Random words Flashcards
- Upload
- Upload:
• I need to upload these photos to the cloud for safekeeping.
• Please upload the document to the shared drive before the meeting.
- Implication
- Implication:
• The implication of his words was clear; he wouldn’t be attending the event.
• Her silence carried a significant implication of guilt.
- Liberation
- Liberation:
• The women’s suffrage movement fought for the liberation of women’s voting rights.
• Moving to a new country brought a sense of liberation from his previous struggles.
- Oppression
- Oppression:
• The minority group protested against the oppression they faced from the government.
• The novel depicted the harsh oppression of the working class during the industrial revolution.
- Imply
- Imply:
• Did you mean to imply that I’m not capable of handling the project?
• Her smile seemed to imply agreement with his proposal.
- Inherently
- Inherently:
• Cats are inherently independent animals.
• The internet is inherently decentralized in its structure.
- Adaptive preferences
- Adaptive preferences:
• He developed adaptive preferences for simpler meals after years of living on a tight budget.
• Social media can shape adaptive preferences by influencing what people perceive as desirable.
- Thus
- Thus:
• She couldn’t attend the meeting; thus, she sent her colleague in her place.
• The experiment failed to yield conclusive results; thus, further research is needed.
- Inauthentic
- Inauthentic:
• His apology seemed inauthentic, lacking sincerity.
• The imitation designer bags were deemed inauthentic by fashion enthusiasts.
- Submissive
- Submissive:
• She felt uncomfortable in the presence of her overly submissive coworker.
• Traditional gender norms often expect women to be submissive and compliant.
- Obey
- Obey:
• Children are expected to obey their parents’ rules.
• Soldiers are trained to obey commands without question.
- Take out
- Take out:
• Let’s take out the trash before it starts to smell.
• He decided to take out a loan to finance his new business venture.
- Fall out of trend
- Fall out of trend:
• Bell-bottom jeans fell out of trend in the 1980s but made a comeback decades later.
• Traditional advertising methods are falling out of trend with the rise of digital marketing.
- Intriguing
- Intriguing:
• The detective found the mysterious case to be quite intriguing.
• The new scientific discovery posed many intriguing possibilities for further research.
- Highly important
- Highly important:
• Effective communication skills are highly important in the workplace.
• Adequate sleep is highly important for overall health and well-being.
- In line
- In line:
• Your actions are not in line with the company’s values.
• Her proposal is in line with our objectives for the project.
- Perpetuate
- Perpetuate:
• Biased media coverage can perpetuate stereotypes and misinformation.
• The government’s policies inadvertently perpetuate income inequality.
- Forced into
- Forced into:
• She felt forced into accepting the job offer due to financial pressures.
• Many refugees are forced into fleeing their homes due to conflict and persecution.
- Traditional gender role
- Traditional gender role:
• In traditional gender roles, men are often expected to be the primary breadwinners.
• She challenged traditional gender roles by pursuing a career in a male-dominated field.
- Intuitively
- Intuitively:
• He intuitively knew which direction to take without consulting a map.
• Some people are able to solve complex problems intuitively, relying on gut instincts.
- Reasoning
- Reasoning:
• She used logical reasoning to persuade her colleagues to support her proposal.
• Critical reasoning skills are essential for making informed decisions.
- Internalized gender roles
- Internalized gender roles:
• Society’s expectations regarding gender roles can lead to the internalized belief that certain behaviors are appropriate for one gender but not the other.
• Despite efforts to challenge stereotypes, many individuals still struggle with internalized gender roles.
- Broke free
- Broke free:
• After years of oppression, the country finally broke free from its authoritarian regime.
• She broke free from the constraints of her past and pursued her dreams with determination.
- Core part
- Core part:
• Trust is a core part of any healthy relationship.
• Innovation is a core part of the company’s culture.
- Despite
- Despite:
• Despite the rain, the picnic went ahead as planned.
• Despite his lack of experience, he managed to impress the hiring manager with his enthusiasm.
- Disapprove
- Disapprove:
• Her parents strongly disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.
• The committee voted to disapprove the proposed budget.
- Concern
- Concern:
• The recent increase in crime rates is a concern for local residents.
• She expressed concern about the impact of climate change on future generations.
- Simultaneously
- Simultaneously:
• The two events happened simultaneously, making it difficult to attend both.
• She juggled multiple tasks simultaneously to meet the deadline.
- Occupy a subordinate social position
- Occupy a subordinate social position:
• Historically, women have often occupied a subordinate social position compared to men.
