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C1 LEXIS-PART 5-T2
Work out the meaning of key words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-contained | (adj) something is done for mere practice without a clear goal, e.g. The daily meeting is considered as a ____________ exersice. |
| subscribe | (v) to support or approve something, e.g. I am not going to _______ to your foolish plan. |
| implicit | (adj) suggested without being directly expressed, e.g. These assumptions are _________ in his writing. |
| explicit | (adj) clear and easy to understand, e.g. The reasons for the decision should be made ________. |
| intent | (n) same as intention, e.g. His ________ is clearly not to placate his critics. |
| reckless | (adj) without thinking of dangers or consequences, e.g. ___________ driving is a serious offence. |
| hollow | (adj) not serious, e.g. I think it is is a ___________ exercise. Nobody knows why we are doing it. |
| assessors | (n) a person who assesses or evaluates something, e.g. College lecturers acted as external __________ of the exam results. |
| earnings | (n) the money that you earn for the work that you do, e.g. She is claiming compensation for loss of _______. |
| target | (n) a result that you try to achieve, e.g. The department has missed its sales ________ for the third month running. |
| accomplished | (v) to succeed in doing or completing something, e.g. The first part of the plan has been safely ______________. |
| market share | (n) the amount that a company sells of its products compared with other companies, e.g. old companies are losing _____________ |