Executive Vocabulary - 3 Flashcards

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Indifferent

Lacking interest or concern

He remained indifferent to the outcome.

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Apathetic

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Unconcerned,
Detached

He remained apathetic to the outcome.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Belief

Firmly held belief or opinion

She held a strong belief in justice.

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Conviction

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Assurance,
Certainty

She held a strong conviction in justice.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Warning

A cautionary advice or notice

He offered a warning about potential risks.

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Caveat

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Admonition,
Caution

He offered a caveat about potential risks.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Quirky

Unconventional or peculiar in behavior

He’s known for being a bit quirky.

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Eccentric

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Unorthodox,
Idiosyncratic

He’s known for being a bit eccentric.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Calmness

Mental calmness or composure, especially in difficult situations

She faced the challenge with remarkable calmness.

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Equanimity

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Serentity,
Poise

She faced the challenge with remarkable equanimity.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Humorous

Playfully joking or teasing

He made a humorous comment during the meeting.

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Facetious

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Waggish,
Jocular

He made a facetious comment during the meeting.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Trivial

Not serious or important

He dismissed the matter as trivial.

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Frivolous

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Superficial,
Inconsequential

He dismissed the matter as frivolous.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Temporary

Temporary refers to something meant to be used or employed temporarily

She worked as a temporary manager until the new hire arrived.

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Interim

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Provisional,
Stopgap

She worked as an interim manager until the new hire arrived.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Debatable

Moot refers to a point open for discussion or debate

The topic was debatable among the scholars.

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Moot

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Contentious,
Unresolved

The topic was moot among the scholars.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Organize

To organize, arrange, or coordinate something complex

She will organize the event next week.

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Orchestrate

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Coordinate,
Direct

She will orchestrate the event next week.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Viewpoint

The way one sees or understands something

His viewpoint on the matter is quite unique.

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Perspective

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Outlook,
Stance

His perspective on the matter is quite unique.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Common

Widespread or widely existing

It’s a common occurrence in this area.

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Prevalent

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Ubiquitous,
Pervasive

It’s a prevalent occurrence in this area.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Ideal

Representative of the purest form or perfect example

He’s the ideal candidate for the job.

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Quintessential

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Epitome,
Archetype

He’s the quintessential candidate for the job.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Oratory

Art of speaking or writing effectively

She mastered the art of oratory, captivating her audience effortlessly.

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Rhetoric

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Eloquence,
Persuasion

She mastered the art of rhetoric, captivating her audience effortlessly.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Loyal

Strongly committed or devoted

He remained a loyal friend through thick and thin.

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Temper

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Devoted,
Steadfast

He remained a staunch friend through thick and thin.

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A more dynamic and expressive word than

Adjust

To modify or control

She needed to adjust the volume for the right sound.

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Staunch

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Modify,
Regulate

She needed to temper the volume for the right sound.