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Effort/Determination I will, I’ll give it my best TRY and push through the challenges. inizia ad imparare
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I know the project is tough, but we must ENDEAVOUR to meet the deadline. Attempt, Strive, Try I will, I’ll give it my best ENDEAVOUR and push through the challenges.
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Self-Image/Character Traits She’s always looking at herself in the mirror. I think her PRIDE is getting out of hand. inizia ad imparare
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She’s always looking at herself in the mirror. I think her VANITY is getting out of hand. Arrogance, Pride, Self-importance Yeah, it’s hard to talk to her when she’s so focused on her own reflection.
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Determination/Persistence I know, but you’re being PERSISTENT! Keep pushing; you’ll get there. inizia ad imparare
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I can’t believe how difficult this project is! I feel like I’m going in circles. Unyielding, Persistent I know, but you’re being RELENTLESS! Keep pushing; you’ll get there.
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Quality/Performance The food is just SO-SO, I expected something better for the price. inizia ad imparare
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The food is just MEDIOCRE, I expected something better for the price. Average, Unremarkable, So-so I’m sorry to hear that! Would you like us to replace it with something else?
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Separation/Division I just received my LAYOFF package. It’s going to be hard to transition. inizia ad imparare
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I just received my SEVERANCE package. It’s going to be hard to transition. Termination, layoff, dismissal I understand. We’ll support you.
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Importance/Essentials It’s ESSENTIAL we complete this report by Friday. inizia ad imparare
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It’s VITAL we complete this report by Friday. Essential Absolutely. The deadline is non-negotiable.
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Independence I want to be more INDEPENDENCE and know where my food comes from! inizia ad imparare
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Why are you growing your own vegetables now? Independence I want to be more SELF-SUFFICIENT and know where my food comes from!
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Recognition/Acceptance I just wanted to RECOGNIZE your extra hours on this project. inizia ad imparare
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I just wanted to ACKNOWLEDGE your extra hours on this project. Recognize, admit Thank you! I’m glad it’s appreciated.
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Desire/Encouragement Thanks for PUSHING. I’ll think about it! inizia ad imparare
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I really think you should apply for that job! Push, encourage Thanks for the URGE. I’ll think about it!
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Openness/Weakness Opening up about my WEAKNESS wasn’t easy. inizia ad imparare
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Opening up about my VULNERABILITY wasn’t easy. Weakness I get it. But sharing it can be a real strength too.
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Honesty/Openness We appreciate your HONEST feedback about our process. inizia ad imparare
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We appreciate your CANDID feedback about our process. Honest, straightforward Thank you! I believe honesty helps improve.
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Success/Triumph But you SUCCEED, didn’t you? You did great! inizia ad imparare
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I thought that exam was impossible! Triumph, succeed, overcome But you PREVAILED, didn’t you? You did great!
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Responsibility/Accountability EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE TO make sure the presentation went smoothly. inizia ad imparare
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EVERYTHING WAS DONE TO make sure the presentation went smoothly. Every effort was made to Let’s hope the client is impressed.
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Attitude/Behavior Oh, STOP BEING SO SELF-CENTERED. Not everything’s about you. inizia ad imparare
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Everyone’s talking about my last post! Stop being so self-centered Oh, GET OVER YOURSELF. Not everything’s about you.
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Rationality/Reasoning LOOK AT IT WITH RATIONAL. Is it a need or just a want? inizia ad imparare
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I really want to buy a new car, but it is so pricey. Approach it logically APPROACH IT LOGICALLY. Is it a need or just a want?
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Emotional Responses Wow, I FEEL QUESTIONED INTENSELY here! inizia ad imparare
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Tell me every detail about why you left your job. Feel questioned intensely Wow, I FEEL INTERROGATED here!
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Well-being/Social Support The SUPPORT programs here make everything easier. inizia ad imparare
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The WELFARE programs here make everything easier. Well-being, support It feels good knowing there’s support if needed.
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Values/Support I will SUSTAIN the previous court’s decision. inizia ad imparare
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I will UPHOLD the previous court’s decision. Maintain, support, sustain Thank you, Your Honor. We respect the ruling.
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Uncertainty/Reluctance I’m not sure. I feel UNCERTAINTY. inizia ad imparare
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Do you want to try the seafood pasta? Pauses, reluctance, uncertainty I’m not sure. I keep HESITANT.
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Cause/Origin It ARISES FROM last year’s pop culture revival. inizia ad imparare
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Why is everyone wearing neon colors? Originates from, arises from It STEMS FROM last year’s pop culture revival.
