nix(to stop, prevent, or refuse to accept something: The film studio nixed her plans to make a sequel. • Last week, when Opec nixed the idea of cutting its targeted production level of 30m barrels a day, the decision roiled the global crude oil markets.Alexander Demidov)
pivot from(WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The central question facing Exxon Mobil Corp Chief ExecutiveRex Tillerson if he becomes U.S. secretary of state is whether a lifelong oil man with close ties to Russia can pivot from advancing corporate interests to serving the national interest. Christie)