Makkar 1 test 13 vocabulary

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innovation
the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something

entrepreneurship
the activity of making money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks; the ability to do this

spectacular
very impressive
SYNONYM breathtaking
a spectacular display of fireworks
The special effects were quite spectacular.

potential
that can develop into something or be developed in the future
SYNONYM possible
potential risk/threat
There are 5 potential candidates for this job.

resource
[countable, usually plural] a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
Our company is doing good despite limited resources.

concoct
concoct something to make something, especially food or drink, by mixing different things
The recipe was concocted from various spices and ingredients
concoct something to invent a story, an excuse, etc. or create a plan, especially for a dishonest purpose
SYNONYM cook up, make up
He is always ready with some concocted excuses for being late.

forecast
a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
a weather forecast

detest
to hate somebody/something very much
SYNONYM loathe, hate
She detests wearing red color.

dominate
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
His behaviour is dominating, especially with his subordinates.
dominate something to be the most important or noticeable feature of something
Movies dominate the way we think.
dominate (something) (sport) to play much better than your opponent in a game
Indian team dominated throughout the tournament

ingredient
one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish
Vinegar is the main ingredient in this dish.
one of the things or qualities that are necessary to make something successful
This movie has all the ingredients to become a blockbuster.

intellectual
[usually before noun] connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
His lecture was an intellectual experience.
of a person) well educated and enjoying activities in which you have to think seriously about things
Ernest is an intellectual person.

all hands on deck
everyone helps or must help, especially in a difficult situation

hand-to-mouth
if you have a hand-to-mouth life, you spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food and do not have anything left

squeeze
to press something, especially with your fingers
to get something by putting pressure on somebody, threatening them, etc.
to strictly limit or reduce the amount of money that somebody/something has or can use

round-the-clock
lasting or happening all day and night

convince
synonym: persuade
to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true
to persuade somebody to do something

streamline
to give something a smooth, even shape so that it can move quickly and easily through air or water
to make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money

straight away
immediately
If you need help, tell me straight away.

appealing
attractive or interesting
Working in an MNC is an appealing idea.

succumb
to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:
to die or suffer badly from an illness:
to lose the determination to oppose something, or to give up and accept something that you first opposed:
If you succumb to an illness, you die from it.

fend something off
to avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult:

victim
someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance:

doom
death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided:

gloom
feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope:

gain ground
If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted:

pungent
smelling or tasting very strong and sharp:

clutch
to take or try to take hold of something tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain:

seize
to take something quickly and keep or hold it:
to take using sudden force:
If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:

persist
If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist:
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way:
to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition:

temperament
the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave:

assess
to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:

cautious
Someone who is cautious avoids risks:
A cautious action is careful, well considered, and sometimes slow or uncertain:

vendor
someone who is selling something:

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