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Conflict Resolution You’re right. Let’s EASE this before it gets worse. inizia ad imparare
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Let’s take a breath and talk it out calmly. Ease, de-escalate You’re right. Let’s DEFUSE this before it gets worse.
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Change/Transformation Could you RESTATE that last part? inizia ad imparare
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Could you RECAST that last part? Rephrase, restate Of course! I’ll explain differently.
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Compromise/Negotiation Can you make COMPROMISES on delivery time? inizia ad imparare
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Can you make CONCESSIONS on delivery time? Compromises, allowances We can work it out but clarify the details.
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Awareness/Alertness Stay ALERTED. We’ve got rare artifacts. inizia ad imparare
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Stay VIGILANT. We’ve got rare artifacts. Alert Got it, I’ll keep my eyes open.
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Locations/Logistics We’re nearing your DROP LOCATION. Is this good? inizia ad imparare
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We’re nearing your DROP-OFF point. Is this good? Designated drop locations
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Kindness/Generosity Your KINDNESS will make a big difference—thank you! inizia ad imparare
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I wanted to help kids in need. Kindness, generosity Your GOODWILL will make a big difference—thank you!
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Awareness/Sensitivity You seem AWARE OF the rhythm. inizia ad imparare
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You seem ATTUNED to the rhythm. In harmony, aware, sensitive I listen carefully and let the music guide me.
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Affection/Comfort Can you HUG me before I sleep? inizia ad imparare
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Can you CUDDLE with me before I sleep? Hug, snuggle Of course, let’s snuggle under the blanket.
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Environment/Conditions A quiet room is HELPFUL to studying. inizia ad imparare
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A quiet room is CONDUCIVE to studying. Helpful, favorable Got it, I’ll find a quieter place.
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Communication/Conciseness Slides were good, but aim for CONCISENESS next time. inizia ad imparare
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Slides were good, but aim for BREVITY next time. Conciseness Got it, I’ll keep them concise.
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Risk/Behavior That CARELESSNESS could’ve hurt him! inizia ad imparare
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Jake tried that jump without a helmet! Carelessness That RECKLESSNESS could’ve hurt him!
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Deep-rooted/Established This old system is so FIRMLY ESTABLISHED. inizia ad imparare
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This old system is so ENTRENCHED Firmly established, ingrained Small steps might loosen things up.
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Mockery/Disrespect Hey, I’m owning it, even if you DERIDE me! inizia ad imparare
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Mock, deride Hey, I’m owning it, even if you RIDICULE me!
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Mental/Thinking Flashcards improve MENTAL skills. inizia ad imparare
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Flashcards improve COGNITIVE skills. Mental, intellectual, thought-related So, it helps me think and remember better?
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Change/Direction Hey, you just SWERVE INTO the wrong lane! inizia ad imparare
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Hey, you just VEER INTO the wrong lane! Swerve into Oh no, I thought this was the exit!
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Importance/Essentials Ensuring client satisfaction is ESSENTIAL—everything else comes after that. inizia ad imparare
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What’s our top priority for this quarter? Essential, Supreme, Critical Ensuring client satisfaction is PARAMOUNT—everything else comes after that.
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Cautious Communication Hmm, Friday sounds possible NOT DEFINITELY, but let's check with the team first. inizia ad imparare
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I think we could aim for Friday, but I'm not entirely sure. What do you think? Speak cautiously, Carefully Hmm, Friday sounds possible TENTATIVELY, but let's check with the team first.
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Influence/Persuasion Remember, review the key points again. It'll help PREPARE your mind for the talk. inizia ad imparare
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Remember, review the key points again. It'll help PRIME your mind for the talk. Prepare, Condition, Get ready Got it! I'll go over the slides one more time.
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Dishonesty/Deception That’s not true! I’m being honest, not INSINCERE inizia ad imparare
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I appreciate your input, but it feels like you're just saying that to avoid conflict. Insincere That’s not true! I’m being honest, not DISINGENUOUS
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Uncertainty/Reluctance Uh... I'll have the pasta, no wait—maybe the burger? Keeping PAUSE inizia ad imparare
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Uh... I'll have the pasta, no wait—maybe the burger? Keeping HESITATION Uncertainty, Pause
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Weaken/Reduce Can you WEAKEN this coffee? It’s too strong for me. inizia ad imparare
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Can you DILUTE this coffee? It’s too strong for me. Weaken Sure, I’ll add some hot water for you.
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Writing/Recording Can you NOTE the key points from the discussion? inizia ad imparare
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Can you JOT DOWN the key points from the discussion? Write down, Note Sure, I’ll write them in my notebook.
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Characteristics/Features What CHARACTERISTICS do you think make you a great team player? inizia ad imparare
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What TRAITS do you think make you a great team player? Characteristics I’d say adaptability and strong communication skills.
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Authority/Independence Does granting INDEPENDENCE mean they’ll govern themselves entirely? inizia ad imparare
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Does granting SOVEREIGNTY mean they’ll govern themselves entirely? Independence Yes, they'll have full independence to make their own decisions.
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Inequality/Imbalance Why is the workload distributed so UNEQUALLY? inizia ad imparare
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Why is the workload distributed so DISPROPORTIONATELY? Excessively, Unequally I know, I'm swamped while others have barely anything to do!
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Emotional/Behavioral LOST MY MIND! I already said it twice! Why isn’t anyone listening? inizia ad imparare
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Sir, could you repeat your order, please? Losing temper SNAP out of it! I already said it twice! Why isn’t anyone listening?
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Importance/Noticeability What’s IMPORTANCE of this data in our report? inizia ad imparare
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What’s the SALIENCE of this data in our report? Importance, Prominence It shows the main trend clients are interested in.
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Subordination/Position Yes, it was UNDERNEATH the doormat! inizia ad imparare
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Underneath Yes, it was BENEATH the doormat!
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Repetition/Sharing Can you RETELL your trip to Paris? inizia ad imparare
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Can you RECOUNT your trip to Paris? Retell, Narrate Sure! It was incredible—let me tell you about the Eiffel Tower first!
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Openness/Weakness It’s okay to show WEAKNESS. I’m here for you. inizia ad imparare
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I feel like I can’t handle this on my own. Weakness It’s okay to show VULNERABILITY. I’m here for you.
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Hobbies/Leisure Activities What are your LEISURE ACTIVITIES these days? inizia ad imparare
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What are your FAVORITE PASTIMES these days? Hobbies, Leisure activities I’ve been really into hiking and reading novels lately. What about you?
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Compromise/Negotiation Alright, I can make some COMPROMISES and lower the price for you. inizia ad imparare
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If I buy two of these, can you give me a discount? Compromises Alright, I can make some CONCESSIONS and lower the price for you.
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Confusion/Perplexity I'm sorry, but your map is so detailed, it completely CONFUSE me! inizia ad imparare
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Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the museum? Confuse, Puzzle I'm sorry, but your map is so detailed, it completely BEWILDERS me!
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Fame/Recognition Is this the museum that's so FAMOUS? inizia ad imparare
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Is this the museum that's KNOWN FAR AND WIDE? Famous, Well-known Yes, it's famous for its ancient artifacts!
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Tasks/Chores Sure, anything else on our list of TASKS? inizia ad imparare
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Can you grab some milk while I pick up the bread? Tasks, Chores Sure, anything else on our list of ERRANDS?
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Achievement/Success Hey, YOU VE COME THIS FAR IN LIFE; You can handle this too! inizia ad imparare
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I'm so nervous about the interview! You've come this far in life Hey, YOU GOT THIS FAR IN LIFE; You can handle this too!
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Fresh/Sharp It’s fresh out of the oven and the crust is perfectly CRUNCHY! inizia ad imparare
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How’s the apple pie today? Fresh, Crunchy, Clear It’s fresh out of the oven and the crust is perfectly CRISP!
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Gave every fibre of my being Effort/Commitment Coach, I GAVE MY ALL out there! inizia ad imparare
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Coach, I GAVE EVERY FIBRE OF MY BEING out there! Tried my hardest, gave my all And it showed—you led the team to victory!
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Anxiety/Pre-game Nerves Just feel NERVOUSNESS BEFORE THE EVENT—I'll be fine once we kick off! inizia ad imparare
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You okay? You’ve been pacing for ten minutes. Nervousness before an event Just the PREGAME JITTERS—I'll be fine once we kick off!
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Strategy/Competition You ready for a game of SPEED CHESS? inizia ad imparare
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You ready for a game of BLITZ? Speed chess Only if you can handle losing in under five minutes!
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Negative/Extreme That new movie was COOL! The special effects were incredible! inizia ad imparare
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That new movie was WICKED! The special effects were incredible! Awesome, Cool, Great I know, right? It was totally awesome!
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Control/Choice Sure, no problem. DO AS YOU PLEASE! inizia ad imparare
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I don’t want pickles on my burger, can you make that change? Do as you please, Suit yourself Sure, no problem. HAVE IT YOUR WAY!
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Precaution/Proactive Taking vitamins regularly is a PROTECTIVE measure to keep your immune system strong. inizia ad imparare
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Taking vitamins regularly is a PREVENTIVE measure to keep your immune system strong. Cautious, Protective I see, so it's better to be cautious now than regret it later.
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Fantasy/Imagination You won’t believe this—I just saw an MAGIC CAR flying over the park! inizia ad imparare
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You won’t believe this—I just saw an ENCHANTED CAR flying over the park! Magic car What? Are you sure it wasn’t just a drone or something?
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Behavior/Play Come on, let's PLAY FAIR and take turns. inizia ad imparare
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Come on, let's PLAY NICELY and take turns. Play well, Play fair Okay, I’ll follow the rules and be fair!
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Optimism/Positivity I know it's tough being away from home, but the new city has its POSITIVE ASPECT. inizia ad imparare
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I know it's tough being away from home, but the new city has its SILVER LININGS Positive aspect, Bright side You're right. I've already met some great people and the food here is amazing!
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Humor/Sarcasm GO AHEAD AND LAUGH, but this thing actually works! inizia ad imparare
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This is my potato-powered phone charger! Go ahead and laugh LAUGH IF YOU WILL, but this thing actually works!
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Fear/Spookiness This place is so SCARY! Do you hear that creaking sound? inizia ad imparare
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This place is so SPOOKY! Do you hear that creaking sound? Scary Yeah, it’s giving me chills! Let’s stick together, okay?
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Responsibility/Accountability I'm so sorry. IT WAS MY FAULT—I accidentally spilled my cup earlier. inizia ad imparare
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Hey, my book has coffee stains all over it It was my fault / I was responsible I'm so sorry. IT WAS MY DOING—I accidentally spilled my cup earlier.
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Achievement/Results Remember, SUCCESS ORIGINATES FROM consistent effort and practice. inizia ad imparare
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Remember, SUCCESS STEMS FROM consistent effort and practice. Success originates from Got it! I'll stick to my study schedule every day.
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Relief/Comfort I’ve been working non-stop all day. I need to EASE TENSION on my back. inizia ad imparare
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I’ve been working non-stop all day. I need to REDUCE STRAIN on my back. Alleviate pressure, Ease tension You should try stretching or maybe use a chair with better support.
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Carefulness/Attention to detail Be PRECISE when plating the dessert. Every detail counts. inizia ad imparare
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Be METICULOUS when plating the dessert. Every detail counts. Thorough, Precise, Careful Got it, I'll make sure it’s flawless!
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Ease We need to find ways to MINIMIZE EFFORT and make our workflow more efficient. inizia ad imparare
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We need to find ways to REDUCE TOIL and make our workflow more efficient. Minimize effort I agree, cutting down unnecessary tasks will definitely save us time and energy.
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Time & Occasions Hey, Sarah! IT'S BEEN SOME TIME since we last saw each other! inizia ad imparare
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Hey, Sarah! IT HAS BEEN A WHILE since we last saw each other! It's been some time I know, James! How have you been?
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Emotions & Expression I’m not sure... I have some UNWILLINGNESS about eating raw fish. inizia ad imparare
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Why don’t you try the sushi? It’s amazing! Unwillingness I’m not sure... I have some RELUCTANCE about eating raw fish.
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Judgment & Perception I CONSIDER your project idea very innovative. inizia ad imparare
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I DEEM your project idea very innovative. Consider, Regard Thank you! I worked hard to make it unique.
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Quantity & Availability Wow, look at the PLENTY_OF fresh fruits here! inizia ad imparare
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Wow, look at the ABUNDANCE of fresh fruits here! Plenty, Wealth I know! It's like a paradise for fruit lovers.
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Quantity & Availability We need to save water; there's a real SHORTAGE right now. inizia ad imparare
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We need to save water; there's a real SCARCITY right now. Shortage You're right. Even a small shortage can cause big problems.
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Communication & Speech You’ve been TALKING AIMLESSLY about random facts for an hour now. inizia ad imparare
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You’ve been RAMBLING about random facts for an hour now. Talking aimlessly Hey, I’m just trying to keep us entertained while we hike!
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Skills & Abilities Can you give an example of your FLEXIBILITY at work? inizia ad imparare
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Can you give an example of your VERSATILITY at work? Adaptability, Flexibility Sure! I easily switch between designing graphics and managing social media campaigns.
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