Unit 101: Red tape Flashcards

1
Q

bestow something (on/upon somebody)

It was a title bestowed upon him by the king.

A

give something to somebody, especially to show how much they are respected

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2
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adjoin (v)

adjoining (adj)

A

be nest to or join sth

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3
Q

the undersigned

A

the people whose signatures appear below in the text, usually at the end of a formal letter

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4
Q

commence

(n): commencement

A

start

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5
Q

cease

cessation

A

stop

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6
Q

next of kin

A

closest relative

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7
Q

deceased

A

dead person

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8
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endeavour

(v): endeavour to do sth = strive

A

try

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9
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facilitate

A

make possible, easier

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10
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proceed

A

move

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11
Q

rectify

A

put right

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12
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**be resumed **

A

start again

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13
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with the compliments of

A

weitten on a slip of paper sent with an intem from a company

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14
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at your earliest convenience

A

as soon as possible

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15
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further clarification is required

A

you need more of an explanation

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16
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in respect of

A

relating to, for

17
Q

with regard to

A

about