How to Help Parents Working Remotely Flashcards
Cemented
verb
To be made solid / fixed
His achievements really cemented his position as CEO.
That experience really cemented our friendship.
Forcefully
adverb
Doing something with force / power
You need to talk more forcefully to your children.
He spoke really forcefully at the workshop.
Bounce around
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.
Shaken up
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.
Coping skills
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.
Mature
adjective
Fully developed emotionally
His wife seems to be more mature than him.
It seems their president is not very mature.
Empathetic
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.
Double down
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.