Карточки QOS 2 | Quizlet

definite

something that is clear, certain, and unambiguous

"We need a definite answer by tomorrow."

affable

someone who is friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to

"Her affable personality made her popular among her coworkers."

genial

someone or something that is cheerful, warm, and pleasantly friendly

"A genial boss can inspire loyalty and cooperation among employees."

conscientious

someone who is diligent, responsible, and guided by a strong sense of moral duty or careful attention to detail

"She is a conscientious student who always submits her work on time."

Condiderate

someone who is thoughtful, mindful, and kind in their actions, taking into account the feelings, needs, and well-being of others

"She is always considerate, ensuring everyone feels included in the conversation."

lend a helping hand

to assist someone or provide support when they need it

"Volunteers lent a helping hand during the food drive, ensuring everyone got a meal."

in a pinch

in a difficult or urgent situation where quick action or an alternative solution is needed.

"In a pinch, she used her scarf to carry the groceries."

a shoulder to cry on

someone who provides emotional support, comfort, and empathy to someone who is upset, grieving, or going through a tough time

"He's always been a shoulder to cry on for his family."

in the nick of time

means doing something at the very last possible moment, just before it's too late, or narrowly avoiding a negative outcome

"The firefighters arrived in the nick of time and saved the house from burning down."

notwithstanding

a preposition, adverb, or conjunction that means "despite", "although", or "in spite of".

"Notwithstanding the bad weather, the event went ahead as planned."

practitioner

someone who actively engages in a particular profession, occupation, or practice, often requiring specialized knowledge or skills

"She has worked as a legal practitioner for over a decade."

infer

the act of drawing a conclusion based on evidence, reasoning, or information that is not explicitly stated

"From her tone, I inferred that she was upset."

contemporary

refers to something that exists or occurs at the same time or belongs to the present period

"The museum showcased contemporary art from the 21st century."

forthcoming

refers to something that is expected or happening soon, or someone who is open and willing to share information

"The forthcoming book release has generated a lot of excitement."
"She was very forthcoming about her plans for the future."

comprise

to include, consist of, or be made up of. It refers to the components or elements that make up a whole

"The team comprises players from different countries."

incorporate

to include, combine, or integrate something as part of a larger whole.

"The curriculum incorporates hands-on learning activities to engage students."

to not really fancy

"to not particularly like" or "to not have a strong preference for something." It conveys mild disinterest or lack of enthusiasm, rather than strong dislike.

"I don't really fancy seafood, but I'll eat it if there's nothing else."

tape

A strip of material coated with adhesive on one or both sides, used for binding, sealing, or attaching.

portion

a part, share, or segment of a whole

"He received a portion of the profits from the business."

underlie

to serve as a foundation, basis, or cause for something

"Trust underlies every successful relationship."