AJ at Work Flashcards

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What is advertising material sent by email to uninterested individuals called?

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It is referred to as spam.

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What does it mean to make someone want to know more about a topic or event?

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It means to intrigue someone.

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What is a person whose job is to collect and interpret data called?

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They are called a statistician.

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What does it mean to change a decision or previous statement of intent due to opposition?

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It is referred to as backpedaling.

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What term describes being open to physical or emotional damage due to lack of protection?

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It is described as vulnerable.

It’s vital to use a VPN and other security measures when working online to avoid leaving your computer vulnerable to attack by criminals.

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What do you call something written by someone using a false name?

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It is called a pseudonymous work.

Samuel Clemens was possibly most famous for his pseudonymous works which included The Adventures of Hucklekjerry Finn and others published under the pen name of Mark Twain.

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What is the process of making something bigger than before called?

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It is called enlargement.

After 30 years, Kenneth Simons will be retiring as CEO having overseen the enlargement of the company from a small office employing just ten people, to an international enterprise.

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What is official permission to take a particular action called?

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It is called authorisation.

I’m just waiting to receive authorisation for my travel visa to Cambodia and then I’ll book my flights.

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Odpadnúť

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To faint

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