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Effort/Determination I know the project is tough, but we must TRY to meet the deadline. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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I know, but you’re being RELENTLESS! Keep pushing; you’ll get there. I can’t believe how difficult this project is! I feel like I’m going in circles.
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Quality/Performance The food is just SO-SO, I expected something better for the price. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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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But you SUCCEED, didn’t you? You did great! empezar lección
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But you PREVAILED, didn’t you? You did great! I thought that exam was impossible!
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Responsibility/Accountability EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE TO make sure the presentation went smoothly. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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Oh, GET OVER YOURSELF. Not everything’s about you. Everyone’s talking about my last post!
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Rationality/Reasoning APPROACH IT LOGICALLY. Is it a need or just a want? empezar lección
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LOOK IT WITH RATIONAL. Is it a need or just a want? I really want to buy a new car, but it is so pricey.
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Emotional Responses Wow, I FEEL QUESTIONED INTENSELY here! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. Everything looks so good! empezar lección
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Do you want to try the seafood pasta? Pauses, reluctance, uncertainty I’m not sure. I keep HESITANT. Everything looks so good!
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Cause/Origin It ARISES FROM last year’s pop culture revival. empezar lección
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It STEMS FROM last year’s pop culture revival. Originates from, arises from Why is everyone wearing neon colors?
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Conflict Resolution You’re right. Let’s EASE this before it gets worse. empezar lección
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You’re right. Let’s DEFUSE this before it gets worse. Ease, de-escalate Let’s take a breath and talk it out calmly
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Change/Transformation Could you RESTATE that last part? empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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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That CARELESSNESS could’ve hurt him! empezar lección
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That RECKLESSNESS could’ve hurt him!
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Deep-rooted/Established This old system is so FIRMLY ESTABLISHED. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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Hey, I’m owning it, even if you RIDICULE me! Mock, deride
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Mental/Thinking Flashcards improve MENTAL skills. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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Ensuring client satisfaction is PARAMOUNT—everything else comes after that. Essential, Supreme, Critical What’s our top priority for this quarter?
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Cautious Communication Hmm, Friday sounds possible NOT DEFINITELY, but let's check with the team first. empezar lección
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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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Remember, review the key points again. It'll help PREPARE your mind for the talk. empezar lección
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Remember, review the key points again. It'll help PRIME your mind for the talk. 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 empezar lección
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That’s not true! I’m being honest, not DISINGENUOUS I appreciate your input, but it feels like you're just saying that to avoid conflict.
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Uncertainty/Reluctance Uh... I'll have the pasta, no wait—maybe the burger? Keeping PAUSE empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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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LOST MY MIND! I already said it twice! Why isn’t anyone listening? empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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Yes, it was BENEATH the doormat! Underneath
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Repetition/Sharing Can you RETELL your trip to Paris? empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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It’s okay to show VULNERABILITY. I’m here for you. Weakness I feel like I can’t handle this on my own
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Hobbies/Leisure Activities What are your LEISURE ACTIVITIES these days? empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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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Sure, anything else on our list of TASKS? empezar lección
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Sure, anything else on our list of ERRANDS? Can you grab some milk while I pick up the bread?
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Achievement/Success Hey, YOU VE COME THIS FAR IN LIFE; You can handle this too! empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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Just the PREGAME JITTERS—I'll be fine once we kick off! Nervousness before an event You okay? You’ve been pacing for ten minutes.
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Strategy/Competition You ready for a game of SPEED CHESS? empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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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Sure, no problem. DO AS YOU PLEASE! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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LAUGH IF YOU WILL, but this thing actually works! This is my potato-powered phone charger!
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Fear/Spookiness This place is so SCARY! Do you hear that creaking sound? empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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I'm so sorry. IT WAS MY DOING—I accidentally spilled my cup earlier. It was my fault / I was responsible Hey, my book has coffee stains all over it
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Achievement/Results Remember, SUCCESS ORIGINATES FROM consistent effort and practice. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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! empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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. empezar lección
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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? empezar lección
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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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