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countless /ˈkaʊntləs/

too many to be counted - She has attended countless seminars to improve her public speaking skills.

structure /ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/

to organize or arrange systematically - Young professionals are encouraged to structure their lives for greater productivity.

rhetoric /ˈretərɪk/

the art of persuasive speaking or writing - His speech was full of powerful rhetoric that moved the audience.

empty rhetoric /ˈempti ˈretərɪk/

speech that sounds good but lacks meaning - The politician’s promises turned out to be nothing more than empty rhetoric.

accomplish /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

to achieve or complete successfully - Students must accomplish all tasks before the deadline.

cringeworthy /ˈkrɪndʒˌwɜːði/

causing embarrassment or awkwardness - The presenter’s jokes were so cringeworthy that no one laughed.

creep into /kriːp ˈɪntuː/

to gradually start affecting or becoming part of something - Doubt began to creep into her mind before the exam.

please /pliːz/

to make someone happy or satisfied - He tries too hard to please everyone in the group.

delight /dɪˈlaɪt/

great pleasure - Much to the delight of the fans

self-proclaimed /ˌself prəˈkleɪmd/

claiming a particular status without proof - He is a self-proclaimed expert in nutrition

perfectionist /pəˈfekʃənɪst/

a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection - As a perfectionist

ironically /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

used to describe something that is the opposite of what is expected - Ironically

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/

not content or happy with something - Many customers were dissatisfied with the slow service.

beg /beɡ/

to ask for something desperately - She begged for another chance to take the test.

beg the question /beɡ ðə ˈkwestʃən/

to raise a question or issue - The statement begs the question: is more structure always better?

on paper /ɒn ˈpeɪpə(r)/

theoretically or in theory - On paper

drive /draɪv/

strong motivation or effort - Her drive for success was evident in her work ethic.

fall short of /fɔːl ʃɔːt əv/

fail to reach an expected standard - The results fell well short of our expectations.

forefather /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə(r)/

ancestor

principle /ˈprɪnsəpl/

a basic truth or rule - He refused the offer based on his personal principles.

obsession /əbˈseʃn/

an idea or thought that continually preoccupies - His obsession with cleanliness affected his social life.

obsessed /əbˈsest/

unable to stop thinking about something - She was obsessed with getting the highest score in every exam.

obsessively /əbˈsesɪvli/

acting with an excessive focus - He checks his schedule obsessively to avoid being late.

insist on /ɪnˈsɪst ɒn/

to demand firmly - The teacher insisted on punctual attendance every day.

assumption /əˈsʌmpʃn/

something taken for granted or accepted as true - We made the wrong assumption about the results.

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(r)/

a state of confusion or lack of organization - The meeting ended in complete disorder.

detrimental /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/

harmful or damaging - Excessive screen time can be detrimental to your mental health.

for the sake of /fɔː ðə seɪk əv/

in order to help or benefit - She gave up her dream job for the sake of her family.

diminishing return /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ rɪˈtɜːn/

reduced benefit after a certain point - After studying for too long

useful /ˈjuːsfl/

helpful or beneficial - That study guide was incredibly useful for my exam preparation.

yield /jiːld/

to produce or provide - The project yielded valuable insights into customer behavior.

sheer /ʃɪə(r)/

complete or absolute - The sheer number of applicants surprised the company.

coincidence /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

a situation where things happen by chance - It was a coincidence that they both chose the same topic.

coincide /ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/

to happen at the same time - The event coincided with my final exams.

hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑːki/

a system of levels of importance - The corporate hierarchy limits direct communication with top management.

devoid of /dɪˈvɔɪd əv/

completely lacking - His tone was devoid of emotion.

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

clearly different or separate - There are distinct roles for each team member.

disorganisation /ˌdɪsˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

the lack of structure or order - Disorganisation can lead to missed deadlines.

opposed to /əˈpəʊzd tuː/

against something - Many workers are opposed to the new policy.

hearing aid /ˈhɪərɪŋ eɪd/

a device that helps a person hear better - She wears a hearing aid to participate in conversations.

rigid /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

inflexible or strict - His rigid schedule left no room for spontaneity.

scrapping /ˈskræpɪŋ/

getting rid of something useless - They are scrapping the old system for a more efficient one.

facet /ˈfæsɪt/

a particular aspect - We discussed every facet of the problem in detail.

boundaryless /ˈbaʊndriləs/

without limits or borders - Many modern companies adopt a boundaryless structure.

glue together /ɡluː təˈɡeðə(r)/

to connect or unite people - Shared goals can glue people together during tough times.

bandwagon /ˈbændˌwæɡən/

a trend that people join because others do - She jumped on the fitness bandwagon after seeing results online.

utility /juːˈtɪləti/

usefulness - The utility of this method lies in its simplicity.

utilities /juːˈtɪlətiz/

essential public services - The rent includes all utilities such as water and internet.

venerate /ˈvenəreɪt/

to respect deeply - Many cultures venerate their ancestors.