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Slash Back
"He decided to slash back with harsh comments."
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Retaliate aggressively.
"He decided to respond with harsh comments."
Often Given
"She is often given extra responsibilities at work."
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Frequently provided or assigned.
"She is frequently provided with extra responsibilities at work."
Fledgling
You and a friend are discussing a new restaurant that just opened in town.
Have you tried that new café on Main Street?
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New and inexperienced.
Not yet, but I heard it’s a fledgling spot. They just opened last month!
Cover as Much Ground As
"We need to cover as much ground as we can in the meeting."
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To complete or address many things.
We need to discuss as many topics as possible.
Slay the Dragons
"You need to slay the dragons holding you back."
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Overcome major obstacles.
"You need to overcome obstacles holding you back."
Compassion
"Her compassion led her to volunteer at shelters."
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Sympathy and concern for others.
"Her concerning for others led her to volunteer at shelters."
Quirks
You and a coworker are having a casual chat during a break.
Hey, have you noticed that everyone in the office has their own little quirks?
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unusual or distinctive traits that make people unique.
Tom who can’t start his day without a specific playlist. It’s like a ritual for him
Incomprehension
You and a friend discussing a confusing lecture.
That lecture was so complicated! I was left in total incomprehension.
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not being able to understand something at all.
I felt the same way! I couldn’t understand most of it.
Boredom
"The long lecture filled them with boredom."
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Feeling of disinterest or tiredness.
"The long lecture made them tired"
Embed It Into
"We need to embed these values into the culture."
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To insert or fix something firmly into something else.
We need to firmly integrate these values into the company culture
Enticing
You and a friend are browsing a menu at a new restaurant.
Just look at this description: ‘Roasted duck with a honey glaze and seasonal vegetables.’ It sounds incredibly enticing!”
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I’m definitely leaning towards that! How can we resist such enticing options?
Attentiveness
"His attentiveness impressed the boss."
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Being observant or paying close attention.
"His paying attention impressed the boss."
That’s Touching
"It’s touching how much they care."
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Emotionally moving or tender.
It’s emotional and heartwarming.
Conscientious Manner
"She completed her work in a conscientious manner."
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Thoughtful and careful.
She worked thoughtfully and carefully.
Bewildered
"He was bewildered by the sudden change."
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Confused or puzzled.
He was confused by the unexpected change.
Abundance of Wealth
"Jeff Bezos is lived surrounded by an abundance of wealth."
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Large amount of wealth or resources.
Jeff Bezos has a large amount of wealth.
Awry
"Their plans went awry because of the weather."
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Something that goes wrong.
Their plans were ruined.
It’s Striking That
"It’s striking that so many people came despite the rain."
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Very noticeable or surprising.
"It’s suprising that so many people came despite the rain."
Endearing
"His shy smile was endearing."
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lovely
"His shy smile was lovely."

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