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the predictable and regular working of a process or activity, with no unexpected ‘bumps’ or delays

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smooth operation

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2
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a regular event that occurs everyday

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day to day

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an idiom meaning “everyday”

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day in, day out

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a mistake caused by carelessness

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blunder

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a formal term for firing or dismissing an employee

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to terminate

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the ability to make simple decisions correctly

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common sense

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a positive or pleasant attitude, especially when it’s maintain in a difficult situation

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good humor

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to be good at shared tasks or teamwork

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to work well with others

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able to solve problems without hurting the feeling of others

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tactful

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idiom referring to a tense or stressful situation, especially when time is limited

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the pressure is on

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to make consistently good decisions, especially in situations that can be confusing or unclear

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exercise/maintain sound judgement

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an act of violating an agreement, law or regulation

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infringement

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featuring new methods which are advanced or original

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innovative

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fierce competitors or competition (in business)
Rising in revolt against established authority, especially a government. Rebelling against the leadership of a political party.

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insurgents

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a tax on someone or something

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levy

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lawsuit, trial or legal process

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litigation

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uncertain or unclear

With Apple currently in the driver’s seat, the future remains ***

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murky

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continuing or constant

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ongoing

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result, effect or consequence

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outcome

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A grant made by a government that confers upon the creator of an invention the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time

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patent

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after someone has died

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posthumous

22
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to correct a mistake or error

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to right a wrong

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main competition or competitor

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rival

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a unit of measurement meaning 20

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score

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to defeat or suppress, crush

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squash

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to be shocked or surprised
astound, daze
Even Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, was *** by the outcome of the trial.

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to stun

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examine or investigate

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take a look at

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consider carefully or cautiously

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think twice

29
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to cause to start

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to trigger

30
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To promise solemnly; pledge

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to vow