Unit 8

Word

Definition

Example

contestant

a person who takes part in a contest or competition

All contestants should submit their applications by the end of the week

admit

to take someone into hospital for medicaltreatment

He was ashamed to admit his mistake

intimidate

to make timid or frightened; scare; to discourage

He tries to intimidate his opponents

complete

to finish doing or making something, especially when it has taken a long time

Complete the questions about Richard

criticise

to express your disapproval of someone or something, or to talk about their faults

The government was criticised in the press

cope with

to deal successfully with a difficult situation

How do you cope with your problems?

delegate

a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference

I think I have a problem delegating my tasks

prioritise

to put things in the order of importance so that you can deal with the most important things first

You need to prioritise your tasks

establish

to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time

Our company was established in 1837

gain

to obtain or achieve something you want or need

Tennis has gained popularity in England

behaviour

the way that someone or something behaves

I can't explain his behaviour

empathy

the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation

He loves children and has a certain empathy with them

mindset

a way of thinking about things

A defeatist mindset is one when person gives up easily

will

desire

I am not going to change my will

reflection

the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

Can you see your reflection in the mirror?

excitement

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

I really enjoy the fame and the excitement

interchangeable

(of two things) able to be interchanged

Our product managers are interchangeable

impact

the effect of something

He made major impact on pop music

indicate

to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true

The survey also indicates an interesting shift in opinion towards binge-watching

altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

I question how altruistic his motives were

selfish

caring only about what you want or need without any thought for the needs or wishes of other people

How can you be so selfish?

caution

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

The animals should be approached with great caution

pursue

to continue trying to find out about or persuade someone about a particular subject

She plans to pursue a career in politics

risk-averse

unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible

This industry is famously conservative and risk-averse

attend

be present at (an event, meeting, or function)

He did not attend the conference

instantly

at once; immediately

The payment will be instantly processed

approach

to move towards or nearer to someone or something

I don't like his approach

feedback

advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is

He asked for some feedback from his boss

appreciate

to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are

I appreciate your help

interruption

stopping someone from doing something

I apologize for the second interruption

acknowledge

to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of somethin

The art world has begun to acknowledge his genius

finalise

to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc

Bangladesh and Bhutan finalise terms for deal to boost bilateral trade

overview

a short description of a subject or situation that gives the main ideas without explaining all the details

The book gives an overview of management techniques

successor

someone who has a position after someone else

Many people believe Jack will be his successor

appoint

to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility

They appointed her as personnel manager

announce

to officially tell people about something, especially about a plan or a decision

The company announced plans to cut 200 Jobs

consensus

agreement among all the people involved

We finally reached consensus