What Stress Does to Your Body

Question 1

Butterflies in one’s stomach

Answer 1

idom
Feeling nervous or anxious, typically before an important event
* Before presenting to the board, I always get butterflies in my stomach.
* It’s normal to have butterflies in your stomach before a job interview.

Question 2

Filled with dread

Answer 2

phrase
Feeling intense fear or anxiety
* She was filled with dread at the thought of delivering the bad news to the team.
* As the deadline approached, he was filled with dread about meeting the project requirements.

Question 3

Chronic

Answer 3

adjective
Conditions or problems that continue over time
* The company has faced chronic delays in project delivery due to supply chain issues.
* The team’s chronic understaffing is affecting productivity and morale.

Question 4

Acute

Answer 4

adjective
Very intense and happening suddenly
* The company is facing an acute shortage of skilled workers.
* There was an acute drop in sales after the product recall.

Question 5

Debris

Answer 5

noun
Pieces of something that are left over after it has been broken or destroyed
* Debris from the renovation slowed down progress on the project.
* After the storm, the team worked quickly to remove debris from the office entrance.

Question 6

A constant state of vigilance

Answer 6

phrase
Being always alert and watchful for potential dangers or problems
* In today’s fast-paced market, companies must maintain a constant state of vigilance to stay ahead of competitors.
* The IT team is in a constant state of vigilance against cyber threats.

Question 7

Chronically ill

Answer 7

adverb - adjective
Having a long-term health condition that requires ongoing management
* Many chronically ill patients face challenges in managing their symptoms daily.
* She has been chronically ill for several years, which has affected her ability to work full-time.

Question 8

A direct correlation
(between A and B)

Answer 8

phrase
A consistent relationship or link between two variables
* Our analysis revealed a direct correlation between customer satisfaction scores and repeat purchase rates.
* The report indicates a direct correlation between employee engagement and productivity levels.

Question 9

Burden

Answer 9

noun
A heavy load or responsibility that causes difficulty
* Managing multiple projects can become a burden for employees if not properly delegated.
* Employee burnout is often a result of excessive workloads that create an unnecessary burden.

Question 10

Per se

Answer 10

adverb
Meaning “by itself” or “in itself”
* The marketing strategy isn’t flawed per se, but its execution needs improvement.
* The product isn’t a failure per se, but it hasn’t met our sales projections.

Question 11

On high alert

Answer 11

phrase
To be very vigilant and ready to respond
* Following the recent data breach, the IT team has been on high alert for any unusual activity.
* Employees are advised to be on high alert during the merger process, as changes may happen rapidly.

Question 12

A spike

Answer 12

noun
A sudden and significant increase in a variable
* We noticed a spike in website traffic following our recent advertising campaign.
* After the announcement of the merger, there was a spike in stock prices.

Question 13

Alleviate

Answer 13

verb
To make something less severe, serious, or painful
* The new training program aims to alleviate skills gaps among employees.
* The management team is exploring options to alleviate financial burdens on small businesses.

Question 14

The spice of life

Answer 14

idiom
The variety, excitement, or change that makes life
interesting and enjoyable
* Our team enjoys brainstorming sessions because creativity is the spice of life in our projects.
* For many, learning new skills is the spice of life, keeping their minds engaged and active.