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 set strict limits or boundaries
* 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.