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as the name suggests
is used to indicate that the meaning or purpose of something is evident or implied by its name
"The primary role of a firefighter, as the name suggests, is to fight fires and ensure safety."
inadvertently
unintentionally
daunting
If something is daunting, it makes you worried because it is difficult or frightening.
arbitrary
random
demeanour
behaviour
impartial
not supporting or preferring any person, group, plan, etc more than others
immaculate
perfect and without any mistakes; perfectly clean and tidy or in perfect condition
innate
qualities, characteristics, or abilities that are naturally present in someone or something from birth
exploitation
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
Ecosystem Collapse
A situation where an ecosystem suffers a drastic, possibly permanent, reduction in carrying capacity for all organisms, often resulting in mass extinction.
livelihood threat
a situation, event, or condition that endangers someone's ability to earn a living or maintain their way of life
regulatory frameworks
a structured set of rules, laws, guidelines, and standards designed to govern activities, organizations, or industries
"The ISO standards provide quality management guidelines for businesses."
divulge confidence
revealing or disclosing information that was shared with you in confidence or under the expectation of secrecy
"It's important not to divulge someone's confidence when they tell you about their personal struggles."
discreet
the quality of being careful and cautious in one's speech or actions to avoid causing offense, drawing attention, or revealing private information.
"She was discreet about sharing details of her friend's personal struggles."
compassion
is the deep awareness of and sympathy for the suffering or misfortune of others, coupled with a desire to help alleviate that suffering.
"Her compassion for the homeless drove her to volunteer at the shelter."
give someone a leg up
to provide someone with an advantage, assistance, or a boost that helps them achieve success or make progress in a particular situation
"Providing scholarships to students from underserved communities gives them a leg up in pursuing higher education."
convene
to bring people together for a meeting, assembly, or gathering, or for people to come together for such a purpose.
"Congress will convene next week to debate the proposed legislation."
subordinate
Lower in rank, position, or importance; dependent on or secondary to something else.
"In a hierarchical structure, some roles are subordinate to others."
Tell me about it!
Used when the speaker strongly relates to what someone else has said.
Person A: "Traffic was horrible this morning!"
Person B: "Tell me about it! I was stuck for an hour."
Can I throw my two cents in?
an informal way of asking to share one's opinion or perspective in a conversation, especially when it hasn't been explicitly requested
"Before we finalize the plan, can I throw my two cents in? I think we might be overlooking a key detail."