(Mis)communication

Question 1

Miscommunication

Answer 1

noun
Failure to communicate properly
* There was a lot of miscommunication between us.
* We should try to clear up any miscommunication.

Question 2

Significant

Answer 2

adjective
Worthy of attention
* There was no significant increase in sales.
* The economic effect will be quite significant.

Question 3

Both parties

Answer 3

noun
Referring to two people (or companies, etc) included in something
* The contract will benefit both parties.
* Both parties will need to come to some kind of agreement.

Question 4

Give one’s full attention

Answer 4

verbal phrase
To concentration completely on a particular task or activity
* Please give the speaker your full attention.
* His boss requires everyone to give their full attention.

Question 5

Ask oneself

Answer 5

verbal phrase
To think deeply about something before making a decision
* She should really ask herself if she wants to get married to that guy.
* You need to ask yourself if this is the correct decision for you.

Question 6

Receptive and understanding

Answer 6

adjective
To be willing to accept new ideas and try to understand those ideas
* Being a good listener will enable you to be more receptive and understanding.
* She was very receptive and understanding of our proposal.

Question 7

Come naturally

Answer 7

verb - adverb
Being able to do something easily and without training
* Playing music came naturally to her.
* Cooking didn’t come naturally to me.

Question 8

Validate others’ feelings

Answer 8

verbal phrase
To have empathy and accept other people’s emotions
* She is very good at validating her team members’ feelings.
* A good therapist knows how to validate their clients’ feelings.

Question 9

Put focus
(on something)

Answer 9

phrasal verb
To prioritize one’s attention or effort on something
* We are putting a lot of focus on DE&I training.
* They decided to put their focus on eliminating these issues.

Question 10

A lack
(of something)

Answer 10

noun
Something is not available or there is not enough of it
* California has been experiencing a lack of water.
* His lack of confidence is going to be a problem.

Question 11

Willing

Answer 11

adjective
To be happy to do something if it is needed
* I’m willing to help you if you need a hand.
* He was willing to give up his seat for an elderly person.

Question 12

Opposing viewpoints

Answer 12

adjective - noun
Completely different perspectives on a particular issue
* They had opposing viewpoints on the causes of climate change.
* We have opposing viewpoints on how to raise our children.