work Flashcards

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sceptic

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someone who is not convinced by ideas supported by others

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2
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sparsely

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in small amounts or very little of something within a large area

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3
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regardless

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without paying attention to something even if this causes difficulties

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4
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means

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the ability to pay for sth

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5
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prone

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likely zo be affected by sth negative or do sth wrong

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6
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follow suit

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do the same thing that has just been done

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7
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do the maths

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carefully think about sth and to check the facts before taking action

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8
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exhaustion

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the state of being completely without the energy to do anything

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9
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circulate

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move around a system or a place

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10
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worship

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the display of love and respect for god with prayers, singing

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11
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prescribed

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gived as a strong suggestion or an order

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12
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excess

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the act of eating/drinking more than is needed

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13
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exploitation

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the act of profiting from someone in a manner which is unfair to them

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14
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redundant

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not having any work because there is no work to do

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15
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surplus

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an additional amount whicj is more than is required

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16
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civilisation

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a society of people living together in a well organised manner

17
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challenging

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it tests someones abilities and keeps them motivated

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monotonous
repetative

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have to do the same thing constantly

19
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tedious

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everything takes a long time and its boring

20
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salary

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monthly pay

21
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wages

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weekly pay

22
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a bonus

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extra money

23
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prospect

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chance of promotion/ succes

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to be fired

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to be sacked/dissmissedd

25
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to get promoted

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to get a higher position

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work life balance

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27
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line manager

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28
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rewarding

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it makes them happx because they think its useful and important

29
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motivating work

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the kind of work someones does and the people the work with makes them want to work harder and do betetr

30
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demanding work

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its very high pressure requires a lot of skill and you have to work long hours

31
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a post

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position