Airbnb Co-Founder Brian Chesky Shares His Top Tips Flashcards
Blossom
verb
Something / someone becomes stronger, more successful, etc.
She has blossomed into a very successful dancer.
His craft beer business has blossomed into a sizable income.
Cite
verb
To mention something as proof of why something happened
He cited his own life experience when explaining his decisions.
They cited several tests as proving the vaccine safe.
Stem
verb
Comes from / is cause by …
These problems all stem from the fact that he is incompetent.
I think this issue stems from being overweight.
Imperative
adjective
Extremely important / urgent
It is imperative that you call me back immediately.
The president said it was imperative for us to invade Iraq.
Fair share
noun
To have a lot of something bad
We’ve certainly had our fair share of problems over the past year.
She’s had her fair share of issues with her husband.
Hospitality
noun
The industry of hotels, bars & restaurants that provide food, drink, or a place to sleep
He has been working in the hospitality business most of his professional life.
They will offer special visas to those working in hospitality.
Burgeoning
adjective
Developing quickly
The AI industry is a burgeoning business to invest in.
The burgeoning tourist industry will lift the country’s economy.
Bucket
verb
To put things together into a category
We have decided to bucket these teams together.
The government has bucketed all these laws together.
Aspiring
adjective
Wanting to become (a kind of person)
All aspiring entrepreneurs should read this book.
She has been an aspiring artist all her life.
Impart wisdom
verb - noun
To pass on knowledge to someone else
He was able to impart his wisdom to his sons.
They will impart their wisdom to the whole company.
Shameless
adjective
People who do not feel / get embarrassed by anything
He is the most shameless person I have ever met.
She thought he was way too shameless for her.