Quiz 3 Flashcards
entitled
(adj.) believing oneself to be deserving of privileges or special treatment
Example: He acted entitled to free products because he was a frequent customer.
values
(n.) strongly held beliefs about what is valuable, important, or acceptable
Example: Her values were very different from mine. America was founded on the values of freedom and justice for all.
idealistic
(adj.) believing that very good things can be achieved (even when unrealistic)
Example: She was naive and idealistic. The young intern had idealistic hopes about transforming the company culture, despite being new.
pragmatic
(adj.) dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories
Example: a pragmatic [=practical] approach to health care; His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools.
radically
(adj.) very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary
Example: The computer has introduced radical innovations.; radical ideas about education
appropriate
right or suited for some purpose or situation
Example: It’s a formal occasion and appropriate attire/dress/clothing is expected. [=you are expected to wear formal clothing]
overtake
(v.) to move up to and past (someone or something that is in front of you) by moving faster
Example: The car overtook [=passed] the leader of the race on the turn. She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.
workforce
(n.) the group of people who work for a particular organization or business
Example: We have a workforce of 2,400 people.
characterize
(v.) to be a typical feature or quality of (someone or something)
Example: Humor and intelligence characterize [=mark, distinguish] his writing.
flexible
(adj.) willing to change or to try different things
Example: Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I’m flexible.
originate
(v.) to begin to exist
Example: No one knows when or where the idea (first) originated.
These stories originated during earlier times.
globalization
(n.) increasing connections, interdependence and similarity between countries
Examples: Globalization has led to greater cultural exchange, allowing people to experience diverse foods, music, and traditions from other countries. With globalization, businesses can operate internationally, connecting economies and creating job opportunities across borders.
controversial
(adj.) relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy
Examples: Abortion is a highly controversial subject/issue/topic.; a decision that remains controversial; He is a controversial author/director/figure.
inappropriate
(adj.) not right or suited for some purpose or situation : not appropriate or suitable
Examples: We won’t tolerate such inappropriate behavior/conduct/language.; Her informal manner seemed wholly/entirely inappropriate to/for the occasion.
genuine
(adj.) actual, real, or true : not false or fake
genuine leather
Examples: The signature is genuine. [=authentic]; There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months.
disrespect
(n.) actual, real, or true : not false or fake
genuine leather
Example: The signature is genuine. [=authentic]; There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months.
label
(n.) a word or phrase that describes or identifies something or someone
Example: Some people describe him as “selfish,” but he doesn’t deserve that label. Once you give people labels, it’s hard to see them as individuals.
reject
to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)
Example: My teacher rejected my excuse for being late.
The committee rejected my proposal/idea/suggestion/motion. I agree with several points of her argument, while rejecting [=disagreeing with] her conclusions.
offend
(v.) to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done
Examples: His comments about minority groups offended many of us. She had carefully worded her comments so as not to offend anyone.
consideration
careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
Examples: You should give some serious consideration to your retirement plans. After careful consideration, he agreed to their requests.
down the road
in the future; later on
Example: She plans to start her own business down the road after gaining more experience.
You might regret that decision down the road.
push the envelope
to go beyond normal limits; to try something more challenging or innovative
Examples: Artists often push the envelope to create new styles. The scientist pushed the envelope with her groundbreaking research.
tedious
(adj.) boring and repetitive; taking a lot of time and effort
Examples: Filling out all the paperwork was tedious. Copying the data manually was a tedious task.
go off on a rant
To talk loudly or for a long time about something you are very passionate or angry about
Examples: He went off on a rant about the traffic jam this morning. My friend always goes off on a rant when discussing politics.
down a rabbit hole
to become deeply involved in something, often by accident, and spend a lot of time on it
Examples: YouTube can be a rabbit hole if you’re not careful with your time. He started reading one article and soon found himself down a rabbit hole of online research.
go off on a tangent
To start talking about something that is only slightly related or not related to the main topic.
Examples: Let’s not go off on a tangent and stay focused on the agenda.
ballpark figure
an approximate number; a rough estimate
Examples: Can you give me a ballpark figure of the total cost? She provided a ballpark estimate of how long the project would take.
get sidetracked
to get distracted from what you were originally doing
Examples: I was studying but got sidetracked by a phone call. They got sidetracked discussing unrelated issues during the meeting.
on the right track
Doing something correctly or in a way that will lead to success
Examples: The team is on the right track to finish the project on time. Keep practicing; you’re on the right track to improve your skills.
neurotic
(adj.) anxious, overly worried, or obsessed about something
She’s a bit neurotic about keeping everything perfectly organized. His neurotic behavior makes him check his work multiple times.
digress
(v.) to go off-topic temporarily in speech or writing
Examples: Let’s not digress; we should stick to the main point. She tried not to digress during her presentation.
taboo (n.)
Something that is forbidden or not talked about openly because of social or cultural rules
Examples: In some cultures, talking about money is a taboo. It used to be taboo to discuss certain topics in public.
