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Unit 6
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Unit 6, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd) Exercises and Flashcards
Wordlist for Unit 6, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd)
Word | Definition | Example |
be good with | if someone is good for something, you can rely on them to provide that thing | Joel is good with computers so he can probably fix it |
budget deficit | a budget deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenue and indicate the financial health of a country | Our budget deficit has increased again this year so we need to do something to make savings |
consequences | something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions | I do things as I think of them without considering the consequences |
consider all the options | to review all the possibilities | The whole point of analysis is to make you consider all the options |
correspondence | the letters that someone sends and receives, especially official or business letters | Can you please forward all the correspondence to me? |
creative | involving the use of imagination to produce new ideas or things | Intuitives are often energetic and creative |
cut back on | to reduce the amount, size, cost etc of something | We need to cut back on overtime |
decide between two things | to choose between two things | Let's say you have to decide between two things – Plan A and Plan B |
delay my decision | to take time to decide | I'll delay my decision until I have all the information |
detached | not reacting to or becoming involved in something in an emotional way | Thinkers prefer to remain detached |
determined | having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you | They are determined and keep to their deadlines |
drawback | a disadvantage of a situation, plan, product etc | The main drawback is the extra cost involved |
equipment | the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity | The equipment needs to be installed by the weekend |
establish | to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time | I'd like to establish a number of facts surrounding the controversy |
expenditure | the total amount of money that a government, organization, or person spendsduring a particular period of time | Let's turn to the next item, customer expenditure |
flexible | a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation | Perceivers like to be flexible and to keep their options open |
focused | directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim | They can be very focused when working on tasks |
get at | imply something | What are you getting at as I'm not sure what you mean exactly? |
get different perspectives | get doffrent views, especially one in which you can see a long way into the distance | I get different perspectives – and I listen to them |
have confidence in somebody's judgment | to be sure that somebody's judgments are true | You need to have confidence in your own judgement |
impulsive | someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first | They're talkers rather than listeners and can be impulsive |
indecisive | unable to make clear decisions or choices | Perceivers are often indecisive |
instinctive | based on instinct and not involving thought | Feelers are instinctive in their decisions |
insurance | an arrangement with a company in which you pay them money, especially regularly, and they pay the costs if something bad happens, for example if you become ill or your car is damaged | The insurance should cover us for the full amount of our claim |
look into | to try to find out the truth about a problem, crime etc in order to solve it | Let's look into this and discuss it again at our next meeting |
methodical | a methodical way of doing something is careful and uses an ordered system | They are reliable and methodical and work at a steady pace |
outgoing | someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people | Extroverts are often outgoing and enthusiastic |
oversee | to be in charge of a group of workers and check that a piece of work is done satisfactorily | The meeting is led by a consultant brought in to oversee the measures |
pragmatic | dealing with problems in a sensible practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas | Sensors are often sensible and pragmatic |
pros and cons | the advantages and disadvantages of something | I'd like to discuss the pros and cons first |
punctual | arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged | They appreciate plans, rules and schedules and are usually punctual |
rational | rational thoughts, decisions etc are based on reasons rather than emotions | Thinkers usually take a rational approach to decision-making |
rely on feelings | t trust your feelings | We rely on feelings associated with these patterns |
self-contained | complete and not needing other things or help from somewhere else to work | Introverts are often self-contained and reserved |
start off | to begin something in a particular way, or to begin in a particular way | Jens, could you start us off, please? |
tactful | not likely to upset or embarrass other people | Tactful and diplomatic, they avoid arguments |
thoughtful | always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable | They are thoughtful when making decisions |
trust somebody's instincts | a natural ability to know what to do in a particular situation | I let my inner wisdom emerge and trust my instincts |
weigh up | to consider something carefully so that you can make a decision about it | Using your intuition is the best way of weighing up information |