Angielski 27.04

Gantt Chart

(project timeline, schedule chart) A type of bar chart that represents a project schedule.

Subsequent

(following, next, ensuing) Coming after something in time; following.

Feasibility

(practicability, viability, possibility) noun a feasibility study investigates the chances that something has of happening or being successful

Ineffective

(inefficient, unproductive, weak) Not producing the desired effect.

Medicore

(ordinary, average, mediocre) Of only average quality; not very good.

Out of empathy

a temporary or complete inability to feel or understand the emotions of others

Offend

(insult, upset, hurt) to make someone upset and angry by doing or saying sth

Gifted

(talented, skilled, exceptional) Having exceptional talent or natural ability.

Remain

(stay, continue, persist) To stay in the same place or condition.

Charged with an emotional

(emotional, intense) Full of strong feelings or emotions.

Commitment

(dedication, obligation, responsibility) A pledge or promise to do something.

Memorable

(unforgettable, remarkable, notable) Worth remembering or easily remembered.

Achieve

(accomplish, attain, reach) To successfully reach a goal or result.

Buy into

(accept, embrace, support) to belive sth that a lot of people belive

Shortcomings

(flaws, deficiencies, limitations) Faults or weaknesses that make someone or something less effective.

Demanding

(challenging, tough, exacting) Requiring much skill or effort.

The talk of

(buzz, hot topic, center of attention) Something or someone being widely discussed.

Respect

(esteem, regard, honor) A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.

Being held accountable

(being responsible, answerable) Being responsible for one’s actions or decisions.

False politeness

(insincerity, pretended manners) Politeness that is not genuine.

Prevail

(triumphed, dominated, succeeded) to exist at a particular time or n a particular situation

Better of

(improved, more fortunate) In a better situation

Start from scratch

(begin anew, start over) To begin from the very beginning again, not using all the work you done before

Accomplish

(achieve, complete, fulfill) (verb) ro succed in doing sth

Aspiring

(ambitious, striving) hoping and trying to be successful at sth especially in your career

Bunch

(group, collection, cluster) A group of things or people.

Milestone

(landmark, turning point, achievement) an event or achievement that marks an important stage in process

Scope

(range, extent, coverage) the things that a particular activity, organization, subject etc, deals with

The bully

(intimidator, tormentor) someone who uses their influence or status to threaten or frighten someone else in order to get what they want

The leader

(chief, head, guide) A person who leads or commands a group.

maverick

(nonconformist, rebel, individualist) An independent person who has ideas and behaviour that are very different from other people’s

The team leader

(manager, coordinator) A person in charge of a group working together.

The workaholic

(overworker, obsessive worker) A person who compulsively works hard and long hours.

Burn out

(break down, collapse, fatigue) To become exhausted from overworking.

Set in

(begin, take hold, start) To begin and seem likely to continue.

Pull together

(cooperate, unite, team up) To work together cooperatively.

Passing the buck

(blaming others, avoiding responsibility) Shifting responsibility to someone else.

Get in well with

(get along, build rapport) To have a good relationship with someone.

Let me down

(disappoint, fail) To disappoint someone.

Pull his weight

(contribute, do one’s part) To do one’s fair share of work.

Take it easy

(relax, chill out, rest) To relax and not stress.

Meet the deadline

(finish on time, deliver on time) To complete something on time.

Reach the next milestone

(make progress, achieve goal) To hit the next important stage or goal.

Establish a timeframe

(set schedule, define limits) To set a time period for something.

Set out targets

(outline goals, establish objectives) To define goals or objectives.

Achieve our targets

(reach goals, succeed) To succeed in meeting goals.

Fix a date

(schedule, set a time) To choose and set a date.

Miss my deadline

(be late, fail to deliver) To fail to meet a deadline.

Stick to the budget

(stay within costs, not overspend) To not spend more than planned.

Appraisal interview

(evaluation, performance review) An interview designed to evaluate how well the employee is doing their job

Hectic

(chaotic, frantic, busy) Full of activity, or very busy and fast.

Loner

(introvert, outsider, individualist) someone who likes to be alone and has few friends

Aggressive

(hostile, pushy, forceful) Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Anxious

(worried, nervous, uneasy) Experiencing worry or nervousness.

Charismatic

(charming, magnetic, captivating) Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion.

Confident

(self-assured, secure, bold) Feeling or showing certainty

Cooperative

(collaborative, helpful, team-oriented) Willing to work together

Decisive

(firm, determined, resolute) Able to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Easy-going

(laid-back, relaxed, casual) Relaxed and tolerant in attitude

Friendly

(nice, kind, amiable) Kind and pleasant.

Helpful

(supportive, useful, cooperative) Giving or ready to give help.

Impatient

(restless, eager, hasty) Having a tendency to be quickly irritated.

Independent

(autonomous, self-reliant, free) Free from outside control

Individual

(person, being, entity) A single human being as distinct from a group.

Motivating

(inspiring, encouraging, stimulating) Providing someone with a reason to act.

Obsessive

(fixated, compulsive, fanatical) Thinking too much about something.

Over-critical

(harsh, judgmental, fault-finding) Excessively finding fault

Single-minded

(focused, determined, committed) Concentrating on only one aim

Stressed

(anxious, tense, overwhelmed) Experiencing mental or emotional strain.

Unpredictable

(erratic, uncertain, unstable) Not able to be predicted.

Due to

(because of, as a result of, owing to) Because of.

Finally

(at last, eventually, in the end) After a long time, typically after a delay.

For example

(e.g., such as, like) Used to introduce something chosen to illustrate or explain.

Moreover

(furthermore, also, besides) In addition to what has been said.

Next

(then, after, subsequently) Immediately following in time or order.

Overall

(generally, in general, all in all) Taking everything into account.

Therefore

(thus, as a result, hence) For that reason; consequently.

To sum up

(in conclusion, briefly, to conclude) To summarize.

To merged

(join, unite, blend) To combine or cause to combine to form one.

Downshift

(slow down, simplify, ease off) To change to a different job or way of life so that you have less money and responsibility but more satisfaction and happiness

Turn down

(decline, refuse, reject) To reject or refuse something.

allied (with)

adjective if sth is connected with it or working together with it

apathy

a feeling of having n interest in or enthusiasm about anything or not being willing to make any effort to change things

bang on

Phrase exactly right

blindfold

sb has sth tied over their eyes

dam

a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing, especially in order to create a lake or to help to produce electric power

foundations

noun the part of structure of a building that is below the ground and supports the rest of it

resettlement

the process of people being moved by government or other authority and going to live in a different region or country

silly

adjective not intelligent, serious important or practical

touchy-feely

Tending to express feelings in an honest and physical way, this word often shows that you dislike people like this

pass the buck

phrase to male someone else deal with sth that you should take responsibility

pull your weight

phrase to do your share of work

evacuate

to make people leave a building or area because it is not safe

generator

a machine that produces electricity

impact

an effect or an influence

reactor

a machine used for producing nuclear energy, usually in the form of electricity

seismic

relating to earthquakes

turn (sth) down

phrasal verb to not accept an offer or request

elicit

to obtain information by encouraging someone to talk

mess up

to make a mistake or to do sth badly