated his efforts to leading and developing his staff.

20
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a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

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The clothes are the first commercially available to know the difference between right and wrong, and to see through their moral #duty and obligation.

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having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.

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He was a competent #experienced man with unusual gifts of conciliation and tact.

22
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in a self-assured way that expresses faith in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities.

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A Family Feud contestant #confidently bombed a simple $1,000 question.

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an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure.

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She gives daily discourses emphasizing that the ritual #sacrifice of animals or birds is a crime.