How to Help Parents Working Remotely Flashcards

1
Q

Cemented

A

verb

To be made solid / fixed

His achievements really cemented his position as CEO.

That experience really cemented our friendship.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Forcefully

A

adverb

Doing something with force / power

You need to talk more forcefully to your children.

He spoke really forcefully at the workshop.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Bounce around

A

verbal phrase

Moving around quickly from one place to another

I have been bouncing around Tokyo the whole week.

I have too many tasks, I’ve been bouncing around the whole day.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Shaken up

A

adjective

To be put into disorder / confusion / emotionally upset

She was a bit shaken up after the accident.

My routine has been completely shaken up recently.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Coping skills

A

noun

Ways of dealing / overcoming stress

I need to learn some new coping skills to deal with this.

She has better coping skills than me.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Mature

A

adjective

Fully developed emotionally

His wife seems to be more mature than him.

It seems their president is not very mature.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Empathetic

A

adjective

Having the ability to understand the feelings of others

He is a very kind and empathetic leader.

She had a very positive and empathetic message.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Double down

A

verb

To continue with something more determined than before

He was criticized for his comments, but he doubled down.

She is doubling down on her efforts, so hopefully she succeeds.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly