Why Incompetent People Think They’re Amazing

Question 1

To stack up against …

Answer 1

Idiom
To compare in quality or performance
* How does our product stack up against the competition?
* She wanted to see how her skills stacked up against more experienced players.

Question 2

Self-esteem

Answer 2

noun
A person’s overall sense of self-worth or confidence
* Constructive feedback helps employees build self-esteem and perform better.
* A lack of self-esteem can prevent team members from speaking up in meetings.

Question 3

Forge ahead

Answer 3

phrasal verb
To move forward with determination, despite obstacles
* Despite the setbacks, the company decided to forge ahead with its expansion plans.
* She’s determined to forge ahead in her career, no matter the competition.

Question 4

Illusory

Answer 4

adjective
Not real, deceptive or misleading
* The promise of easy money was illusory and led to disappointment.
* The idea of a perfect life is often illusory, created by social media.

Question 5

Measurably poor
(at something)

Answer 5

phrase
To perform poorly at something in a way that can be measured
* Her sales performance has been measurably poor this quarter, falling short of targets by 20%.
* The project’s progress has been measurably poor due to lack of resources and unclear goals.

Question 6

Delusion

Answer 6

noun
A false belief or impression
* His delusion that he could finish the project in one day led to failure.
* She lived in a delusion that she would be promoted despite not meeting the required goals.

Question 7

Pockets of incompetence

Answer 7

noun
Areas where an individual or group lacks skill or knowledge
* She’s a great manager, but there are a few pockets of incompetence in her handling of finances.
* We all have pockets of incompetence, areas where we can improve and grow.

Question 8

Suffer a curse

Answer 8

idiom
To experience negative or harmful consequences
* The company seemed to suffer a curse, with one failed product launch after another.
* The startup suffered a curse of bad timing, missing crucial market opportunities.

Question 9

A strong grasp

Answer 9

adjective - noun
A a deep or thorough understanding
* To succeed in this role, you need a strong grasp of project management principles.
* He demonstrated a strong grasp of the market trends during the meeting.

Question 10

Deficits

Answer 10

noun
A lack of skills, knowledge, or resources
* His deficits in communication skills are holding him back from being an effective leader.
* She worked hard to address her deficits in time management and improve her productivity.

Question 11

Inept

Answer 11

adjective
Lacking skill or ability, often leading to mistakes or poor performance
* Her inept leadership caused confusion within the team.
* He was inept at handling customer complaints, leading to frustrated clients.

Question 12

Caught in a bubble

Answer 12

idiom
To be in a situation or environment where someone is isolated from reality
* Investors were caught in a bubble, buying stocks at inflated prices without considering the risks.
* She was caught in a bubble, surrounded by people who shared only her views.

Question 13

Proverb

Answer 13

noun
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
* I’ve always lived by the proverb, “What doesn’t kill you makesyou stronger.”
* The proverb “Time is money” is often used in business to emphasize efficiency.