Rc Flashcards
solicit
verb
UK /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
[ T ] formal
to ask someone for money, information, or help:
to solicit donations for a charity
Solicit
[ I ]
to offer sex for money, usually in a public place
signage
noun [ U ] BUSINESS specialized
UK /ˈsaɪ.nɪdʒ/
+ all the signs that advertise a product, etc.:
As part of its rebranding effort, the company will replace signage on 2,000 of its stores.
+ signs that tell people what something is or where to go:
Lee suggested signage could make it clear that the area is open to the public.
deploy
verb [ T ]
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/ [ Daily life ]
+ to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:
The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources/staff.
deploy
verb [ T ]
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/ [ Army ]
+ to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:
The decision has been made to deploy extra troops/more powerful weapons.
recipient
noun [ C ] formal
UK /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/
a person who receives something:
Former Nobel Peace Prize recipients include Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama.
committed
adjective
UK /kəˈmɪt.ɪd/
C2
loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in:
a committed socialist/Christian/teacher
committed
adjective
UK /kəˈmɪt.ɪd/ [ after verb ]
having promised to be involved in a plan of action:
We are committed to withdrawing our troops by the end of the year.
waiver
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈweɪ.vər/
an agreement that you do not have to pay or obey something:
We had to sign a waiver, giving up any rights to the land in the future.
volume
noun
UK /ˈvɒl.juːm/
[ C or U ]
the amount of space that is contained within an object or solid shape:
Which of these bottles do you think has the greater volume?
adopt
verb
UK /əˈdɒpt/
B2 [ T ]
to accept or start to use something new:
I think it’s time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.
incentive
noun [ C or U ]
UK /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
C2
something that encourages a person to do something:
Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
feature
noun
UK /ˈfiː.tʃər/
B2 [ C ]
a typical quality or an important part of something:
The town’s main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.
sheer
adjective
UK /ʃɪər/
C1 [ before noun ]
used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except:
The suggestion is sheer nonsense.
intrigue
verb [ T ]
UK /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious:
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
candid
adjective approving
UK /ˈkæn.dɪd/
honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful:
The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis.
To be candid with you, I think you’re making a dreadful mistake.
acknowledge (the) receipt of (something)
verb [ T ]
UK /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
C1
to tell someone, usually in a letter or email, that you have received something they sent you:
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
apprentice
noun [ C ]
UK /əˈpren.tɪs/
someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person’s skills:
Most of the work was done by apprentices.
modest
adjective
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪst/
B2
not large in size or amount, or not expensive:
They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.
modest
adjective
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪst/ C1 approving
not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements:
He’s very modest about his achievements.
enterprise
noun
UK /ˈen.tə.praɪz/
C1 [ C or U ]
an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money:
Don’t forget this is a commercial enterprise - we’re here to make money.
lounge
noun [ C ]
UK /laʊndʒ/
C1
a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait:
an airport lounge
configuration
noun
UK /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
[ C ] formal
the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things:
We tried the furniture in different configurations to see which fit best.
