Is It Normal to Talk to Yourself?

Question 1

Blare

Answer 1

verb
To make a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant sound
* Music blared from the speakers as the event kicked off.
* The announcement blared over the intercom, interrupting our meeting.

Question 2

Mutter

Answer 2

verb
To speak in a low, unclear voice, often because you’re annoyed or not wanting to be heard
* He muttered to himself while searching for his keys.
* I could hear them muttering in the back of the room during the presentation.

Question 3

Just in time

Answer 3

phrase
At the last possible moment, before it’s too late
* We delivered the project just in time for the client’s product launch.
* She submitted the proposal just in time to meet the grant application deadline.

Question 4

Stigmatize

Answer 4

verb
To label or treat someone or something as socially unacceptable or shameful
* Society often stigmatizes people with visible disabilities, making inclusion more difficult.
* Students from lower-income backgrounds are sometimes stigmatized at elite universities.

Question 5

Reflections

Answer 5

noun
Careful thoughts or deep consideration
* After the meeting, she spent some time in quiet reflection.
* Her journal was filled with reflections about her career path.

Question 6

Hypothesize

Answer 6

verb
To suggest a possible explanation based on limited evidence
* The researchers hypothesized a link between sleep and productivity.
* Based on the data, we hypothesize that the issue is related to user behavior.

Question 7

Morph

Answer 7

verb
To gradually change or transform into something else
* The company’s branding has morphed over the years to appeal to a younger audience.
* His role in the project morphed from coordinator to lead strategist.

Question 8

Collegiate

Answer 8

adjective
Related to a college or university
* She joined the collegiate debate team to enhance her public speaking skills.
* The university hosted a collegiate event to welcome new students.

Question 9

Crush an exam

Answer 9

verbal phrase
To do extremely well on an exam
* I wasn’t sure how it would go, but I felt like I crushed the exam when I walked out.
* He barely slept the night before, but somehow he crushed the exam.

Question 10

Predictive

Answer 10

adjective
Indicating or suggesting a likely future outcome.
* The report’s tone is predictive of future market trends.
* Certain behaviors can be predictive of burnout in the workplace.

Question 11

Ruminate

Answer 11

verb
To think about something deeply and repeatedly, often causing worry
* He spent the weekend ruminating about his career path.
* After the meeting, he ruminated over what he could have said differently.