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Cards were stacked against him During a competition, a participant faces numerous obstacles and challenges that make success very difficult. start learning
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bad Luck despite your best efforts Despite his efforts, it seemed like the cards were stacked against him in the competition.
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A criminal managed to escape from prison and has not yet been captured. start learning
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Not yet captured or found. The suspect is still at large after escaping from custody
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How did he respond to the request for overtime? start learning
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Unwillingly or with hesitation. He reluctantly agreed to work overtime, even though he had other plans.
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Arms folded and show his skepticism How was his body language during the meeting? start learning
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Standing or sitting with one's arms crossed over the chest, often indicating defensiveness, skepticism, or disagreement. He stood with his arms folded, which made him appear defensive and closed off.
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Emotional or Psychological Resistance How did he react to the criticism? start learning
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Unable to be affected by. He seemed impervious to the criticism, continuing his work unaffected.
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Analyst: "His suggestion came 'Out of the Air,' surprising everyone in the room." start learning
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unexpectedly, out of nowhere. Analyst: "His suggestion came '____________________,' surprising everyone in the room."
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boost employees Self-esteem recognizing achevements What can managers do to improve workplace morale? start learning
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To increase employees’ confidence Managers can boost employees’ self-esteem by recognizing their achievements and providing positive feedback.
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Security Officer: "The company's cybersecurity was breached by an 'Impostor' posing as an authorized user." start learning
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A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, often for personal gain or advantage. Security Officer: "The company's cybersecurity was breached by an '____________________' posing as an authorized user."
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Team Member: "He was 'Remorseful' for his mistake and apologized sincerely to the team." start learning
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Feeling regret or guilt for something Team Member: "He was '____________________' for his mistake and apologized sincerely to the team."
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How did she achieve such impressive results? start learning
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Having a very strong determination. She was intensely motivated, dedicating all her energy and focus to achieving her goals.
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How did the board react to the new proposal? start learning
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Doubtful or questioning of something. The board was skeptical about the new proposal, questioning its feasibility and potential benefits.
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"He 'Wrestled' with the decision to restructure the team, weighing the pros and cons before making a final choice." start learning
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struggle with a challenge or dilemma. "He '____________________' with the decision to restructure the team, weighing the pros and cons before making a final choice."
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How did the team hammer out the details of the new contract? start learning
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To reach an agreement after considerable effort. The team hammered out the details of the new contract through intense negotiations and several meetings.
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Scientist: "The success of the experiment can be 'Attributed' to meticulous planning and collaboration." start learning
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Ascribed or credited to a particular cause, source, or origin; assigned responsibility or acknowledgment for something. Scientist: "The success of the experiment can be '____________________' to meticulous planning and collaboration."
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He brushed aside criticism to focus on his objectives. How did he handle criticism? start learning
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To dismiss or disregard something. He responded by sloughing off the negative feedback and focusing on his goals.
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Why is the approval process taking so long? start learning
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A bottleneck that slows progress. The approval process is taking so long because one department has become a chokepoint, delaying the entire workflow.
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What should we have in case our initial plan fails? start learning
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a backup plan or precaution. We should have a contingency plan to ensure we are prepared for any unexpected problems or challenges.
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HR Director: "We'll bring in 'Contingency Workers' during peak seasons to ensure we meet customer demand without overburdening our permanent staff." start learning
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Employees hired on a temporary or as-needed basis to address fluctuations in workload or staffing needs. HR Director: "We'll bring in '____________________' during peak seasons to ensure we meet customer demand without overburdening our permanent staff."
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Have you noticed any students in your class who are underachieving? start learning
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Failing to perform as well as expected Yes, there are a few students who are underachieving; they could do much better if they put in more effort.
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How do you handle fuzzy-sounding plans in project management? start learning
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Plans that is unclear or vague In project management, we handle fuzzy-sounding plans by clarifying objectives, setting clear milestones, and regularly communicating with stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page.
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