Deck 14 Flashcards
1
Q
conscientious (adj)
/ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
A
Wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly
2
Q
mandate (n)
/ˈmandeɪt/
A
- An official order or commission to do something
2. The authority to carry out a policy
3
Q
mandate (v)
/ˈmandeɪt/
A
Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way
4
Q
revamp (v)
/riːˈvamp/
A
Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
5
Q
propel (v)
/prəˈpɛl/
A
drive or push something forwards
6
Q
abrasive (adj)
/əˈbreɪsɪv/
A
rough, coarse, harsh
7
Q
bilk (v)
/bɪlk/
A
cheat, defraud
8
Q
covert (v)
/ˈkʌvət/ or /ˈkəʊvəːt/
A
hidden, undercover
9
Q
engender (v)
/ɪnˈdʒɛndə/
A
cause
10
Q
hangar (n)
/ˈhaŋə/
A
storage area for a plane
