B. Pre-reading exercises

D.3. Which words do the following sentences define?

• The amount by which something is less than what is needed, especially the amount by which money that goes out is more than money that comes in:

a) lack; b) deficit; c) scarcity.

• A fixed regular payment made by employers, usually monthly, for professional or office work:

a) salary; b) wages; c) earnings.

• To keep watch over a job or activity as the person in charge:

a) control; b) supervise; c) oversee.

• Someone who follows or supports a particular person, belief or cause, etc.:

a) supporter; b) follower; c) backer.

• To set apart for a particular purpose:

a) allocate; b) allot; c) distribute.

• Not working or performing in a satisfactory way, especially because of waste of wastefulness or lack of ability or organization:

a) inefficient; b) inept; c) ineffectual.

• One's purpose, a position or object one wishes to reach or obtain:

a) aim; b) target; c) goal.

• Spending or using up something:

a) expenditure; b) spending; c) outlay.

• Anything that brings advantage, help, profit:

a)     gain; b) benefit; c) interest.

• To enter into or take part in a matter which does not concern one, and in which one is not wanted:

a) interfere; b) intrude; c) interpose.