Private _1st Level Flashcards
(111 cards)
Jealous (adj.)
Jealous of something/somebody
Jealous = envious
Feeling angry or unhappy because someone you like or love is showing interests in somebody else.
Compete (v)
Compete in + something
Compete against + somebody
Compete for + something
Compete on quality/cost
To try to be more successful or better than somebody else who is trying to do the same as you.
Loathe (v)
To dislike somebody/ something very much.
Hate
Detest
Dislike
Have something in common
To have the same features,characteristics
Inferior (adj)
Inferior to
Inferior opposite superior
Not good or not as good as somebody/something else.
Of Inferior quality
Inferior goods
Modern music is often considered Inferior to that of the past
Fall out with somebody
To have an argument with somebody so that you are no longer friendly with them
Delivery confirmation
= Proof that a delivery has been made
Ex: I will also get confirmation of the delivery dates of other supplies,which might ease that pressure.
Invoice (noun)
A document which shows how much a customer has to pay,for what and by when
I was getting ready to pay an invoice you sent us.
Payment terms
The conditions of when a customer should make payment
An extension
When more time is allowed for something
They are building an extension to their house.
Cash flow
The timing and amount of money coming in and coming out of a company
They have no actual cash flow to continue.
A regulation
An official or organisational rule made by the government or some other authority
We will also work hard to make sure that our regulation and supervision are efficient as well as effective.
An exception
When something doesn’t follow the usual rule.
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception.
To appreciate
To show someone you are grateful for something they have done
I appreciate your help
Packaging
The material used to protect goods and present them to the customer.
They didn’t use recyclable packaging.
Product design
The process of producing or improving a product to suit customer’s needs
To Launch a product
Launch=start
To introduce a product to the customers for the first time
To have a good eye for detail
To be good at noticing the smaller but important parts of things.
We have seen some of your creative work in the sales department and we think you have a very good eye for detail.
To talk through something
To discuss something carefully and in detail.
Do you have some time to sit down with us and talk through some of our designs?
To clear something with somebody
To get approval or permission from somebody to do something.
Inconvenient (adj)
Opposite convenient=useful,easy or quick to do,not causing problems
Difficult or causing problems
It’s inconvenient for the adults,so we don’t do it.
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy.
To get to know someone
To learn more about a person
They will be telling you more about the job and getting to know you better.
A reference
A recommendation from a person who knows you.
Please bring two references with you for the interview.
To be located in/on somewhere
To be in a particular place.
Our office are located on Maad.
