How to Manage Your Emotions

Question 1

Ace an exam

Answer 1

verbal phrase
To do extremely well on an exam
* Don’t worry, you’ve been doing great all semester—you’re going to ace this.
* I didn’t expect to ace the biology exam, but all my late-night studying paid off.

Question 2

Pull off

Answer 2

phrasal verb
To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected
* The CEO pulled off the merger after months of complex negotiations.
* If we can pull this off, it’ll be the company’s biggest achievement this year.

Question 3

Devastated

Answer 3

adjective
To feel deeply shocked or very sad, usually because of a serious loss or bad news
* We were devastated to learn that the merger had fallen through at the last minute.
* The team was devastated when their project was rejected despite months of effort.

Question 4

Definitive yes/no

Answer 4

adjective - noun
A clear and final decision with no uncertainty
* Before we allocate resources, we need a definitive yes from senior leadership.
* The vendor gave a definitive no on further price reductions.

Question 5

Intervene

Answer 5

verb
To take action to influence or change a situation
* We’ll intervene if customer complaints persist at this rate.
* The manager had to intervene to resolve the conflict between departments.

Question 6

Appraise / reappraise

Answer 6

verb
To evaluate / reevaluate a situation
* The manager will appraise the team’s performance at the end of the quarter.
* Given the new data, we need to reappraise our strategy for the upcoming year.

Question 7

Hinder

Answer 7

verb
To make it difficult for something to happen or progress
* Lack of clear communication can hinder team productivity.
* A poorly defined strategy will hinder long-term growth.

Question 8

Temper

Answer 8

verb
To moderate or soften something to make it more balanced or controlled
* The CEO tempered his optimism with a note of caution.
* She tried to temper her anger before responding to the email.

Question 9

“After the fact”

Answer 9

phrase
After something has already happened
* The budget was exceeded, and management was informed only after the fact.
* The compliance team discovered the error only after the fact, which complicated the audit process.

Question 10

Recreational drugs

Answer 10

noun
Drugs taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons
* Some countries have decriminalized certain recreational drugs in recent years.
* During the interview, the candidate was asked if he had ever used recreational drugs.

Question 11

“Half the battle”

Answer 11

idiom
An essential part of achieving success, once it’s done, the rest becomes easier
* Waking up early is half the battle when it comes to building a good morning routine.
* In project management, clear communication is often half the battle.

Question 12

Internalize

Answer 12

verb
To fully understand and adopt something as part of your behavior or mindset
* He’s been working hard to internalize the company’s core values and apply them to his daily decisions.
* She’s starting to internalize the feedback and improve her performance.

Question 13

Conversely

Answer 13

adverb
In a way that is the opposite to what was just mentioned
* She loves working in teams. Conversely, her colleague prefers to work alone.
* Many customers appreciated the new features. Conversely, some found them confusing.

Question 14

Fixate

Answer 14

verb
To focus on something obsessively
* He tends to fixate on the smallest details, which slows down his work.
* It’s easy to fixate on the negative feedback, but try to stay positive.

Question 15

Secondary

Answer 15

adjective
Something that is a result or consequence of something more important
* The team’s secondary goal is to improve customer service.
* The secondary effects of the new policy include better employee satisfaction.