6.4 Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
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inevitable

A

certain to happen

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2
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inevitably

A

as expected; unavoidably

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3
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perfectionist

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someone who refuses to accept anything less than perfect

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4
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fail fast principle

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a mindset to quickly identify and respond to failure

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5
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budget

A

an estimate of income and expenditure

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6
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budget (for sth)

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to plan finances for something

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7
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commission (a project)

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to bring something into working condition

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8
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construction

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the process of building

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9
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construct

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to build or make

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10
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despite

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without being affected by

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11
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contractor

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a person or firm hired to do a specific job

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12
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background check

A

verification of identity and credentials

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13
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qualified

A

formally trained or certified

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14
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extensive

A

covering a large area or scope

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15
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slow down (sth)

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to reduce speed or activity

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16
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drill

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to bore or make a hole

17
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make provision (for sth)

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to plan or prepare for future needs

18
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contingency

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a possible future event not certain to occur

19
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overestimate (sb/sth)

A

to value too highly

20
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engineer

A

someone who designs and builds structures or systems

21
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(just) around the corner

A

about to happen