Executive Vocabulary - 19 Flashcards
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Harsh
Rough or abrasive refers to something that is harsh or unpleasant
The fabric was too harsh against her skin.
Abrasive
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Rough,
Grating
The fabric was too abrasive against her skin.
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Skill
Refers to skill or the ability to make quick decisions and judgments
Her skill in problem-solving is exceptional.
Acumen
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Expertise,
Insight
Her acumen in problem-solving is exceptional.
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Informal
Personal stories over scientific proof
She shared some informal stories about her travels.
Anecdotal
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Unverified,
Hearsay
She shared some anecdotal stories about her travels.
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Casual
Someone showing a lack of concern, often in a dismissive or manner
He had a casual attitude towards the rules.
Cavalier
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Nonchalant,
Indifferent
He had a cavalier attitude towards the rules.
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Avoid
To find a way to get around or bypass something, especially rules
They found a way to avoid the traffic.
Circumvent
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Bypass,
Sidestep
They found a way to circumvent the traffic.
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Organize
To separate things into distinct sections, especially mentally
He likes to organize his thoughts before making decisions.
Compartmentalize
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Segment,
Partition
He likes to compartmentalize his thoughts before making decisions.
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Continuation
A sequence or range of things that blend into each other seamlessly
The storyline had a smooth continuation from the previous book.
Continuum
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Sequence,
Spectrum
The storyline had a smooth continuum from the previous book.
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Group
Characteristics of a particular group within a population
The study focused on the buying habits of a specific group.
Demographic
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Cohort,
Population Segment
The study focused on the buying habits of a specific demographic.
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Count
To list or mention things one by one
Please count the number of books on the shelf.
Enumerate
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Itemize,
List
Please enumerate the number of books on the shelf.
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Strength
Mental or emotional strength in facing difficulty
She faced the challenge with remarkable strength.
Fortitude
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Resilience,
Grit
She faced the challenge with remarkable fortitude.
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Complete
Considering or relating to the whole, rather than just parts
He took a complete approach to health care.
Holistic
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Comprehensive,
Integrated
He took a holistic approach to health care.
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Combine
Include or integrate something as part of a whole
They decided to combine their efforts.
Incorporate
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Integrate,
Assimilate
They decided to incorporate their efforts.
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Uprising
Rebellion or revolt against authority
The country faced an unexpected uprising.
Insurgency
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Revolt,
Rebellion
The country faced an unexpected insurgency.
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Lightness
Playfulness or lack of seriousness.
Her speech had an air of refreshing lightness.
Levity
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Frivolity,
Flippancy
Her speech had an air of refreshing levity.
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Careful
Extremely careful and precise
He is known for his careful attention to detail.
Meticulous
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Thorough,
Fastidious
He is known for his meticulous attention to detail.
