unsuccessful or not productive 

known about by a lot of people and receives a

lot of attention from television, newspapers, etc

the collection of information of military or

political value

positioned NOT in the centre (e.g. during negotiations)

a person who is self-employed or works for several companies on specific projects

be able to think clearly in times of stress,

especially when forming a solution to a pressing problem

 taking place without members of the

public present, or without the public being allowed to know what is said

exchange positions or functions

background (adj) 

just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory