Airbnb Co-Founder Brian Chesky Shares His Top Tips Flashcards

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Blossom

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verb

Something / someone becomes stronger, more successful, etc.

She has blossomed into a very successful dancer.

His craft beer business has blossomed into a sizable income.

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Cite

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verb

To mention something as proof of why something happened

He cited his own life experience when explaining his decisions.

They cited several tests as proving the vaccine safe.

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Stem

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verb

Comes from / is cause by …

These problems all stem from the fact that he is incompetent.

I think this issue stems from being overweight.

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Imperative

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adjective

Extremely important / urgent

It is imperative that you call me back immediately.

The president said it was imperative for us to invade Iraq.

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Fair share

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noun

To have a lot of something bad

We’ve certainly had our fair share of problems over the past year.

She’s had her fair share of issues with her husband.

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Hospitality

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noun

The industry of hotels, bars & restaurants that provide food, drink, or a place to sleep

He has been working in the hospitality business most of his professional life.

They will offer special visas to those working in hospitality.

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Burgeoning

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adjective

Developing quickly

The AI industry is a burgeoning business to invest in.

The burgeoning tourist industry will lift the country’s economy.

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Bucket

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verb

To put things together into a category

We have decided to bucket these teams together.

The government has bucketed all these laws together.

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Aspiring

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adjective

Wanting to become (a kind of person)

All aspiring entrepreneurs should read this book.

She has been an aspiring artist all her life.

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Impart wisdom

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verb - noun

To pass on knowledge to someone else

He was able to impart his wisdom to his sons.

They will impart their wisdom to the whole company.

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Shameless

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adjective

People who do not feel / get embarrassed by anything

He is the most shameless person I have ever met.

She thought he was way too shameless for her.

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