5 Ways to Create Stronger Connections

Question 1

Efficiency

Answer 1

noun
The quality of doing things in an organized way, without wasting time or energy
* These tools will allow us to operate at greater efficiency.
* Efficiency is at the core of our working style.

Question 2

High-tech

Answer 2

adjective
Using the most advanced machines and methods
* This is a really good, affordable high-tech solution.
* Living in a high-tech society also has its downsides.

Question 3

The old-fashioned way

Answer 3

phrase
A style or method that is no longer used by people because it has been replaced by something more modern
* He still believes in doing things the old-fashioned way.
* If you keep doing this the old fashioned way you might fall behind.

Question 4

Go above and beyond

Answer 4

idiom
To give an extra effort, more than what is expected
* You’ll need to go above and beyond to land that position.
* If we go above and beyond on this project I believe we will succeed.

Question 5

Pursue

Answer 5

verb
To try to achieve something, usually over a long period of time
* She is pursuing her dream of becoming state governor.
* The life I am pursuing will hopefully bring me happiness.

Question 6

Dial

Answer 6

verb
To make a phone call to someone
* If you dial this number before midnight you might win a prize!
* You’ll need to pick up the phone and dial all those numbers.

Question 7

Transparent

Answer 7

adjective
Open and honest
* He has been very transparent with us about his past.
* I’ll try to be as transparent as possible during the interview.

Question 8

Underlying motivation

Answer 8

adjective - noun
The reasons one has for behaving in a particular way
* Being able to travel the world is the underlying motivation for my choice of career.
* His underlying motivations are not very clear.

Question 9

Engage (with someone)

Answer 9

verb
To get involved with someone and their ideas in order to understand them better
* This team building exercise will help us to better engage with one another.
* Icebreakers are a great way of helping people engage with one another.

Question 10

Open up

Answer 10

phrasal verb
To start to talk about yourself and your feelings
* It’s important to be able to open up about how you truly feel.
* She started opening up after our third session.

Question 11

Stand out

Answer 11

phrasal verb
To be very noticeable / much better than similar things or people
* Working hard will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.
* This idea really stands out.

Question 12

Present / in the moment

Answer 12

adjective
To concentrate and be aware of what’s going on around you
* Meditation is a great way of becoming more present.
* We prefer Zoom over telephone calls because it forces everyone to be in the moment.

Question 13

A forcing mechanism

Answer 13

noun
A technique used to force people to behave in a certain way
* I use working at the office as a forcing mechanism to work harder and concentrate better.
* I banned my daughter from using her iPad as a forcing mechanism to make her do her homework.

Question 14

Cheer (someone) on

Answer 14

phrasal verb
To encourage someone
* She’s really great at cheering her team on when they are feeling down.
* I’m trying my best to cheer him on.