How to Live an Intellectual Life

Question 1

Intellectual

Answer 1

noun / adjective
A person who values or engages in deep thinking, reasoning, or knowledge
* The conference attracted intellectuals from various fields.
* Some people enjoy small talk, while others prefer deep discussions with fellow intellectuals.

Question 2

Enchanted

Answer 2

adjective
Feeling like something is wonderful or charming
* She felt enchanted by the beautiful scenery during their vacation.
* The company’s new marketing campaign left their clients feeling enchanted by the brand.

Question 3

Mystique

Answer 3

noun
A mysterious or attractive quality
* The actress’s mystique made her an icon in Hollywood.
* The company’s brand has a mystique that attracts high-end customers.

Question 4

Distortion

Answer 4

noun
A misleading or altered version of something, changing its original meaning
* His view of the situation was a distortion of what really happened.
* The media sometimes presents a distortion of the facts to attract attention.

Question 5

Something feels ‘off’

Answer 5

verbal phrase
Something seems unusual, wrong, or not quite right, often in a way that’s hard to explain
* Her response seemed polite, but something about it felt off.
* I can’t put my finger on it, but something about this place feels off.

Question 6

A means to an end

Answer 6

idiom
A method used to achieve a goal, regardless of whether it’s enjoyable or important on its own
* She sees her current job as just a means to an end until she can start her own business.
* He wasn’t passionate about the project; it was just a means to an end for his business.

Question 7

Midlife crisis

Answer 7

noun
A period of emotional turmoil and self-doubt in middle adulthood, often involving a desire for change
* He bought a sports car in the middle of his midlife crisis.
* His midlife crisis led him to travel the world and pursue new hobbies.

Question 8

Get locked in a mode

Answer 8

verbal phrase
To become stuck in a particular way of thinking or acting
* The team got locked in a mode of working independently, making collaboration difficult.
* The company got locked in a mode of doing things the old way and resisted change.

Question 9

Acquisitive

Answer 9

adjective
Having a strong desire to gain or learn something
* The company’s acquisitive strategy focused on buying up smaller businesses.
* She had an acquisitive mind, always searching for new knowledge and ideas.

Question 10

What makes someone ‘tick’

Answer 10

phrase
Refers to what motivates or interests a person
* She’s a mystery, but I’m starting to figure out what makes her tick.
* She’s a great manager because she understands what makes each team member tick.

Question 11

Patent

Answer 11

noun
A legal right granting exclusive control over an invention for a set period
* The company owns the patent for this technology, making it exclusive to them.
* The patent on that drug expired, allowing other companies to produce generic versions.

Question 12

Bureaucrat

Answer 12

noun
A government employee who strictly follows rules and procedures
* The company had to deal with many bureaucrats to get approval for the project.
* The bureaucrat was determined to ensure that every form was completed correctly.

Question 13

Hatch an idea

Answer 13

verbal phrase
To develop or come up with a new idea
* She hatched an idea to improve the company’s customer service.
* After weeks of brainstorming, they finally hatched an idea for the new marketing campaign.

Question 14

Accustomed to …

Answer 14

phrase
To be familiar with or used to something
* She’s accustomed to waking up early for work every day.
* After living in Japan for a few years, he became accustomed to the local customs.

Question 15

A wealth of …

Answer 15

phrase
A large amount or abundance of something
* She has a wealth of experience in marketing.
* He brought a wealth of ideas to the meeting.