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C1 LEXIS-PART 5-T2

Work out the meaning of key words

TermDefinition
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 _____________
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