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predicament
How did he handle the challenging situation?
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A difficult or perplexing situation.
He managed to stay calm and find a solution despite being in a predicament.
take the rap
Have you ever had to take the rap for something you didn’t do?
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To accept the blame for something.
Yes, I once had to take the rap for a mistake at work that wasn’t mine, but I didn’t want to blame a colleague.
soar
How did the company’s profits change this year?
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To rise or ascend rapidly and to reach a great height.
The company’s profits soared this year due to successful marketing and increased product demand.
make or break
How important is this decision for the company?
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A critical point at which a decision or action will determine success or failure.
This decision could make or break the company, determining its success or failure.
by no means
Colleague: "The delay was 'By No Means' intentional. We encountered unexpected challenges in the development phase."
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In no way; certainly not.
Colleague: "The delay was '____________________' intentional. We encountered unexpected challenges in the development phase."
derived
Can you explain how the formula for the area of a circle is derived?
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To obtain or come from a source or origin.
The formula for the area of a circle, πr^2, is derived from the formula for the circumference of a circle.
organizational ambidexterity
Companies that succeed often aim for the ability to balance between being innovative and efficient.
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The ability of an organization to balance and excel in both exploration (innovation) and exploitation (efficiency) activities.
Successful companies often strive for organizational ambidexterity, balancing innovation with efficiency.
Encompasses various strategies
How can a comprehensive marketing plan encompass various strategies?
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To include or cover
A comprehensive marketing plan can *encompass* various strategies by including elements such as social media marketing, email campaigns, and influencer partnerships.
need to devote
Manager: "To achieve success, we 'Need to Devote' more attention to customer feedback and satisfaction."
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allocate time to a particular task
Manager: "To achieve success, we '____________________' more attention to customer feedback and satisfaction."
In line with company vaults
Project Manager: "Our actions should be 'In Line With' the company's values to maintain a positive corporate culture."
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Consistent with a particular standard
Project Manager: "Our actions should be '____________________' the company's values to maintain a positive corporate culture."
thwarted by police
Have you ever been thwarted by unexpected obstacles?
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To be prevented from achieving something
Yes, I’ve been thwarted by unexpected obstacles while working on a project, but I found a way to overcome them.
strides
Colleague: "The team has made impressive 'Strides' in productivity. Let's continue this momentum for even better outcomes."
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Significant and positive advances or improvements.
Colleague: "The team has made impressive '____________________' in productivity. Let's continue this momentum for even better outcomes."
extraordinary feats of construction
Project Manager: "The new skyscraper showcases 'Extraordinary Feats of Construction,' demonstrating our engineering prowess."
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Remarkable or exceptional accomplishments in the field of construction.
Project Manager: "The new skyscraper showcases '____________________,' demonstrating our engineering prowess."
overreliance on single supplier
What risk did the audit identify in the supply chain?
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Depending too much on one supplier.
The audit identified an overreliance on a single supplier, which could cause significant issues if that supplier fails.
a churn of talent
HR Manager: "We need to address the 'Churn of Talent' to retain skilled professionals and foster a stable work environment."
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The constant turnover of employees within an organization.
HR Manager: "We need to address the '____________________' to retain skilled professionals and foster a stable work environment."
flourish
How did the new business perform?
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To grow in a vigorous way.
The new business began to flourish once they implemented innovative marketing strategies.
foreseen
Team Lead: "The challenges we're facing were not 'Foreseen' during the initial project planning. Let's adapt and find solutions."
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Anticipated or predicted in advance.
Team Lead: "The challenges we're facing were not '____________________' during the initial project planning. Let's adapt and find solutions."
embark on
Project Manager: "We're about to 'Embark On' a major software upgrade. Ensure all team members are prepared for the upcoming changes."
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To start or undertake a new project, journey, or activity.
Project Manager: "We're about to '____________________' a major software upgrade. Ensure all team members are prepared for the upcoming changes."
Cumbersome machinery
What slowed down production?
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difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
The old, cumbersome machinery slowed down production
seldom examined
Colleague: "Certain aspects of our project are 'Seldom Examined.' Let's conduct a thorough review to identify potential improvements."
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Infrequently or rarely scrutinized or considered.
Colleague: "Certain aspects of our project are '____________________.' Let's conduct a thorough review to identify potential improvements."
schism
Have you ever witnessed a schism within an organization?
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organizational split
Yes, I’ve witnessed a schism within an organization when disagreements led to a split in the group.
swiftly
Manager: "To address the customer complaints, we must act 'Swiftly' in resolving issues and providing satisfactory solutions."
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Quickly, promptly, or without delay.
Manager: "To address the customer complaints, we must act '____________________' in resolving issues and providing satisfactory solutions."
remedy to stagnation
What did the company implement to boost growth?
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A solution to halt lack of growth or progress.
The company implemented innovative strategies as a remedy to stagnation, sparking new interest and development.
ubiquity of project
Project Manager: "The 'Ubiquity of Project' demands effective communication. Let's ensure all team members are on the same page."
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the fact of appearing everywhere
Project Manager: "The '____________________' demands effective communication. Let's ensure all team members are on the same page."
vary greatly
How do the prices of these products compare?
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To differ significantly in amount or degree.
The prices of these products vary greatly depending on the brand and quality.
wedded
Are you wedded to your current job, or are you open to new opportunities?
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committed to something.
I’m not wedded to my current job; I’m definitely open to exploring new opportunities that come my way.
disastrous
How did the new policy affect the company?
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Extremely bad or unsuccessful, causing great damage.
The new policy had a disastrous impact, leading to significant financial losses and employee dissatisfaction.
rectify
How can we fix the error in the report?
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To correct or make right.
We need to rectify the error in the report before submitting it.
refute the claim
How did the scientist respond to the theory?
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To disprove against a statement
The scientist refuted the claim by presenting new evidence that contradicted the initial findings.
covers the essence
Presenter: "The report effectively 'Covers the Essence' of the market trends, providing a comprehensive overview for our stakeholders."
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Includes the fundamental or essential elements of a concept or topic.
Presenter: "The report effectively '____________________' of the market trends, providing a comprehensive overview for our stakeholders."

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