• People of color have long been marginalized and forced to occupy subordinate social positions in many societies.
- Sophisticated
- Sophisticated:
• The new software features a sophisticated algorithm for data analysis.
• Her taste in fashion is quite sophisticated, always staying ahead of the trends.
- Upholding
- Upholding:
• It’s essential for leaders to uphold the values of integrity and honesty.
• The judge upheld the verdict despite pressure from various parties.
- Undervalued
- Undervalued:
• Her contributions to the project were often undervalued by her colleagues.
• The artist’s early works were undervalued but later recognized for their brilliance.
- Meaningful
- Meaningful:
• Spending time with loved ones creates meaningful memories.
• Finding a career that aligns with your passions can bring a sense of meaningful fulfillment.
- Bodily
- Bodily:
• Yoga encourages mindfulness of bodily sensations and movements.
• The dancer’s performance showcased remarkable control over her bodily movements.
- Instilled
- Instilled:
• His parents instilled in him the value of hard work and perseverance.
• Education should aim to instill a love of learning in students.
- End up:
• If you keep procrastinating, you’ll end up missing the deadline.
• Despite his initial reluctance, he ended up enjoying the hiking trip.
- Shackles:
• The shackles of poverty can be difficult to break free from.
• Mental health issues can feel like invisible shackles, limiting one’s freedom and happiness.
- Belittle:
• It’s never okay to belittle someone for their beliefs or opinions.
• Her supervisor had a tendency to belittle her efforts, which affected her self-esteem.
- Resume:
• After the pandemic, many people had to update their resumes due to job losses.
• His extensive resume impressed the hiring manager during the job interview.
- Blink twice:
• Blink twice if you need help, and I’ll come to your rescue.
• She blinked twice to signal that she was feeling uncomfortable in the situation.
- Fills you with purpose?:
• Working for a cause you believe in fills you with purpose and fulfillment.
• Helping others in need can fill you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
- Step back:
• Sometimes, it’s necessary to step back and reassess the situation before making a decision.
• He decided to step back from the project to give others a chance to lead.
- Ripping apart norms:
• The avant-garde artist was known for ripping apart traditional artistic norms.
• Social movements aimed at ripping apart gender norms have gained momentum in recent years.
- Exposing the truth beneath:
• Investigative journalists are skilled at exposing the truth beneath layers of deception.
• The documentary aimed at exposing the truth beneath the glossy facade of celebrity culture.
- Embody:
• Gandhi sought to embody the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience.
• The actress’s performance perfectly embodied the character’s complexities and emotions.
- Recognizable:
• Her distinctive laugh was easily recognizable in a crowded room.
• The logo redesign made the brand more recognizable to consumers.
- Permission:
• You need permission from the owner to access the restricted area.
• She granted permission for her children to attend the sleepover.
- Authentic:
• The antique vase was authenticated by experts as a genuine artifact.
• She appreciated his authentic personality and down-to-earth demeanor.
- Untainted:
• His reputation remained untainted despite the rumors circulating about him.
• The pristine wilderness offered untainted beauty and tranquility.
- Subtopic:
• The discussion veered off into a subtopic related to the main theme.
• Each chapter in the book covers a different subtopic within the broader subject.
- End up
- End up:
• If you keep procrastinating, you’ll end up missing the deadline.
• Despite his initial reluctance, he ended up enjoying the hiking trip.
- Shackles
- Shackles:
• The shackles of poverty can be difficult to break free from.
• Mental health issues can feel like invisible shackles, limiting one’s freedom and happiness.
- Belittle
- Belittle:
• It’s never okay to belittle someone for their beliefs or opinions.
• Her supervisor had a tendency to belittle her efforts, which affected her self-esteem.
- Resume
- Resume:
• After the pandemic, many people had to update their resumes due to job losses.
• His extensive resume impressed the hiring manager during the job interview.
- Blink twice
- Blink twice:
• Blink twice if you need help, and I’ll come to your rescue.
• She blinked twice to signal that she was feeling uncomfortable in the situation.
- Fills you with purpose?
- Fills you with purpose?:
• Working for a cause you believe in fills you with purpose and fulfillment.
• Helping others in need can fill you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
- Step back
- Step back:
• Sometimes, it’s necessary to step back and reassess the situation before making a decision.
• He decided to step back from the project to give others a chance to lead.
- Ripping apart norms
- Ripping apart norms:
• The avant-garde artist was known for ripping apart traditional artistic norms.
• Social movements aimed at ripping apart gender norms have gained momentum in recent years.