leverage、log-rolling、low-ball、mislead、mutual、objective、point of view、pressure、proposal、receptive
Word (Part of speech) | Meaning | Example Sentence | |
31 | leverage noun | (bargaining power) something that gives one party a greater chance at succeeding over another | We have a little bit of leverage because we are the only stationary company in town. |
32 | log-rolling verb | trading one favour for another | After a bit of log-rolling we came to an agreement that pleased both of us. |
33 | low-ball verb | offer something much lower than you think the opponent will ask for | I was expecting my boss to low-ball in the initial offer, but he proposed a fair salary increase. |
34 | mislead verb | convince by altering or not telling the whole truth about something | They misled us into thinking that everything could be resolved today. |
35 | mutual adj | agreed by both or all | The decision to call off the merger was mutual. |
36 | objective noun | goal for the outcome | My prime objective is to have my family members added to my benefits plan. |
37 | point of view noun | person's ideas/ thoughts | From my point of view it makes more sense to wait another six months. |
38 | pressure verb | work hard to convince another of an idea | He pressured me to accept the terms by using intimidation tactics. |
39 | proposal noun | argument to present | While I listened to their proposal I noted each of their objectives. |
40 | receptive adj | open to/interested in an idea | His positive body language demonstrated that he was receptive to our suggestions. |
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