Lecture 5 Flashcards
vetting
the process of checking something with great care
jeopardize
to endanger
malign
to say bad things about somebody/something publicly
austerity
difficult economic conditions created by government policies aimed at cutting public spending
proliferation
the sudden increase in the number or amount of something
sweatshop
a place where people work for low wages in poor conditions
hedge against something
a way of protecting yourself against the loss of something, especially money
hedging language
may/might
can/could
“cautious language”
benign
not causing damage or harm
benevolent
(especially of people in authority) kind, helpful and generous
malevolent
having or showing a desire to harm other people
benefactor
a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity
austere
simple and plain; without any decorations
(of a person) strict and serious in appearance and behaviour
allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortable
tacit
that is suggested indirectly or understood, rather than said in words
