45 Flashcards

1
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the (dis)advantages (+(dis)SYN)

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the pros and cons (drawbacks)

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2
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expected to explain all actions

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accountable to sb

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3
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a clear understanding of what sth is like

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insight into sb

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4
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producing a large amount of money

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lucrative

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5
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only or not involving anyting else

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solely

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6
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try to manage and balance different jobs and activities to fit them in life

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juggle sth

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7
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promise that sth will happen

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guarantee sth

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8
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more that experienced or mentioned (+2 SYN)

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additional (extra, further)

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9
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experience sth

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encounter stm

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10
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a goal shared by people

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common goal

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11
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feel of confidence and enthusiasm (+2 examples)

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morale (boost morale, improve morale)

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12
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help sth to develop (+2 SYN)

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foster sth

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13
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the desire among a group to work together and help each other

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team spirit

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14
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the act of working with others to produce sth

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collaboration

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15
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a feeling that two people have for each other equally (+2 examples)

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mutual (mutual respect, mutual trust)

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16
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giving personal satisfaction (+SYN)

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fulfilling (rewarding)

17
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think that sb/sth is important

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value sb/sth

18
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collect money. ideas, etc. (+example)

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pool sth (pool resources)

19
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be accepted in a situation by the others in a group

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fit in

20
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causing problems, and making it hard to continue (+VERB)

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disruptive (disrupt sth)

21
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make sb/sth gradually weaker or less effective (+2 examples)

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undermine sb/sth (undermine sb’s confidence, undermine sb’s authority)

22
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stop sth from happening or developing (+example)

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stifle sth (stifle creativity)

23
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the ability to think of new ideas and make them successful

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enterprise

24
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the ability to take decisions and act alone

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initiative