The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

Question 1

Burnout

Answer 1

noun
A state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork
* The company introduced wellness programs to help prevent employee burnout.
* After months of working overtime, he experienced severe burnout and had to take medical leave.

Question 2

Encroach

Answer 2

verb
To gradually extend beyond acceptable limits or boundaries
* Technology has encroached into nearly every aspect of daily life.
* Work began to encroach on his personal time, leaving little room for relaxation.

Question 3

Heuristic

Answer 3

noun
A practical, experience-based method for problem-solving or decision-making
* Trial and error is a common heuristic for solving complex problems.
* Many AI algorithms use heuristic techniques to improve efficiency.

Question 4

Pseudo-

Answer 4

prefix
False, fake, or pretending to be something it is not
* He tries to impress people with complex words, but he comes across as a pseudo-intellectual.
* His argument was based on pseudo-scientific claims rather than real data.

Question 5

Crude

Answer 5

adjective
Lacking refinement, sophistication, or completeness
* His crude remarks offended the entire audience.
* The plan was still crude, but it had potential.

Question 6

Proxy

Answer 6

noun
A measure or stand-in used to represent something else
* Online engagement is often a proxy for brand popularity.
* Body temperature can serve as a proxy for overall health.

Question 7

Reorient

Answer 7

verb
To change the direction, focus, or approach of something
* The team had to reorient their approach after receivingnew feedback from the client.
* They had to reorient the project timeline to meet the new deadline.

Question 8

Residue

Answer 8

noun
The remaining effect or trace of something, often emotionally or mentally
* His actions left a residue of distrust among the team.
* The residue of the stressful week made it hard to relax.

Question 9

Self-imposed

Answer 9

adjective
Done by oneself, often as a personal responsibility or limitation
* She went on a self-imposed diet to improve her health and fitness.
* To improve his skills, he followed a self-imposed routine of daily practice.

Question 10

Cognitive capacity

Answer 10

adjective - noun
The mental ability to process, understand, and remember information
* After a long day at work, his cognitive capacity was significantly reduced.
* The puzzle helped improve their cognitive capacity and critical thinking.

Question 11

Migration

Answer 11

noun
The movement of people, animals, or things from one place to another
* The migration of workers to the city has increased over the years.
* The migration of data to the new system was completed overnight.

Question 12

Redline

Answer 12

verb
To operate at maximum capacity or intensity, especially to the point of stress or burnout — like revving a car engine to the red line
* The company had to redline the project scope to stay within budget.
* He was told to redline his expenses for the month to avoid overspending.

Question 13

Obsess

Answer 13

verb
To focus on something excessively
* He tends to obsess over minor mistakes.
* Don’t obsess over the outcome; just enjoy the process.

Question 14

Postdoc

Answer 14

noun
Advanced research or study after earning a doctoral degree
* He began his postdoc in neuroscience right after completing his PhD.
* She is currently applying for a postdoc at several institutions.