vocab 10 Flashcards
incorporate(v)
to include something as part of another thing
corporate crime
regulate(v)
to control an activity or process, especially by using rules
strict/ tight/ government/ school regulations
hindrance(n)
something or someone that makes it difficult for you to do something be likely to/ tend to hinder without hindrance Large class sizes are a hindrance to teachers.
obligation(n)
something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
to be/feel obliged to do sth to be obligatory for sb to do sth
conformity(n)
behaviour that is the same as the way that most other people behave
conform to
collaborative(adj)
involving two or more people working together for a special purpose
The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class.
collaborate with someone / on something
delicate(adj)
soft, light, or gentle
The glasses looked very delicate. Her bones felt as delicate as a bird’s.
hasty(adj)
done very quickly, usually too quickly and without thinking enough
a hasty decision/remark
negotiate(v)
to try to make or change an agreement by discussion
negotiate with sb negotiate for a contract negotiate an agreement negotiate business deals
fluctuate(v)
to keep changing, especially in level or amount
Oil prices have fluctuated wildly in recent weeks.
haste(n)
a situation in which you are in a hurry and do something more quickly than you should
In their haste to escape, they left behind all their belongings.
hero(n)
the main male character in a book or film who is usually good
insist(v)
to say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you
inspect(v)
to officially visit a building or organization, in order to check that everything is correct and legal
insufficient(adj)
not enough
Her income is insufficient to support a family.
