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17 Cards in this Set
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very different in style, colour or atti |
bright, contrasting colours |
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. |
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to risk harming or destroying something/somebody [ endanger] |
He would never do anything to jeopardize his career. |
This scandal could seriously jeopardize his chances of being re-elected. |
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to talk for a long time about things that are not important |
They’ve been gabbing on the phone for nearly two hours. |
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an attractive combination of related things |
The designer’s aim is to produce a harmony of shape and texture. |
the harmony of colour in nature |
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to talk in an informal and friendly way with somebody, especially in order to gain an advantage by persuading people to like you and do what you want [chat] |
He's been schmoozing with customers at one of his restaurants. |
politicians kissing babies and schmoozing the press |
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a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved |
a blueprint for the privatization of healthcare |
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a system of lines, roads, etc. that cross each other, forming a series of squares or shapes in between |
a matrix of paths |
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in a way that means ‘yes’ or expresses agreement |
90 per cent voted affirmatively. |
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to prove that something is true |
to validate a theory |
The research findings do not validate the claims made by the manufacturer. |
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a possible effect or result of an action or a decision |
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. |
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside |
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a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made |
The main criterion is value for money. |
She failed to meet the strict selection criteria. |
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to officially examine the financial accounts of a company |
We have just had our accounts audited. |
The National Audit office is responsible for auditing the accounts of a wide range of bodies. |
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the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well |
He had demonstrated considerable business acumen. |
commercial/financial acumen |
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to learn a lot of things in a short time, in preparation for an exam [swot] |
He's been cramming for his exams all week. |
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connected with what something is like or how good it is, rather than with how much of it there is |
qualitative analysis/research |
There are qualitative differences between the two products. |
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to state officially, especially in writing, that something is true |
He handed her a piece of paper certifying (that) she was in good health. |
The plants must be certified to be virus free. |
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a title or set of instructions written in a book, an exam paper, etc. |
Rubric |
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