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JEOPARDISE [US -IZE] dʒɛpərˌdaɪz

Verb

  • to put something at risk or in danger.
Example Sentence: His mistake jeopardised the entire project.
 

FLAW flɔ

Noun

  • a problem or defect with something, especially a plan.
Example Sentence: The plan was flawed because of the lack of funds.
 

EXPLOIT ɛksplɔɪt

Noun

  • use to your benefit.
Example Sentence: The country's resources are not being fully exploited.
 

MORALE məˈræl

Noun

  • the general feelings of a group towards success.
Example Sentence: Morale amongst the staff dropped because of poor conditions.
 

MAKE SENSE meɪk sɛns

Phrase

  • to be logical, having considered all the facts.
Example Sentence: I think it makes sense for us to buy a new printer.
 

MAKE GAINS meɪk geɪns

Phrase

  • to achieve a stronger position or get positive results (especially business)
Example Sentence: He's confident that the company will make gains in the near future.
 

MAKE A COMPLAINT  

Phrase

  • to tell somebody that you are unhappy with their product or service.
Example Sentence: Can I speak to the manager? I want to make a complaint.
 

FUNDAMENTAL fʌndəˈmɛntl

Adjective

  • relating to essential structures, facts, or functions.
Example Sentence: They are considering fundamental changes to the education system.
 

EXPAND ɪkˈspænd

Verb

  • to become larger in size or number.
Example Sentence: The company is going to expand to China and Japan.
 

DISPUTE dɪˈspyut

Noun

  • argument.
Example Sentence: He left the company after a dispute with his manager.
 

CONSORTIUM kənˈsɔrʃiəm

Noun

  • a group of companies that cooperate and share resources.
Example Sentence: The company is part of an international consortium.
 

FOLLOW UP fɒloʊ ʌp

Phrasal Verb

  • get more information.
Example Sentence: The manager has said he would follow up the idea.
 

CONFIDENTIALITY kɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl

Noun

  • the state of being secret.
Example Sentence: I am giving you this information in complete confidentiality.
 

COMMUTE kəˈmyut

Verb

  • to travel to and from a city every day for work.
Example Sentence: I commute to work by train, a round-trip distance of 40 miles.
 

COHERENT koʊˈhɪərənt

Adjective

  • well-organised (typically used to describe a text or speech)
Example Sentence: He gave a coherent argument for making all drugs legal.
 
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