my words 08 Flashcards
consulting
giving advice on a particular subject:
the activity or business of giving expert advice about a particular subject:
This is an introductory course for graduates who are considering a career in consulting.
impact
the force or action of one object hitting another:
The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length.
a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person:
The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people.
perceive
to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:
How do the French perceive the British?
Women’s magazines are often perceived to be superficial.
pulley
a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain attached to the object can be easily raised or lowered:
The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.
manifest
to show something clearly, through signs or actions:
The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.
The illness first manifested itself in/as severe stomach pains.
wrench
to pull and twist something suddenly or violently away from its position:
The photographer tripped over the cord, wrenching a microphone from its stand.
The phone had been wrenched from/off the wall.
a tool for holding and turning objects, especially one that can be made larger and smaller to hold different sized objects :
solely
only and not involving anyone or anything else:
I bought it solely for that purpose.
It seems he’s not solely to blame for the accident.
swivel
to (cause to) turn around a central point in order to face in another direction:
She swiveled round to look out of the window.
The ostrich swiveled its head in our direction.
assurance
a promise:
She gave me her assurance (that) she would sign the contract immediately.
Despite the government’s repeated assurances to the contrary, taxation has risen over the past decade.
encompasses
to include different types of things:
The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.
welding
the activity of joining metal parts together
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