Unit 01 Flashcards
autocratic, adj
demanding absolute obedience from other people
obedience, n
the practice of doing what someone tells you to do, or of obeying a law or rule
Obedience to the order was one of the monastery rules.
The school demands total obedience from its pupils.
obey, v
to do what a law or a person says that you must do
He called the dog off and it immediately obeyed.
Officers expect their troops to obey them without question.
The soldiers were used to obeying orders.
Drivers are not obeying the new traffic laws.
to behave in an expected way in relation to something
Molecules obey the laws of physics.
INFORMAL to do what is expected or is usual
My hair’s still sticking up – I just can’t get it to obey me.
bonus, n
extra amount of money that is given to you as a present or reward in addition to the money you were expecting
by the book, adv
formally, or according to the rules
dress code, n
set of rules for what you can wear
goal, n
aim or purpose
mentor, n
person who gives another person help and advice over a period of time and often also teaches them how to do their job
vision, n
ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. could develop in the future and to plan i a suitable way
dotcom, n
Internet company
publicly accountable, adj
responsible to the government
rat race, n
struggle of individuals in competitive environment
red tape, n
paperwork
streamline, v
make more efficient
board, n
group of people who are responsible for controlling and organising a company or organisation
