Unit 6

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

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