Words to Memorize Flashcards
What is a prospective employee?
An individual who is being considered for employment.
Define start-up.
A newly established business, typically in its early stages of operation.
What does the term backer refer to?
An individual or organization that provides financial support for a project or business.
What is competence?
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
What is counter-productivity?
Actions or behaviors that hinder effectiveness or efficiency.
Define perseverance.
Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
What does prosperity mean?
The state of being successful or thriving, especially in financial or economic terms.
What is self-assurance?
Confidence in one’s own abilities or character.
Define tenacity.
The quality of being determined and persistent.
What is a landscaper?
A professional who designs and maintains outdoor spaces.
What does a pet groomer do?
A professional who cleans and styles animals, particularly pets.
Who is an usher?
A person who shows people to their seats in a venue.
What is a financial incentive?
A monetary motivation for individuals to take a specific action.
What are fluctuations?
Variations or changes in a quantity, often related to market conditions.
Define revenue.
The income generated from normal business operations.
What does it mean to assess in a workplace context?
To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
What does it mean to enthuse?
To express enthusiasm or excitement about something.
What does it mean to gauge?
To measure or assess the magnitude, amount, or volume of something.
Fill in the blank: To ______ means to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
[persevere]
What does it mean to found a business?
To establish or set up a new organization or enterprise.
What does it mean to negotiate?
To discuss something in order to reach an agreement.
What does it mean to scupper chances?
To ruin or thwart the chances of success.
Fill in the blank: To see a return means to ______ from an investment.
[gain profits]
What does it mean to take on employees?
To hire or recruit individuals to work for a business.
